Higher demand bodes well for the retail market and benefits sellers and distressed homeowners. Demand from local real estate investors turned a corner in early 2023 after bottoming out in late 2022, a good sign for the private lending industry and the retail housing market in the second half of the year. “The market is [...]
Local community developers are less vulnerable to downturns because they add value through renovation. Led by tech- and venture capital-fueled upstarts coronated as iBuyers, home-flipping profits plummeted in the second half of 2022 as the housing market slowed to a crawl. But community-focused, low-volume investors bucked the trend by stubbornly sticking with the sustainable strategy [...]
As the housing market transitions, here’s what real estate investors can expect—and how they can adjust. Real estate investing can be profitable in any market, but successful investing strategies often vary widely depending on broader market conditions. As the housing market transitions quickly from frenzy to flatline, here’s what real estate investors can expect and [...]
Part 3 of a 3-part series Trust deed investing is generally considered a safe investment, but there are risks—just as there are for any investment. In this three-part series, we are tackling some of those risks. In the last two issues of Private Lender magazine, we addressed conflict of interest and loan-to-own underwriting. We conclude [...]
A gap in the market gives online lenders an opportunity if they define their position in the larger market. It is becoming increasingly apparent that there is a sizable shift occurring within the online real estate lending world. Original models are not working, and the lines differentiating online and non-online lenders are further blurring. Recent [...]
Trust deed investing is generally considered a safe investment, but there are risks—just as there are for any investment. In this three-part series, we are tackling some of those risks. PITFALL #2 – Loan-to-Own Underwriting In the loan-to-own underwriting scenario, the mortgage broker focuses solely on the loan-to-value of the property. Why would a mortgage [...]
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