This article was updated 7.1.25 to reflect a business name change. On April 23rd 2024, members of the American Association of Private Lenders wrote to Assemblymember Kate Sanchez regarding the challenges posed by a recent court ruling affecting loan modification laws in California. The letter addressed the ambiguity in usury exemptions for loans arranged by [...]
Our May Member Spotlight shines on PCV Murcor! How long have you been an AAPL member? 5 years. What AAPL benefit do you MOST value? Annual Conference! Who is PCV Murcor? PCV Murcor helps lenders make their borrowers' real estate needs happen. Licensed in all 50 states, plus D.C., PCV provides nationwide coverage for traditional [...]
KANSAS CITY, MO – The American Association of Private lenders is proud to announce the title sponsors for its highly anticipated 15th Annual Conference. With their generous support and commitment to excellence, CV3 Financial Services and Fortra Law will play a pivotal role in shaping the Nov 10-11 event at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. AAPL’s [...]
Kansas City, MO - In response to panel conversation during the April 11-12 Fortra Innovate Conference in Newport Beach, CA, the American Association of Private Lenders announced a new effort. During the hallmark panel on market projections, leaders discussed a growing need to combat rampant borrower fraud, highlighting this fraud class as one of their [...]
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 Professional’s “40 Under 40”. He has held various positions throughout his career such as Account Executive, Business Development, Director of [...]
SUMMIT, NJ – Toorak Capital Partners, Inc.(“Toorak”), a leading capital provider to the residential real estate lending industry, today announced the successful closing of the first-ever rated residential transition loan (“RTL”) securitization, Toorak 2024-RRTL1. The $240 million deal was rated by Morningstar DBRS, which in October 2023 was the first Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization [...]
Our March Member Spotlight shines on Edwin Urrego, Executive Loan Officer at Kennedy Funding! Edwin Urrego is a graduate of Monmouth University School of Business and has been successful in the financial industry since 2001. He has spent the last 21+ years with Kennedy Funding and their website says, "through extensive contact with borrowers, he [...]
Kansas City, Missouri – February 26, 2024 – The American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) announced the launch of a new industry job posting service, the AAPL Jobs Board. The Association created this service, available at aaplonline.com/jobs, as part of its ongoing efforts to foster a collaborative professional community and promote advancement and innovation. “After [...]
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has added Stephan Leccese as Managing Director of Operations. In this newly created role, Leccese oversees core operational functions including loan production, strategic accounts, lender finance, valuations, and construction management. Leccese brings over two decades of experience in real estate, finance, [...]
Our February Member Spotlight shines on Steve Corliss, Principal at 1892 Capital Partners! Steve Corliss is a powerhouse business executive who has achieved significant milestones with his family businesses since graduating from Pacific Lutheran University in 2006, and it doesn't look like he is slowing down anytime soon. From developing pricing models at Corliss Resources [...]
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