Titan of Real Estate Law: Garrett Sutton
Writing books and educating clients drive this Titan. The beauty of real estate investing, Garrett Sutton says, is there is something for everyone’s interests. “Some people want to get in there and develop. Some people [...]
Member Spotlight | Dana Georgiou
Our April Member Spotlight shines on Dana Georgiou, Executive Vice President Lending at Foundation! Dana has nearly 30 years of mortgage lending experience and has worked in various roles such as manager, sales, marketing and [...]
Legal Considerations When Structuring Multi-Lender Loans
Co-lenders can avoid wasting time and money by discussing these six areas with their co-lenders and their counsel. When a loan will be made by more than one lender, an additional level of analysis is [...]
Roc360 Expands Its Leading Portfolio Of Brands With Acquisition Of Finance Of America Commercial Through Asset Sale
Roc Capital Holdings LLC (“Roc360”), a vertically integrated platform for residential real estate investors and a leading originator of business purpose loans nationwide, today announced it has closed on the previously announced transaction for Finance of [...]
Featured Member Discount: Fund Administration with High Divide Management
High Divide Management is this month's featured member discount partner from the American Association of Private Lenders. High Divide provides high touch, boutique fund administration and accounting services to debt funds and specializes in private [...]
Finding the Right Partner Was Instrumental in Bayshore Property Deal
The lender provided a jumbo bridge loan that closed in 10 days and structured the deal in a way that allowed the borrower to purchase at below-market price, flip the property, and turn a profit. [...]
When Faced with a Difficult Choice–Make the Leap!
This article was updated 7.1.25 to reflect a business name change. A little more than 10 years ago, I had to decide where I wanted to attend law school. The usual considerations were at play [...]
Protecting Your Private Lending Business During a Capital Market Disruption
Focus on these five critical areas to put your business in a competitive position for the new year. Difficult times test even the strongest, most experienced leaders. Today’s market has proven to be no exception. [...]
Member Spotlight | Carrie Cook
Our March Member Spotlight shines on Carrie Cook, President at Ignite Funding. To say that Carrie Cook takes the "work hard, play hard" mantra to a new level would be an understatement! She has over [...]
Webster University Partners with American Association of Private Lenders on Research Study
February 22, 2023 – Industry professionals are invited to contribute to academic research exploring risk attitudes and decision making in private real estate lending. Researchers at Webster University have created a survey to identify the [...]
Building a True Culture of Customer Service
When you value and build a million-dollar service culture, you set your portfolio on a path to growth. All roads lead to Rome, but the path you choose will determine how quickly you get there [...]
Capital Market Movements Do Impact Private Lenders Who Don’t Use Wall Street Money
The term “capital markets” is broad—so is its reach and impact. In private lending circles, “capital markets” are often defined, at least implicitly, as the sources of institutional capital. Although often associated with fixed-income markets [...]
2022 Conference Recap: Award Recipients
As champions for the private lending industry’s reputation and future growth, AAPL realizes it’s crucial to recognize those in the industry who look beyond their own businesses to help our mission. Our Excellence Awards showcase [...]
RCN Capital Surpasses 20,000 Loans Funded Since Inception
Company Recognizes Noteworthy Origination Milestone Despite Industry Turbulence RCN Capital, a leading nationwide private lender specializing in financing for real estate investors, announced a major origination milestone of over 20,000 loans funded since its inception [...]
Getting Both Right: The “Horse” And the “Jockey”
Use these tools for valuing a property and vetting your borrower. When private lenders get together, they may find themselves engaging in a discussion about which is more important for winning a race— the “horse” [...]
What NY’s Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act Means for the Mortgage Industry
How can private lenders mitigate their risk? The mortgage industry, like many others, has experienced a rather tumultuous couple of years. The recent passage of New York’s Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) has brought about [...]
Starting My Fund Management Journey: Research, Research, Research
Here's how one lender is navigating the daunting task of establishing a private money fund. Last spring, I began meeting twice a week with a longtime friend and colleague, Eric Saiki, to pursue the establishment [...]
Member Spotlight | Kevin Kim
This article was updated 7.1.25 to reflect a business name change. Our February Member Spotlight shines on Kevin Kim, Partner at Fortra Law (formally Geraci LLP). If you think Kevin Kim looks familiar, he probably [...]
Raising Private Lending Capital with Banks
Many commercial banks are already funding private lenders in your area and are interested in expanding. Private lending can be financially rewarding and highly enjoyable. It is a fantastic way to get exposure to short-term [...]
Baltimore Project Targets Renters Earning Between 60% and 100% of Area Median Income
Roc Capital demonstrates how private lending supports an ecosystem of affordable single-family workforce housing. In today’s rising interest rate environment, single-family rental homes have become an attractive alternative for prospective homebuyers seeking an affordable and [...]
