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 will not be gained by finding new frontiers, gutsy pivots, or anything else that may resemble a shiny penny. The [...]
As our industry grows and gains credibility among borrowers and investors, private lenders must proactively guard against a concerning new digital risk. "Imagine you’re at home one night and receive a phone call from a borrower. He asks if you’ll be funding his loan, reminds you of the fee he paid, and wonders why you [...]
No, not for food. Professionally, are you hungry? Eager to dive into your next deal, project, task? Looking for the next opportunity for your business, your career? Are you invigorated, energized, ready? If your answer is “nope,” take a moment. Right now. What’s the block? Is there a change you can make—however small—that you’ve been [...]
The 2022 AAPL conference in Las Vegas has plenty to offer the small private lender. When new or small private lenders attend one of our industry events, we expect the event to check the right boxes and be a personal and professional success. We look for great food, plentiful networking, an engaging venue, and generous [...]
Words have power. We use them to define our place in the world and to communicate that position to others. Recently, one phrase long used in our industry has come under fire: hard money. What is a hard money lender? Is it the same as a private lender? An asset-based lender? Non-agency? Balance sheet lender? [...]
The housing market has had to endure a tumultuous journey keeping up with interest rate volatility, revamped credit requirements, and forbearance requests as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The executive order signed by Presiden Biden extended the previous foreclosure moratorium to June 30, 2021, with the goal to relieve homeowners struggling to make housing [...]
CIVIC Financial Services LLC (CIVIC) has a new parent company in a deal its president says was truly a boon for all parties. “The win-win moniker is grossly overused and overstated. But, God as my witness, this is one of those deals where each of the three parties won,” CIVIC President William J. Tessar told [...]
Building on the success the company has had in transforming access to real estate debt, the company is launching the Credit Opportunity Fund to match investor demand with current market opportunities. LOS ANGELES, Calif.--August 19, 2020 — PeerStreet, a platform for investing in real estate backed loans, today announced that it is launching a new [...]
LONG BEACH, Calif., December 12, 2019 - Applied Business Software, (ABS), the leader in loan origination and loan servicing software, announced today the appointment of AJ Poulin to Chief Sales Officer, (CSO). Poulin began his career at ABS 19 years ago as a Sales Representative and was later promoted to Vice President of Sales. In [...]
ATLANTA (May 13, 2019) – Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions, LLC is enhancing its correspondent lending channel with new technology, infrastructure and high-level talent that reflect the stunning growth in the non-qualified mortgage marketplace. The company has officially branded this channel as Angel Oak Correspondent to solidify its position in the correspondent lending space. The enhanced [...]
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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 from the OMNIA’s private deck. AAPL Members may RSVP during 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 while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres and two drink tokens.
AAPL’S 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.
AAPL ANNUAL CONFERENCE APP // On iOS, Android, and desktop, the app is your insiders’ guide to getting the most out of #AAPLANNUAL. Connect with fellow attendees and export your connections at anytime. The app is your personalized schedule, conference navigation system, notebook, and more!
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Step 1: Purchase your conference ticket. You must be registered for the main conference to gain access to the app. Step 2: Download the app: The AAPL Annual Conference app is available for download on IOS and Android. Desktop capability will be enabled shortly before the start of the conference and is accessible from the mobile app. Step 3: Wait for your email notification: To access the 2023 event, we’ll add you to the app event using the email provided on your registration. You will receive an email notification when this happens. We’ll start adding attendees to the app in September. Step 4: Explore & Build Your Profile: You can start connecting with other attendees even before the conference. Complete your profile with your bio, photo, contact info, social media, etc. As #AAPLANNUAL draws closer more app features will become available. You’ll be able to build your schedule, see what you’re RSVPed to and more — all from the app. Have other questions? Please email us at contact@aaplonline.com. |
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