Necessity Truly Is the Mother of Invention
When we couldn't find what we needed off the shelf, we developed it ourselves! As I look back on how Sekady came to fruition, I realize there were many surprises and unknowns. But one thing [...]
Comp Selection: Compliant Does Not Mean Good!
If you’re using a traditional valuation product that relies on a subjective selection of three comparables, developing a quality control process that can help you better navigate the risk is worth the investment. Managing risk [...]
Right Place, Right Time
A cross-country move for a career change is one of the biggest leaps Melissa Martorella has made. The risk paid off. Growing up in the small town of Winchendon, Massachusetts, Melissa Martorella attended Boston College [...]
Forget New, Seek Renewal
We may be ringing in a New Year, but there’s no need to make it a New You. The conversations coming out of our annual conference almost exclusively point in one direction: Success in 2024 [...]
Entrepreneurship: My Path into Private Lending
From an early age, I was interested in entrepreneurship. I spent my free time brainstorming new ways to make money and stumbled into starting an eBay store when I was in middle school. I sold [...]
Member Spotlight | Whit McCarthy
Our April Member Spotlight shines on Whit McCarthy, CEO at Consistent Capital! Whit McCarthy has had a successful career in the finance industry for 10+ years and has been honored as one of National Mortgage [...]
Commercial Mixed Use Building Reborn as Affordable Housing Units
A rundown and abandoned building outside of Philadelphia welcomes five residents after renovation—and produces immediate passive income for investor. As a private lender in the fix-to-flip and fix-to-rent space, Rehab Financial Group (RFG) works regularly [...]
A Primer for Office to Multifamily Conversions
Several converging factors are making office-to-multifamily projects more appealing for investors and capital providers. Here’s what you need to know. The onset of the pandemic and the subsequent years brought several market realities to light. [...]
Residential Pre-Foreclosure Auction Best Practices
Although the pre-foreclosure acquisition path presents complexities and challenges, the rewards can be substantial for those who navigate it deftly. In today's residential market, potential sellers are on the sidelines, locked into low-interest-rate mortgages. With [...]
Extending Your Lending Journey: Charting a Course that Includes Servicing
The lending journey doesn't have to end with loan originations. With the right captain and procedures in place, you can board a bigger boat and sail profitably into servicing. Transforming your operations to run a [...]
