Lightning Docs, the official loan document platform of the American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL), recently provided updated data on interest rates and loan volume for both short-term bridge loans and long-term rental loans for the first four months of 2024. During the last six years, Lightning Docs has collected data for more than 61,000 [...]
Investors will likely gain a bigger advantage in acquiring properties on the retail market but may see more competition from retail buyers on alternative purchase platforms and chilling demand for resales. A landmark court settlement roiling the real estate industry this year will likely give real estate investors an even bigger advantage when acquiring properties [...]
In the changing lending landscape, private lenders have three basic options when originating loans. Which option is best for you? The terms “data” and “analytics” have become ubiquitous for good reason. Within every industry, there has been a huge shift from reliance on personal networks to gather anecdotal information to a more tech-savvy approach to [...]
Lightning Docs, the official loan documents and loan document platform of the American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL), recently shared updated annual bridge and rental loan data that shows the current state of the private lending industry. Since 2018, Lightning Docs has tracked data for more than 54,000 loans at an aggregate of $29.7 billion, [...]
Institutional investors may be pulling back, but smaller, local investors see opportunity. There’s been some recent buzz about institutional investors pulling back on property acquisitions, but the small-volume local investors who account for the majority of investment property purchases are bullish about ramping up acquisitions in 2024 after being constrained by a lack of inventory [...]
Several converging factors are making office-to-multifamily projects more appealing for investors and capital providers. Here’s what you need to know. The onset of the pandemic and the subsequent years brought several market realities to light. One is the need and demand for housing virtually everywhere in the country. The other reality, particularly in light of [...]
For lenders to thrive in the current demanding capital landscape, understanding the pulse of the market and the factors driving it is of utmost importance. In today’s financial market, capital is a precious commodity. The current dynamic between borrowers and lenders is undergoing a seismic shift. The shortage of discretionary capital has led to an [...]
Previously unavailable industry data made accessible through AAPL gives members a competitive edge. Earlier this year, Lightning Docs, the official loan document platform of the American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) joined forces with AAPL to bring to light up-to-date state-of-the-industry data that had previously been unavailable for those in the private lending sector. The [...]
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 [...]
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