When comps are scarce, use these strategies to determine accurate values. In an upward trending market driven by rapidly changing supply and demand dynamics, comparable sales (comps) that reflect the current market may be lacking. How does one arrive at a reasonable property valuation in such a situation? As a starting point, if selected comps [...]
Make sure you have the correct insurance processes and operations in place, so you and your borrowers are fully protected in the wake of a catastrophic event. Let’s face it—insurance is often one of the last items many lenders verify before closing a loan. As a lender, you can take several steps to streamline your [...]
The appraiser shortage is forcing alternative solutions. This year, like never before, we’ve felt the appraiser shortage across America. It’s reached an industry tipping point—and consumers are demanding alternatives. And let’s also throw in a global pandemic in the middle of a mortgage boom with a national housing crisis. So, with all this in play, [...]
Hiring a knowledgeable fund administrator can help relieve you from non-core, operational back-office functions and enhance your business A growing trend among investment fund managers is to outsource back-office accounting and administration. Outsourcing allows fund managers to focus on deal making and securing capital while an independent third party manages regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and [...]
Private lenders can master the art of earning repeat business by leveraging customer data. In a world of infinite choices at your customers’ fingertips, capturing their repeat business might seem far-fetched. You’ll be surprised to know you already have what it takes to make this happen... Data. In today’s real estate industry, private loans are [...]
Following these suggestions for project review and loan draws will help you define repeatable processes and reduce risk. Construction lending can be highly profitable, and the demand for this type of financing continues to grow. However, profitability is closely tied to managing risk and proactively addressing potential failure points within a project. To successfully manage [...]
The current real estate market has created an ultra-competitive environment for home buyers. No longer are the days when real estate investors could outbid competitors, secure a property, and flip it for an easy profit. As a result, many real estate investors are turning to distressed properties more and more. The amount of inventory that [...]
What did we learn about working and managing remotely during COVID-19? There’s always been something of a butts-in-seats workplace mentality in the private lending industry. And it makes sense. When you are dealing with sensitive client information, it can be hard to ensure security and know where everything stands operationally if your employees aren’t physically [...]
Visit aaplonline.com/education-advisory-committee for more information about our Education Committee. What’s next? Those two syllables are enough to give any in-the-know lender heartburn: Futureproofing is a dichotomy between an eye-rolling salvo and the secret dream for private lenders everywhere. We balance on a line between the demand of the housing market and the ability of traditional [...]
Other Articles in this Series: Part 1 of a 6-part series: The Very Last Nail Part 2 of a 6-part series: Cover Your Asset Part 3 of a 6-part series: The Foreclosure Process Part 4 of a 6-part series: Strategies for Loss Mitigation and REO Disposition Part 5 of a 6-part series: Turning Property [...]
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