Even in a tight deal market, there are opportunities you can take advantage of; however, you must also be aware of their associated risks. Lenders, especially new and small lenders, must keep their eyes open for both opportunities and threats. Changing market conditions can bring good deals that nimble and niche lenders can take advantage [...]
Second quarter 2023 trends are similar to first quarter. Overall, we're seeing the same trends as we did in the first quarter: rising interest rates, rising fees, movement toward safer investments. Closing ratios are down significantly, indicating lenders are more selective about the loans they are willing to do. Note: These data include detailed breakdowns [...]
Analysis of the first quarter year-over-year changes reveals that market conditions have exerted pressure on both private lenders and borrowers. Despite a decrease in volume, lenders have displayed a heightened risk aversion by opting for first mortgages, lower loan-to-value ratios, reduced involvement in commercial and rehab deals, and a preference for ACH as the primary [...]
The rising cost of materials and labor combined with a pinch in the skilled trades and supply chain have made it increasingly important for lenders to determine whether a borrower’s plan for a property is reasonable. Those who are truly great and those who are truly humble share at least one important thing: They are [...]
Higher demand bodes well for the retail market and benefits sellers and distressed homeowners. Demand from local real estate investors turned a corner in early 2023 after bottoming out in late 2022, a good sign for the private lending industry and the retail housing market in the second half of the year. “The market is [...]
Local community developers are less vulnerable to downturns because they add value through renovation. Led by tech- and venture capital-fueled upstarts coronated as iBuyers, home-flipping profits plummeted in the second half of 2022 as the housing market slowed to a crawl. But community-focused, low-volume investors bucked the trend by stubbornly sticking with the sustainable strategy [...]
The term “capital markets” is broad—so is its reach and impact. In private lending circles, “capital markets” are often defined, at least implicitly, as the sources of institutional capital. Although often associated with fixed-income markets such as debt security or bonds, capital could also be derived from other institutional sources, including insurance companies, larger REITs, [...]
As the housing market transitions, here’s what real estate investors can expect—and how they can adjust. Real estate investing can be profitable in any market, but successful investing strategies often vary widely depending on broader market conditions. As the housing market transitions quickly from frenzy to flatline, here’s what real estate investors can expect and [...]
When it comes to construction lending, nothing is more important than going in with your eyes wide open. Construction lending comes with a lot of risks, so fully understanding those risks is an essential part of every lender’s job. In fact, there are significantly more risks in construction lending today than there were just [...]
Sixty-eight percent of renovated foreclosure resales during the pandemic went to owner-occupants. Foreclosure properties renovated and resold by real estate investors supplied an estimated 118,000 affordably priced homes to owner-occupants in the last two years, according to an analysis of proprietary data from Auction.com and public record data from ATTOM Data Solutions. The 118,000 renovated [...]
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