Legislation

What lenders need to know about California’s Passed AB 3088 Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020

By |2020-09-08T12:39:28-05:00September 3rd, 2020|Advocacy, News|1 Comment

On August 31, 2020, AB 3088, known as the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020, was signed into law. The law goes into effect immediately. AB 3088 is an omnibus bill that incorporates many smaller tenant and landlord protection bills. The American Association of Private Lenders and its general counsel, [...]

By |2020-09-08T12:39:28-05:00September 3rd, 2020|Advocacy, News|1 Comment

American Association of Private Lenders and Geraci LLP’s comments cited in SEC’s final ruling to amend “Accredited Investor” definition

By |2021-06-08T12:33:07-05:00August 28th, 2020|Advocacy, Featured, News|0 Comments

More than a year after proposing an expansion to its definition of “accredited investor,” the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published its final ruling on the matter. This represents the first meaningful modification of the definition since its inception in 1982, when it was created in an effort to govern the sale of unregistered [...]

By |2021-06-08T12:33:07-05:00August 28th, 2020|Advocacy, Featured, News|0 Comments

Proposed Modifications to SEC Definition of “Accredited Investor”

By |2020-08-18T20:21:46-05:00August 17th, 2020|Advocacy, Featured|0 Comments

AAPL and Geraci LLP support many of the changes. On Dec. 18, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed modifications in its rules to modernize the definition of “accredited investor.” Accredited investor status is significant because it enables individuals and entities to take advantage of investment opportunities that are not offered to the general [...]

By |2020-08-18T20:21:46-05:00August 17th, 2020|Advocacy, Featured|0 Comments

The U.S. Election Candidates

By |2020-06-24T14:08:59-05:00June 24th, 2020|Advocacy|0 Comments

What are the changes and challenges they represent for the housing market?\ Housing is taking a more central focus with candidates on the presidential campaign trail. A recent nationwide public-opinion poll commissioned by the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that as many as 85% of American citizens are in favor of affordable and safe [...]

By |2020-06-24T14:08:59-05:00June 24th, 2020|Advocacy|0 Comments

American Association of Private Lenders Announces 2nd Annual Day on the Hill

By |2021-06-08T12:33:14-05:00March 3rd, 2020|Advocacy, News|0 Comments

Kansas City, Missouri - March 2, 2020 – The American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) and Think Realty announced their second annual Day on the Hill, during which they will meet with the offices of senators and house representatives on the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the United States [...]

By |2021-06-08T12:33:14-05:00March 3rd, 2020|Advocacy, News|0 Comments

4 Ways a Green New Deal Could Present Opportunity for Private Lenders

By |2019-10-24T15:28:55-05:00October 24th, 2019|Advocacy|0 Comments

The GND can create opportunities for private lenders to make money while playing a role in rebuilding  and renewing the country’s vital infrastructure. Suspend disbelief for a moment and imagine the Green New Deal (GND) somehow has passed into law, despite the fractured government in Washington. What would it mean for private lenders? It all [...]

By |2019-10-24T15:28:55-05:00October 24th, 2019|Advocacy|0 Comments

GRC Update: New Jersey Passes Licensing Law for Nonbank Servicers

By |2019-09-30T20:03:03-05:00September 30th, 2019|Advocacy|0 Comments

New Jersey is but one state where challenges  to private lending are occurring. AAPL’s Government Relations Committee (GRC) is constantly scanning nationwide legislation to review for current changes to the law that could affect private lenders. Once the GRC is aware of a potential issue facing our community, we serve as a  voice to make [...]

By |2019-09-30T20:03:03-05:00September 30th, 2019|Advocacy|0 Comments

Cost-Benefit Analysis of HMDA

By |2019-08-28T16:39:14-05:00August 28th, 2019|Advocacy|0 Comments

A practical look at new HMDA reporting requirements and what they mean for private lenders If you are a lender engaged in consumer mortgages, then you are certainly familiar with the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, or HMDA. On the other hand, if you are a private lender engaged in business-purpose loans, then hopefully you have [...]

By |2019-08-28T16:39:14-05:00August 28th, 2019|Advocacy|0 Comments

Private Lending Enemy No. 1: Anonymity

By |2020-02-11T17:27:57-06:00August 28th, 2019|Advocacy|0 Comments

You have a voice, but are you using it? Private lenders are in a tough spot after years of intentionally flying under legislators’ radars. Many private lenders have said they feel their business exists due to regulatory loopholes that could at any moment be found and closed. There is underlying concern that your anonymity allows [...]

By |2020-02-11T17:27:57-06:00August 28th, 2019|Advocacy|0 Comments

AAPL Opposes NY Senate Bill’s 20% Tax on Certain Real Property Transfers

By |2020-02-11T17:27:56-06:00August 2nd, 2019|Advocacy|0 Comments

If passed, New York State SB S3060E will impose a 15-20% conveyance tax on 1-5 separate residential property units located in certain areas of New York City, if transferred within two years of the prior transfer of such property. Sign our opposition petition The bill’s stated purpose is to deter property speculation and flipping in [...]

By |2020-02-11T17:27:56-06:00August 2nd, 2019|Advocacy|0 Comments

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