City Lending to cease operations due to regulatory challenges and market shifts

2026-02-23T10:34:19-08:00Articles, private mortgage loan servicing companies|

City Lending Inc. is ceasing operations as mounting regulatory challenges and industry consolidation impact independent mortgage banks in Virginia.

Keller Williams launches updated Command platform for enhanced user experience.

2026-02-23T09:27:38-08:00Articles, private mortgage loan servicing, private mortgage loan servicing companies|

Explore how the new Command platform enhances agent productivity with integrations of top proptech tools and AI, driving growth in the private lending sector.

Pending Home Sales Show Year-Over-Year Growth as Spring Approaches

2026-02-23T04:49:14-08:00Articles, private lender loan servicing, private mortgage loan servicing companies|

Pending home sales increased by 4.6% year over year, with inventory at 700,259 units, while mortgage rates stabilized near 6%, signaling a dynamic market.

Dan Hultquist Discusses HECM Reforms and Engaging New Sales Talent

2026-02-23T04:15:17-08:00Articles, loan servicing for private money lenders, private mortgage loan servicing companies|

Reverse mortgage expert Dan Hultquist analyzes recent HECM reforms, emerging proprietary loan trends, and the impact of technology on industry expansion.

Ironclad Private Mortgage Agreements: Essential Clauses for Late Fees & Notices

2026-02-20T17:15:37-08:00loan servicing private lenders, private lender loan servicing, private mortgage loan servicing companies, private mortgage servicing companies|

7 Critical Clauses Every Private Mortgage Agreement Needs for Late Fees and Notices In the dynamic world of private mortgage lending, the terms governing late fees, grace periods, and notices are not mere afterthoughts—they are the bedrock of a successful, compliant, and profitable investment. [...]

New Home Sales Experience a 1.7% Decline in December

2026-02-20T14:25:04-08:00Articles, private mortgage loan servicing, private mortgage loan servicing companies|

New home sales have declined by 1.1%, signaling potential shifts in market demand that private lenders should monitor closely for investment strategies.

Home Builders Seek Exemption on Materials Amid Proposed Global Tariff

2026-02-20T13:45:24-08:00Articles, private loan servicing company, private mortgage loan servicing companies|

Homebuilders urge for exclusion of materials from new tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling. This could impact construction costs and housing availability.

Trade Groups Advocate for Reduced MSR Capital Charges and Customized Risk Weights

2026-02-20T12:32:43-08:00Articles, loan servicing for private money lenders, private mortgage loan servicing companies|

Eight trade groups representing lenders are advocating for revisions to bank capital rules, seeking tailored risk weights for mortgages and reduced capital charges for servicing rights.

Zillow requests dismissal of consolidated RESPA lawsuit in Seattle.

2026-02-20T12:14:01-08:00Articles, private loan servicing company, private mortgage loan servicing companies|

Zillow seeks dismissal of a consolidated RESPA lawsuit, maintaining its agent and loan programs do not cause harm or involve illegal referrals.

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