Building a New Future
When Kendra Rommel wanted to grow her network, she didn’t have a university alumni group to tap into. Instead, she looked to her CrossFit gym, just one of many unconventional approaches she’s relied on to [...]
The Current Buzz in Fund Management
Fund investors and managers looking for opportunity—and success—in today’s environment should be mindful of these five tips. The current private lending market has been arguably the most turbulent and unpredictable in recent memory. It’s anybody’s [...]
Increasing Bottom-Line Revenue with Originations
Consider these simple steps to scale your business. If you're yearning to boost your bottom-line revenue, the secret sauce might just be hidden in the mystical realm of "originations." Yes, I said it, the mystical [...]
Capital Raising: Understanding Commissions, Referral Fees, and Finders Fees
As a private lender, it’s important to understand what’s legally permissible when you compensate someone who helps you raise money for your fund. Finding investors is one of the biggest challenges fund managers face. Often, [...]
The Current State of the Private Lending Industry
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 [...]
Vetting a CPA for Your Firm
This article is co-authored by Jack O'Flaherty, founding partner and managing member at High Divide Management, and Henry Chavez, Principal at Spiegel Accountancy Corp. Managers must consider the qualifications of the financial professionals they work [...]
New Florida Law Raises Concerns for Florida Private Lenders
Law restricts certain foreign persons from acquiring real property in Florida. A new Florida law is raising concerns for private lenders. Although its greatest impact is on transactions that finance Florida real property purchased by [...]
To Scale, or Not to Scale?
In this turbulent market, fund managers are asking themselves whether to double down or buckle down. Manageable growth and increased market share are typically the goals of every new and existing fund manager. But in [...]
Member Spotlight | Justin Peterson
Our January Member Spotlight shines on Justin Peterson, Vice President of Marketing at Sharestates! Justin has had a successful career in the marketing field for 15+ years and has spent the last 5 years with [...]
Member Spotlight | David Rosenberg
Our January Member Spotlight shines on David Rosenberg, Co-Founder at Futures Financial! Throughout his career, David Rosenberg has worked all over the industry from being a licensed real estate broker and loan officer to working [...]
When Is the Right Time to Hire?
Private lenders must be aware of the indicators that point to the need for additional personnel—whether you’re in the initial stages of building your business or trying to scale. At some point in your private [...]
5 Opportunities and Threats for Small Private Lenders
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 [...]
The Power of Mentorship
A good mentor can save you years of hard knocks as you build your private lending business. Here’s how to find and work with one. Behind every successful executive is a line of people who [...]
Short-Term Rentals: Worth the Risk?
They can be, but thoroughly researching and understanding their financial, legal, and operational aspects is essential to avoiding loss. Are you considering investing in vacation rental properties, or are you a lender exploring options to [...]
Navigating Loan Extensions: Your Project is Incomplete, Now What?
Communication and advanced planning between both borrower and lender are critical to the financial success of any rehab project. Every rehabber aims to complete a project on time and within budget. Success can be measured [...]
Noble Capital Doubles Down on Real Estate with Two New CEOs
Austin, TX — In a strategic move set to redefine the landscape of the private lending industry, Noble Capital proudly announces the appointment of two visionary leaders, Dana Georgiou, and Ashley Stephenson, to spearhead its [...]
Member Spotlight | Nathan Goodhart
Our December Member Spotlight shines on Nathan Goodhart, Senior Director of Account Management at The Mortgage Office! Nathan has spent the last 4+ years with The Mortgage Office (Applied Business Software) and found success in [...]
Unlocking the Power of Data Analytics, Predictive Analytics, and AI
These innovative technologies can drive the efficiency and growth of your private lending business. As the private lending industry gains momentum, data analytics, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) have become essential tools for originators, [...]
What to Do When Borrowers Fail to Comply with Insurance Requirements
Force-placed insurance is a common solution, but there’s a better approach. To secure a loan, borrowers must have insurance to cover the property. If a borrower does not obtain insurance, lets their insurance lapse, or [...]
Flop to Flip
Cogo Capital helps give a nuisance home in Spokane, Washington, a new start. The Situation For more than a decade, Cogo Capital, a private money lender specializing in financing distressed, foreclosed, and abandoned homes, has [...]
