The industry must take a leadership role in shaping legislation. Private non-consumer lending has been largely ungoverned—anyone wanting to lend a friend enough money to flip a house should be able to, right? The Game Has Changed It’s no longer just a few local private money lenders making small loans on single-family homes. Big money [...]
American Association of Private Lenders announced the members of its inaugural Government Relations Committee (GRC.) The committee serves as the association’s implementation arm for its advocacy goals. “Now is the time to enter the legislative advocacy arena,” said Linda Hyde, AAPL managing director. “Our industry has grown to a point that we can no longer [...]
Senate Meetings a Vital Step for Private Lender Advocacy The American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) met with the offices of several senators on the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; and the Senate Committee on Finance, Thurs., Feb 21, 2019. The delegation of real estate private lenders and AAPL staff [...]
The American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) announced its inaugural Day on the Hill, during which met with the offices of several senators on the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; and United States Senate Committee on Finance. The delegation of private lenders and AAPL staff, including chairman Eddie Wilson and [...]
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