The Role of Due Diligence in Preventing Risk Stacking in Hard Money Loans In the dynamic world of private mortgage servicing, hard money loans occupy a unique and often attractive niche. They offer speed, flexibility, and a focus on collateral rather than traditional credit [...]

Navigating the Tax Labyrinth: The Critical Role of Due Diligence in Note Investing Navigating the Tax Labyrinth: The Critical Role of Due Diligence in Note Investing Investing in mortgage notes can be a highly rewarding venture, offering attractive yields and diversification opportunities. Yet, for [...]

Regulatory Watchdogs Eye Private Lending: New Focus on Risk Stacking in Volatile Markets The burgeoning private lending sector, long operating in the shadows of traditional banking, is increasingly under the microscope of regulatory bodies. A new emphasis on "risk stacking" in private credit portfolios, [...]

Understanding the Assignment of Mortgage: A Due Diligence Perspective in Private Servicing Understanding the Assignment of Mortgage: A Due Diligence Perspective in Private Servicing In the complex world of private mortgage servicing, the meticulous examination of every document isn't just a best practice; it's [...]

Navigating State-Specific Disclosure Requirements for Private Mortgage Holders The landscape of private mortgage lending and servicing is often perceived as simpler, more flexible, and less burdened by the regulatory behemoth that governs institutional banks. While this perception holds some truth, it can also lead [...]

Effective Exit Strategies: Reducing Risk Exposure in Private Mortgage Servicing Effective Exit Strategies: Reducing Risk Exposure in Private Mortgage Servicing In the dynamic world of private investments, especially within the niche of private mortgage notes, the journey from acquisition to exit is fraught with [...]

New Federal Push for Transparency in Private Lending Sparks Debate Among Note Servicers A recent federal initiative aimed at enhancing transparency in the often-opaque world of private mortgage lending is sending ripples through the financial industry. This push, driven by concerns over consumer protection [...]

New Federal Push for Transparency in Private Lending Sparks Debate Among Note Servicers A burgeoning wave of federal scrutiny is poised to redefine the landscape of private mortgage lending, signaling a significant shift for the industry's lenders, brokers, and investors. This intensified focus on [...]

Seller Financing Pitfalls: How to De-stack Risk for Investors Seller Financing Pitfalls: How to De-stack Risk for Investors in Private Mortgage Servicing Seller financing, also known as owner financing, often gleams with the promise of attractive returns and a simplified path to real estate [...]