Here’s what lenders need to know about how it protects tenants and landlords. On Aug. 31, 2020, AB 3088, known as the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020, was signed into law. The law went into effect immediately. AB 3088 is an omnibus bill that incorporates many smaller tenant and [...]
Lenders should understand the common title policy endorsements to the industry-standard 2006 ALTA Loan Policy. Title insurance protects mortgage lenders when defects in a title to a property result in financial loss to the lender. The 2006 ALTA Loan Policy (2006 ALTA) is considered the standard title insurance policy available for mortgage lenders. The title [...]
In another unprecedented move, Governor Newsom signed SB 1079 into law on September 28. The bill will completely reshape the foreclosure process in California. Previously, an auction of property at a foreclosure sale set the final price of the property and provided marketable title to the buyer of the property or the lender if the [...]
Beware of consumer laws that apply to business purpose loans. Private lenders are often surprised to hear that some consumer laws apply to business purpose loans. Worse yet, some private lenders have been told by their counsel that federal consumer laws do not apply, even though their attorneys claim to be experts in private lending. [...]
Tips for lending to foreign nationals in the current environment During the economic boom of the late 1980s, foreign investors poured in and snatched up real estate across the country. During that land rush, Japan went on a buying spree. However, like all spending sprees, it eventually come to an end. By 1992, Japanese property [...]
According to a study conducted by the online real estate site Trulia.com, becoming a homeowner is still as important as ever among consumers. In 2016, 75 percent of those surveyed said they dream of becoming a homeowner one day, although 22 percent of respondents expect it to become increasingly harder to acquire a mortgage. If [...]
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