Nearly all the American Association of Private Lender’s efforts to support the private lending industry operate under our three pillars: Education, Ethics, and Advocacy. To support these pillars, we appoint AAPL members from across the nation to provide guidance and lead initiatives. Together, these three committees are the drivers for the future of our industry. [...]
Here’s how to write a good private lender company description. With the rise in the number of private lenders in the industry, it’s important to create a company description that will allow you to stand out from your competitors and be memorable for the long term. So, what exactly makes a good company description? At [...]
Instead, promote incentives to increase economic activity and to create the change we all want to see. Most states or other governmental subdivisions that we are aware of impose what is known as a conveyance tax, transfer tax, sales tax or fee on the sale of real property. These taxes are generally very low in [...]
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – September, 2019 – Liquid Logics announced that their best-in-class loan origination software will now integrate with leading nationwide private lender, RCN Capital starting in September 2019. The announcement follows news earlier this year of Liquid Logics’ partnership with PeerStreet’s investor marketplace to integrate their LOS software with PeerStreet’s investor database. The [...]
After nearly a decade of filling the role of Managing Director at RCN Capital, Jeffrey Tesch will be stepping forward as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1st, 2019. Mr. Tesch, who has been with RCN Capital since its founding, has led efforts to develop the company into a national brand within the [...]
I always wanted to be an entrepreneur. At an early age, I delivered a paper route, then ran a lawn cutting business, and later speculated in concert tickets. These experiences confirmed that I wanted to work for myself. So, when I graduated college—with a business management degree and all the wisdom that had been imparted to me—I took my first steps toward that goal. I decided to buy my first Subway franchise. I knew that if [...]
You may recognize RCN Capital's marketing manager, Erica LaCentra from Private Lender magazine’s Lender Limelight, AAPL’s Education Advisory Committee, or maybe noticed when she received one of AAPL’s very first Excellence Awards! We were fortunate to get a chance to talk to this bright and ambitious go-getter about her experiences as a successful female the [...]
Jeff's dedication to promoting transparency throughout the private lending industry plus his tireless commitment to putting customers first has earned him a spot in AAPL's January Member Spotlight. As an inaugural member of AAPL’s Ethics Advisory Committee, Jeff leads by example and abides by all aspects of the Code of Ethics. He has placed a [...]
American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) is pleased to announce the formation of its new Education Advisory Committee. The committee is comprised of five current members: Corey Dutton, Private Money Utah; Chris Ragland, Noble Capital; Andy Williams, Recon Realty Inc.; Erica LaCentra, RCN Capital; Jeff Levin, Specialty Lending Group; and one ex officio position, Nema [...]
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