Networking. Education. Fun.

The American Association of Private Lenders is the oldest and largest national association for the private lending industry. Each year we host the nation’s largest private lending event at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, featuring the right mix of comprehensive education, networking, and of course plenty of classic Vegas fun.

The Highlight Reel

Certification ClassesVIP Nightclub ReceptionExcellence Awards • 15+ Educational Sessions & PanelsPrivate Lender Roundtables • Packed Vendor HallNetworking ReceptionOfficial After Party

Networking. Education. Fun.

The American Association of Private Lenders is the oldest and largest association for the private lending industry. Each year we host the nation’s largest private lending event at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, featuring the right mix of comprehensive education, networking, and of course plenty of classic Vegas fun.

The Highlight Reel

Certification Classes • VIP Nightclub Reception • Excellence Awards  • 15+ Sessions & Panels • Private Lender Roundtables • Packed Vendor Hall  • Networking Reception • Official After Party

At A Glance.

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#AAPLannual brings together owner-operators and c-suite executives from across the private lender, broker, capital, and service provider spaces. If you are serious about your involvement in the private lending industry, our conference is the place to be.

Considering Sponsorship?

Your sponsorship helps us champion the private lending profession and lift up the industry year-round. From legislative advocacy, to maintaining the industry’s ethical standards and bringing more and better value to our members, thank you for your support.

Conference Overview & Schedule.

We curate topics and speakers to add real value to attendees’ businesses. You’ll walk away from sessions feeling inspired, informed, and ready to tackle the challenges of today’s market. We promise: no pitch decks or sales presentations.

All activities are Pacific Time in Caesars Palace’s Conference Center – Pool Level – unless otherwise noted. Event schedule subject to change.

SUNDAY, NOV. 10
CERTIFICATION CLASSES & VIP


9:00AM – 5:30PM

Certified Private Lender Associate
Certified Fund Manager 201
AAPL Members Only
Registration closes 12:00PM CST Nov. 8
No Walk-Ups: Check the AAPL Conference App to Confirm Registration


1:00PM – 5:00PM

Exhibitor Check-In & Setup
Exhibit Hall Floorplan (not to scale)


7:00PM – 10:00PM

Exclusive VIP Reception
OMNIA Nightclub
RSVP Required
No Walk-Ups: Check the AAPL Conference App to Confirm RSVP

MONDAY, NOV. 11
MAIN SESSION DAY


7:30AM – 5:00PM

Registration & Exhibit Hall Open
Breakfast


8:30AM – 11:45AM

Morning Sessions


11:45AM – 1:00PM

Lunch (Not Provided – On Your Own)


1:00PM – 4:45PM

Afternoon Sessions


5:00PM – 6:00PM

Private Lender Roundtables


5:00PM – 7:00PM

Networking Reception


8:30PM – 10:00PM

AAPL Official After-Party TBA


11:00PM – close

AAPL Official After-After-Party TBA


9:ooAM – 5:30PM

Certified Private Lender Associate
Certified Fund Manager 201
AAPL Members Only, Registration Required
Registration closes 12:00PM CST Nov. 8
No Walk-Ups: Check the AAPL Conference App to Confirm RSVP


1:00PM – 5:00PM

Exhibitor Check-In & Setup
Exhibit Hall Floorplan (not to scale)


7:00PM – 10:00PM [ACTIVITY RSVP REQUIRED]

Exclusive VIP Reception
OMNIA Nightclub

No Walk-Ups for ANYONE: Check the AAPL Conference App to Confirm RSVP

Spend the evening meeting up with old friends and new acquaintances and snacking on delicious hors d’oeuvres and cocktails – all overlooking the gorgeous Las Vegas Strip from the OMNIA’s private deck.

The 2024 schedule will be released in September. In the meantime, get a sense of our educational focus and the breadth of subject matter covered with our 2023 schedule.

7:30AM – 5:00PM

Attendee Registration & Exhibit Hall Open


8:30AM – 8:50AM

2023 Session>> State of the Association and Excellence Awards
Eddie Wilson, American Association of Private Lenders Chairman and Linda Hyde, Executive Director, American Association of Private Lenders
2023 has been a year of change for our membership and the industry. Learn what AAPL is doing to support your growth and safeguard your future. 


8:50AM – 9:30AM

2023 Keynote>> The State of the Housing Market and Wider Economy
Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda
Housing market dynamics are rapidly changing in response to the economic outlook and record affordability shock. In this fluid environment, staying on top of trends and knowing the difference between leading and lagging indicators is more important than ever. This session will cover the current state of the economy, the shifting housing market, and where we might go from here.


9:30AM – 10:30AM

2023 Session>> Stay Alive Until ’25 and Maybe Even Thrive
Nema Daghbandan, Esq. and Kevin Kim, Esq., Partners at Geraci LLP
2023 has been a year of consolidations, thinning margins and volatility. Nonetheless, amidst these challenges there are promising signs, such as the potential for rated securitizations. How is the private lending market faring and what measures are responsible operators currently undertaking?


10:45AM – 11:45AM

2023 Session>> SFR Capital Markets Update by JLL’s Senior Managing Director Jim Curtin
Paul Jackson, Founding Partner and Principal of Residential Capital Partners and Jim Curtin, Senior Managing Director at JLL
Jim will overview trends JLL is observing in the commercial real estate capital markets, focusing on macroeconomics, debt and equity capital flows, and investor and lender preferences.


11:45AM – 1:00PM

Lunch (Not Provided)


1:00PM – 1:45PM

2023 Session>> Navigating the Post-COVID World for Private Lenders
Eric Abramovich, Roc Capital 
Roc Capital’s co-founder Eric Abramovich will discuss the private lending landscape in the fallout of COVID and higher rates. Key topics include lender liquidity issues, origination strategies, and delinquency management. Expect a lively forum and come prepared with questions.
2023 Panel>> The DSCR Question 
Charles Goodwin, Kiavi; Allen Shayanfekr, Sharestates; Eli Smushkovich, CV3 Financial Services
MOD: Jeffrey Tesch, RCN Capital

Where do we go from here? With many lenders hamstrung on borrowers being able to charge enough rent or mitigate raising interest, insurance, and property taxes to meet takeout lender underwriting criteria, the state of DSCR is leaving experts scratching their heads. Get the big picture, the forecast, and possible solutions here.
2023 Panel>> The Other “F” Word: Fraud 
Henry Chavez, Spiegel Accountancy Corp; Matthew B. Gunter, Geraci LLP; Hadi Joudi, CIS Inspects
MOD: Sam Bakken, Allure Security

Technology is rapidly outpacing lenders’ ability to build safeguards. Learn red flags, prevention, and mitigation for bottom-line busters like document, credit, appraisal, title, wire, and construction fraud; personal and corporate identity theft; and more.

2:00PM – 2:45PM

2023 Session>> Navigating Disruptions in an Uncharted Rate Environment
Alex Offutt, Constructive Capital
This never-before-seen interest rate increase has created challenges for lenders, brokers, and borrowers alike. Weathering these conditions requires enhanced precision, execution, and communication. Constructive Capital will discuss the current landscape and how to best position for success over the next year.
2023 Panel>> Asset Management: Take No Losses 
Steven Alexander, CohnReznick; Nate Goodhart, The Mortgage Office; Diana Luoma, Sekady
MOD: David Rosenberg, FUTURES Financial

Top asset management experts will dive business-purpose loan servicing, including how to expedite loss mitigation and liquidation; leveraging technology to mitigate risk; handling repurchase and early payment default claims; servicer safeguards to ensure proper loan contract execution; and correctly accounting for tax liabilities.
2023 Panel>> Quality or Quantity? Analyzing Lead Gen Strategies 
Arthur Budimir, Cogo Capital; Chris Fuelling, LendingWise; Adam Strasdas, Precision Capital
MOD: Anthony Geraci, MOVE

Successful origination is when the right deals land in your pipeline. But two modes of thought reign: more leads results in more good leads, or curate for quality from the get-go. Learn how to optimize lead generation platforms, broker relationships, product white labeling, and more to meet your strategy.

3:00PM – 3:45PM

2023 Session>> Capitalize on the Commercial Real Estate Crash
Tom Berry, Investor Loan Source 
Which commercial real estate asset classes should you lend on (or avoid) and where is there real growth potential? We’ll explore how you should assign value, what LTVs work in today’s market, how to get funding, and more in this in-depth review of the CRE market.
2023 Panel>> Creating Institutional-Grade Portfolio Performance
Wesley W Carpenter, Stormfield Capital; Michael Von Bevern, Socium Fund Services; Shaye Wali, Baseline
MOD: Kevin Kim, Esq., Geraci LLP

Attend to understand the hidden gems of accurately identifying, maintaining, and balancing loan quality; generating exceptional financial reporting; implementing effective capital raising methods, policies, and procedures; and other groundwork that sets top-tier portfolios above the rest.
2023 Panel>> Underwriting Approaches for Today’s Market 
Christopher Donovan, Doss Law; John Faheem, Granite Risk Management; Seth Markum, National Real Estate Insurance Group; David Schiffmayer, PCV Murcor
MOD: Greg Plunkett, Xactus

Market volatility means lenders must examine their due diligence processes with an eye toward context. Insulate your business risk by understanding how a changing landscape impacts budgets, timelines, exit strategies, asset valuation, and borrower experience.

4:00PM – 4:45PM

2023 Panel>> Designing Your Growth Game Plan
Romney Navarro, Noble Capital; Brett Sims, Renovo; Jeffrey Tesch, RCN Capital
MOD: Chris Ragland, Ragland Capital

There is a playbook for private lender growth strategy, and these leaders have lived it (and written a few chapters). Learn key elements of responding to changing markets and pressures, overcoming business plateaus, building your dream team, and other pro-level insights from the top minds in lending.
2023 Panel>> Trend Alert: Asset Classes & Loan Products
John Beacham, Toorak Capital Partners; Gregg Kennedy, Civic Financial Services; Michael Tedesco, Appraisal Nation
MOD: Sam Kaddah, Liquid Logics

What’s in? What’s out? Who’s doing what, at what price, and why? Discover unexpectedly successful loan programs and the latest developments in key asset classes in this anything-goes panel that covers the industry’s watercooler gossip and as-legit-as-it-gets benchmark data.
2023 Panel>> Show Me the Money
Gary Bechtel, Red Oak Capital Holdings; Yanni Raz, HML Investments; Brian Tortorella, Fidelis Investors
MOD: Michael Bennett, Roc Capital

Between market volatility and a changing regulatory landscape, raising capital and managing liquidity have never been more complicated. Get on the inside lane for working with broker-dealers, registered investment advisors, family offices, trust deed investors, bank lines of credit, aggregators, and more.

5:00PM – 6:00PM

2023 Private Lender Roundtables Participants will break into groups according to their stage of business. Each group will be guided by discussion leaders with the goal of helping participants tackle strategy/tactical challenges and answering any questions they still have after the Main Day sessions. More details in the AAPL Annual Conference app!

  • Stage 1: Startup (0-2 Employees)
    Discussion Leaders: Arthur Budimir, Cogo Capital; Anthony Geraci, MOVE
  • Stage 2: Grow (3-10 Employees)
    Discussion Leaders: Alexander Buriak, Jet Lending; Kendra Rommel, FUTURES Financial
  • Stage 3: Scale (10+ Employees)
    Discussion Leaders: Dana Georgiou, Streamline Funding; John Santilli, Rehab Financial Group
  • Debt Funds
    Discussion Leaders: Bill Fairman, Carolina Capital Management; David Rosenberg, FUTURES Financial; Brock VandenBerg, TaliMar Financial; Scott Ward, Caz Creek Lending

5:00PM-7:00PM

2023 Networking Reception Continue conversations at this after-hours networking reception, where attendees, sponsors, and speakers can enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and two drink tokens


8:00PM-10:00PM

2023 Official After-Party  Not ready to turn in? Andelsman Law, Constructive Capital, and Liquid Logics are hosting our official After Party in the Caesars Palace Vista Lounge! 


11:00PM-close

2023 Official After-After Party  STILL Not ready to turn in? Join Roc Capital at the After After Party in Jewel Nightclub at ARIA Resort & Casino. Details and RSVP in the AAPL Annual Conference App.


Conference Overview & Schedule.

We carefully curate topics and speakers to add real value to attendees’ businesses. We promise: no pitch decks or sales presentations.

All activities are Pacific Time in Caesars Palace’s Conference Center – Promenade Level – unless otherwise noted. Schedule subject to change.

SUNDAY, NOV. 10
CERTIFICATION CLASSES &
VIP RECEPTION


9:00AM – 5:30PM

Certified Private Lender Associate
Certified Fund Manager 201
AAPL Members Only
Registration closes 12:00PM CST Nov. 8
No Walk-Ups: Check the AAPL Conference App to Confirm Registration


1:00PM – 5:00PM

Exhibitor Check-In & Setup
Exhibit Hall Floorplan (not to scale)


7:00PM – 10:00PM

Exclusive VIP Reception
OMNIA Nightclub
RSVP Required
Registration closes 12:00PM CST Nov. 8
No Walk-Ups: Check the AAPL Conference App to Confirm RSVP

MONDAY, NOV. 11
MAIN SESSION DAY


7:30AM – 5:00PM

Registration & Exhibit Hall Open
Breakfast


8:30AM – 11:45AM

Morning Sessions


11:45AM – 1:00PM

Lunch (Not Provided)


1:00PM – 4:45PM

Afternoon Breakout Sessions


5:00PM – 6:00PM

Private Lender Roundtables


5:00PM – 7:00PM

Networking Reception


8:30PM – 10:00PM

AAPL Official After-Party TBA


10:30 – ???

AAPL Official After-After Party TBA

       This conference is the one in which key principals of every major institution show up. Effectively this is a room of #decisionmakers.”

Nema Daghbandan, Geraci LLP, Sponsor 2016 - 2023

   The AAPL Annual Conference gives our team the chance to celebrate our industry while staying up-to-speed on best practices, legislative updates, new tax initiatives and technological break-throughs.  It has been fun to see AAPL grow the conference around a growing industry these past 10 years.”

Paul Jackson, Residential Capital Partners, Title Sponsor 2019 - 2023

   … Absolutely one of the best! It’s not one session; it’s not the same thing again and again. You can decide which track and what subject has really interested you. [2023 is] probably one of the most packed AAPL conferences that I’ve seen historically and definitely two and a half to three times bigger than any other conference I attended this year.”

Sam Kaddah, Liquid Logics, Sponsor 2015 - 2023

     Every year, Bridge Loan Network looks forward to attending the AAPL Conference because not only are we always meeting amazing potential clients, vendors, and partners but we also get an unmatched level of education and a pulse of today’s industry.”

Jacob Therrien, Bridge Loan Network, Sponsor 2018 - 2023

      I thought it was exceptionally well run. The venue was phenomenal. …The quality of attendees was really impressive. It was a really good mix of vendors but also other investors. The roundtables offered a really great opportunity to talk to other people and get a sense of best practices. So overall it was a phenomenal experience. In a world with more and more lending events, this is one that we will earmark prioritize coming to.”

Abbas Jessa, Wentwood Capital, 2023 Attendee

      I’m really appreciative that there’s a lot more avenues being offered to the medium-size shops and the up-and-coming organizations in the space. All aspects and all peoples in the industry [are represented]. I would definitely recommend anyone who is in the space to attend. I just love the direction it’s going, and I can’t say enough about the value that I get coming to this conference.”

Adonis Lockett, LNH Capital, 2023 Attendee

      I’m having a fantastic time. As an exhibitor I have been to so many conferences where there was not very much thought put into the exhibitor experience. For example, something very simple is coffee in the morning for the exhibitors. Very well thought out—the direction of traffic for interaction between the attendees and exhibitors has been fantastic. We’re looking forward to next year.”

Heather Kockler, Obie, Sponsor 2023

Sponsors.

Your sponsorship helps us champion the private lending profession and lift up the industry year-round. From legislative advocacy, to maintaining the industry’s ethical standards and bringing more and better value to our members, thank you for your support.

Title

Geraci LLP
Residential Capital Partners

Platinum

RCN Capital

Gold

Liquid Logics

Silver

Exhibitors & Others

Olympia Financial
PMF - Private Mortgage Fund LLC
Rehab Financial Group
Xactus

Speakers.

With more than 15 sessions and interactive roundtables, you'll hear from experts on every facet of the private lending industry. Gain direct access to leading private lending professionals and service providers to learn the latest strategies transforming the industry.

Nema Daghbandan
Nema DaghbandanPartner, Geraci LLP
Nema Daghbandan is a Partner with Geraci LLP. He primarily representing lenders, brokers, and loan servicers nationwide. His practice revolves around the preparation of documents and providing compliance advice. Mr. Daghbandan also possesses a deep expertise in loss mitigation and advises in the management of defaulted loans nationally.
Paul Jackson
Paul JacksonFounding Partner & Principal, Residential Capital Partners
As Founding Partner and Principal of Residential Capital Partners, Paul Jackson brings 25 years of finance and real estate experience to ResCap’s mission of helping customers build wealth through real estate. Prior to ResCap, Paul was a Vice President with Staubach Capital Partners, The Staubach Company, and J.P. Morgan Chase & Company. Paul is a graduate of Baylor University.
Eddie Wilson
Eddie WilsonChairman, AAPL
An entrepreneur and visionary by nature, Eddie’s widespread interests have led to successful ventures across the globe. Today, he guides AAPL and Think Realty with his marketing, funding, and real estate investing knowledge to ensure their establishment as the premier organizations in their sectors.

At #AAPLannual, you'll find 45+ speakers — they are the Who's Who of the private lending industry.

Eric Abramovich
Eric AbramovichRoc Capital
Steven Alexander
Steven AlexanderCohnReznick
John Beacham
John BeachamToorak Capital Partners
Gary Bechtel
Gary BechtelRed Oak Capital Holdings
Michael Bennett
Michael BennettRoc Capital
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Tom Berry
Tom BerryInvestor Loan Source
Arthur Budimir
Arthur BudimirCOGO Capital
Alexander Buriak
Alexander BuriakJet Lending
Wesley Carpenter
Wesley CarpenterStormfield Capital
Henry Chavez, CPA
Henry Chavez, CPASpiegel Accountancy Corp
Christopher Donovan
Christopher DonovanDoss Law
John Faheem
John FaheemGranite Risk Management
Staford François, CPA
Staford François, CPACohnReznick
Chris Fuelling
Chris FuellingLendingWise
James Gaskin
James GaskinRenovo Financial
Anthony Geraci
Anthony GeraciMOVE
Nate Goodhart
Nate GoodhartThe Mortgage Office
Charles Goodwin
Charles GoodwinKiavi
Matthew Gunter
Matthew GunterGeraci Law Firm
Sam Kaddah
Sam KaddahLiquid Logics
Gregg Kennedy
Gregg KennedyCivic Financial Services
Kevin Kim
Kevin KimGeraci LLP
Erica LaCentra
Erica LaCentraRCN Capital
Diana Luoma
Diana LuomaSedaky
Seth Markum
Seth MarkumNREIG
Melissa Martorella
Melissa MartorellaGeraci LLP
Alex Offutt
Alex OffuttConstructive Capital
Jack OFlaherty
Jack OFlahertyHigh Divide Management
Gregg Plunkett
Gregg PlunkettXactus
Kendra Rommel
Kendra RommelFutures Financial
David Rosenberg
David RosenbergFutures Financial
John Santilli
John SantilliRehab Financial Group
David Schiffmayer
David SchiffmayerPCV Murcor
Allen Shayanfekr
Allen ShayanfekrSharestates
Brett Sims
Brett SimsRenovo Financial
Eli Smushkovich
Eli SmushkovichCV3 Financial Services
Adam Strasdas
Adam StrasdasPrecision Capital
Michael Tedesco
Michael TedescoAppraisal Nation
Jacob Therrien
Jacob TherrienBridge Loan Network
Jeffrey Tesch
Jeffrey TeschRCN Capital
Brian Tortorella
Brian TortorellaFidelis Investors
Mike Vandenberg
Mike VandenbergKiavi
Brock VandenBerg
Brock VandenBergTailMar Financial
Michael Von Bevern
Michael Von BevernSocium Fund Services

Registration.

Early bird ticketing for non-members begins at $699. AAPL member tickets are always $699 with RSVP to our VIP Reception at no additional cost.

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>> Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellation/refund requests are subject to a $50 per ticket cancellation fee and must be received by 12:00PM CST on August 31, 2024. Refund will be less the amount of any bundled AAPL membership due to the digital nature of our business. Conference attendee substitutions may be requested via email at contact@aaplonline.com and are subject to AAPL's discretion.