Here are three questions to consider before you jump in. COVID-19 has spurred hundreds of conversations among real estate investors, entrepreneurs and business owners about the best ways to create multiple sources of income, especially those that are sustainable long-term and provide peace of mind for maintaining our lifestyles. One income stream to explore is [...]
Here’s how one experienced real estate investor managed operations during COVID-19. Real estate investors had been musing about a market correction, but no one was ready for the impact of COVID-19. Still, it’s not all bad. A seasoned real estate investor can see beyond the fear mongering and bleak forecast. However you want to view [...]
The value of diversified capital sources—and why the biggest opportunity may still lie ahead. No one saw this coming. At least not like this. We have been talking about the next recession since we got out of the last one. Now that it’s here, some lenders seem to be affected more than others. Many lenders [...]
Private lenders can be more vulnerable to unintentional redlining than other financial institutions. In light of current events in our country, it is important to address redlining. Although against the law, redlining happens due to inherent biases by lenders and the commonalities that most borrowers in primarily minority neighborhoods share. What Is Redlining? According to [...]
When used properly, a DIL can be a great option for lenders seeking to avert foreclosure. Given the current economic uncertainty, unprecedented unemployment and number of loans in default, lenders should properly review, evaluate and take appropriate action with borrowers who are in default or have talked with them about payment concerns. One alternative to [...]
Be diligent about the impact of loan modifications and foreclosures during the coronavirus pandemic. The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act led to an increase in the number of private lending funds converting to mortgage REITs over the past two years. Fund managers made the conversion decision by carefully weighing whether the tax [...]
Selling notes to IRA investors is similar to selling notes to an individual, with one large exception: The self-directed IRA ecosystem lacks direct methods to get in front of account holders. An IRA (whether traditional or Roth, SEP or SIMPLE) can purchase existing notes. So can a Solo 401(k) or an HSA (health savings account). [...]
How to write a call to action that will produce leads. You may be able to produce an engaging marketing piece for your customers; however, you will not get clicks, conversions, lending applications or any other initiative you want to accomplish if you don’t have a well-defined call that drives consumers to action. For most [...]
The fund structure, accounting methods and other strategies must be considered in addition to securities compliance. A nonperforming loan (NPL) is a type of note that is in default, distressed, delinquent or otherwise dilapidated. NPLs are interchangeably used with nonperforming notes, distressed debts or distressed loans. Generally, an NPL holder no longer anticipates repayment from [...]
These platforms can improve operational efficiencies, save time and enhance marketing efforts. As is the case with any business, your primary goal is to generate growth and to make money. Many companies abide by the philosophy that the way to improve their bottom line is simply to sell more of their product or service. But [...]
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