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 [...]
Mastering a New Path
It’s been nearly a decade since my partners and I launched Roc360. I’ve been reflecting a lot recently on the changes in the private lending industry as well as my own path within the space. [...]
Linda Hyde Appointed as President of the American Association of Private Lenders
For media inquiries, please contact: Kat Hungerford Executive Editor khungerford@aaplonline.com 913-888-1250 LAS VEGAS, NV — November 13, 2023 — The American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) proudly announced the appointment of Linda Hyde as [...]
Member Spotlight | Erica LaCentra
Our November Member Spotlight shines on Erica LaCentra, Chief Marketing Officer at RCN Capital! Erica has had a successful career in the marketing field for 11+ years with almost 10 of those years with RCN [...]
Quarter Trend Comparison: Landscape Mostly Unchanged
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 [...]
SFR Due Diligence and Risk
Does your budget add up to your ARV? In residential private lending, we often say the asset is everything. When it comes to renovation loans, however, the truth is more complicated and includes the asset, [...]
Ready to Grow
Tina DelDonna and Amy Doshi brought the right skills—at the right time—to scale Sharestates. The paths that led Tina DelDonna and Amy Doshi to their roles at Sharestates—DelDonna as CFO and Doshi as general counsel—were [...]
The New Fraud in Town: Business Identity Theft
As our industry grows and gains credibility among borrowers and investors, private lenders must proactively guard against a concerning new digital risk. "Imagine you’re at home one night and receive a phone call from a [...]
What’s the Story with Ground-Up Lending Now?
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Those are the words of great American writer Mark Twain. And his meaning is well taken. What do friends do when they are [...]
Are You Hungry?
No, not for food. Professionally, are you hungry? Eager to dive into your next deal, project, task? Looking for the next opportunity for your business, your career? Are you invigorated, energized, ready? If your answer [...]
Continuous Desire to Learn Fuels Long-term Success
Throughout my career journey, I have embraced constant learning and growth, always being open to change. In the mid-1990s, I decided to build my own CPA practice. Working for other CPA firms provided me great [...]
