The nations's largest private lender event. As we review a conference that blew our past events out of the water in terms turnout, collaborative education, and an invigorating atmosphere—well, our team is incredibly gratified. This event embodies our goals for both the association and the industry we support. It is private lending professionals—many of them [...]
Join the Elite at the PWM APAC Summit 2025 in Singapore Singapore, April 28-29, 2025 – marcus evans is excited to announce the PWM APAC Summit 2025, an exclusive, invitation-only forum that will gather leading private wealth management executives, innovative fund managers, and consultants. This premier event will take place at the luxurious Dusit Thani [...]
Our April Member Spotlight shines on Sarah Downey, Senior Vice President of Operations at LoanBidz! Sarah Downey is a Missouri State University graduate (go Bears!) and started her career as a rental property owner, then moved to LoanBidz in 2018. At LoanBidz, she manages the loan operation team, streamlines processes to increase efficiency and accuracy [...]
TAMPA, FL – March 25, 2025 – Toorak Capital Partners (“Toorak”), a tech-enabled investment manager of business purpose mortgage loans, announced its AI and machine-learning (ML) powered loan review system Toorak Connect has completed $5 billion in facilitated loans. Toorak Connect provides an enhanced dataset produced through Toorak’s proprietary loan risk scoring model, resulting in [...]
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – March 26, 2025 – Asset Based Lending (ABL), a New Jersey-based lender providing private capital to real estate investors, funded 1,866 loans in 2024 – a 60% increase over 2023 – and expanded its employee headcount by 15%, marking a year of rapid growth and innovation for the company. The lender [...]
3/24/2025 - The American Association of Private Lenders has just been made aware of Florida Senate Bill 392, which if passed, will set new requirements to collect default interest. The State of Florida already requires that, at minimum, lenders provide borrowers with an annual statement of payments made. SB 392 "Requirements of Lenders of Money" [...]
Our March Member Spotlight shines on Shaye Wali, CEO at Baseline! Shaye Wali is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Baseline, a technology platform that helps origination and servicing teams streamline their workflows, leverage their data, and nurture better relationships with their investors, borrowers and partners. After graduating with a degree in Finance from [...]
The Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S.1706/H.R.4721) would make permanent Section 199A, a key tax deduction which as of now will sunset at the end of this year. Section 199A allows individually- and family-owned businesses organized as pass-throughs (S corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships) to take a 20% tax deduction on their qualified business income. [...]
Our February Member Spotlight shines on Justin Land, Co-Founder at Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation! Justin Land has extensive expertise in the industry and has a passion for empowering investors. He is committed to delivering tailored funding solutions that help clients achieve their investment goals with confidence. Justin says he values being in the moment [...]
Auction demand down in Q4 overall but posts decisive rebound in December following election KEY POINTS Uptick in scheduled auctions indicates possible Q1 rebound in completed auctions Q4 demand increased annually in 59 percent of local markets Price buyers are willing to pay accelerates to six-month high in December Auction bid-ask spread narrows as buyers are [...]
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VIP RECEPTION // Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while catching up with VIPs from across the country, all overlooking the gorgeous Las Vegas Strip. AAPL Members may RSVP during conference registration at no additional cost; for non-members it is $199/ticket.
NETWORKING BREAKFASTS & SESSION BREAKS // Early-risers will appreciate plentiful coffee and a selection of pastries, protein, and more – along with the opportunity to talk shop in a quieter atmosphere. Session breaks feature an energetic environment with a variety of snacking options.
AFTER-HOURS RECEPTION // Continue conversations with fellow attendees, sponsors, and speakers in the Exhibit Hall while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres and two drink tokens.
OFFICIAL AFTER-PARTY // For those who hate to say goodnight, each year a few sponsors plan a little something extra to wrap up your day … or help segue from all-business to all-fun. We’ll mark the party as official and provide information about how to attend.
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Nominations are open until August 30, 2025, with voting from September 9-30, 2025. We’ll announce recipients at our Annual Conference.
Member of the Year (MOTY): This award goes to a member based on their deep expertise, unique value, and strong commitment to clients and the industry.
Rising Star: Rising Stars are members who have accomplished outstanding growth in their company or industry sector over the past year.
Community Impact: Recipients improve their local communities or our industry through volunteering, development programs, or civic efforts.
See past award winners, award rules, and participate in the 2025 nomination and voting process here.
Grand Prize – Custom Championship Belt & VIP Admission to Power Room event in St. Augustine, FL (February 27th – March 1st, 2023)
2nd Place – 2023 AAPL Annual Conference Bundle to include Individual Membership, 1 Conference Ticket and 1 VIP Reception pass.
3rd Place – 1 year AAPL Individual Membership