Eliminate overly-subjective and intentionally misrepresented influence to safeguard every loan you originate. Whether your lending business has been affected or not—and whether you’ve been aware of recent issues that have impacted many reputable lenders in our space or not—one simple truth exists: The possibility of fraud in valuation exists. When left unchecked, it can cause [...]
When construction restarts after a standstill, it takes a nuanced set of developer skills that even some seasoned pros may lack. Jill Duke and Keith Tibbles from Level Capital One of the most effective ways to mitigate risks as you take over a mid-construction project is to partner with a developer who has the right mix [...]
Great servicing teams drive loyalty and stop losses before they start. Private lenders spend considerable effort building, fostering, and maintaining relationships. Often, this experience allows them to understand the operational risk associated with a loan, the anatomy and warning signs associated with each loan, and when it’s time to call it quits. A servicing team, [...]
Smart lenders know brokers are critical partners, not just conduits for deal flow. The current lending landscape is as competitive as ever. Combined with growing concerns over a potential recession and what seems like a constantly fluctuating bond market, rising mortgage delinquencies continue to threaten the overall health and stability of lenders. Spikes in interest [...]
Whether you’re selling, scaling, or handing off the reins, a smart transition starts with brutal honesty about where your business stands today. Here’s the deal. You’ve built your lending business from the ground up. You’ve put in the work, navigated the ups and downs, and now you’re thinking about what’s next. Maybe you’re considering selling, [...]
A strategic title partner can accelerate closings, safeguard reputation, and support long-term portfolio growth. Not all title companies are created equal, especially when it comes to business-purpose loans. The right title partner understands the urgency, complexity, and nontraditional nuances of investment transactions. They provide more than just a service; they act as a strategic ally, [...]
Private lenders who invest in strong HR foundations improve hiring, ensure regulatory compliance, and create a competitive workforce. Your business is growing. Now what? Managing human resources can be overwhelming, especially for smaller private lending firms. Between hiring, compliance, payroll, and employee relations, there are many moving parts. Keep in mind, however, that a well-structured [...]
Techniques that keep communication lines open and preserve broker-borrower relationships help lenders mitigate loss and win fans. In mortgage lending, loss mitigation is a process where the lender, investor, and servicer work with a borrower struggling with monthly payments (a nonperforming loan) to avoid foreclosure, reducing potential loss to the lender. As our industry becomes [...]
A combination of factors has led to high inventory levels in this consequential market, but could market demand be rebounding? As we always reference, the adage “location, location, location” invokes three important realms of evaluating potential real estate deals: local, hyperlocal, and unique diligence factors. The third installment in this series focuses on the New [...]
Originating or refinancing an incomplete construction project requires an additional set of tools and expertise to manage financial, legal, and market risks. When you start a construction project from the beginning, you can meticulously plan details such as the target market, designs, budget, and phases, leading to fewer surprises. However, if you take over a [...]
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