For lenders to thrive in the current demanding capital landscape, understanding the pulse of the market and the factors driving it is of utmost importance. In today’s financial market, capital is a precious commodity. The current dynamic between borrowers and lenders is undergoing a seismic shift. The shortage of discretionary capital has led to an [...]
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 to bring to light up-to-date state-of-the-industry data that had previously been unavailable for those in the private lending sector. The [...]
These guidelines will help you successfully navigate your capital options as you set up and grow your private lending business. So, you decided to become a private lender—but that’s about all you’ve decided. There are so many “flavors” of private lenders, each doing hugely different things, that you may be overwhelmed with the choices. This [...]
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. As the leader of your company, now is the time to stay positive and engaged—while being prepared to make hard [...]
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 investing, ultimately secured by real estate via a mortgage, without the heavy lifting of flipping properties. Private lending is a [...]
Upgrading a website may not be top of mind for the owners of most private lending companies, but it’s something you should do at least every three years. Web technology is constantly evolving, and competition continues to increase in the private lending space. It’s critical to keep your website fresh so it makes a good [...]
If you are seeking capital to grow your private lending firm, keep these strategies in mind. As the private lending industry starts to face headwinds, including higher interest rates, more small- and midsized lenders are focused on growing quickly to compete. They know their larger competitors are receiving a better price when they sell loans. [...]
This is your 2022 update on state-by-state requirements to transact a business purpose, private loan. What is probably most surprising about needing a mortgage license to transact business purpose loans is private lender perception. Private lenders who make loans in states that require a license generally assume all states require a license. Similarly, private lenders [...]
Words have power. We use them to define our place in the world and to communicate that position to others. Recently, one phrase long used in our industry has come under fire: hard money. What is a hard money lender? Is it the same as a private lender? An asset-based lender? Non-agency? Balance sheet lender? [...]
Working with private lenders has allowed me to scale my real estate investment business faster by leveraging OPM. An established history with private lenders has let me get deals done that would never have come to fruition otherwise. But there are pain points. My gosh, have there been pain points. Here’s what I wish lenders [...]
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