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Running a private lending fund requires far more than originating quality loans. The moment you raise capital from outside investors, you enter the domain of
The California appellate decision in Honchariw v. FJM Private Mortgage Fund sent shockwaves through the private lending industry when it was issued in September 2022.
By Anthony Geraci, Esq. | Founder, Geraci LLP Published: June 2021 | Updated: January 2025 California’s borrower-protective foreclosure laws create substantial challenges for private lenders
New Disclosure And Notification Mandates For Residential Lenders Legislative Overview On September 20, 2024, California enacted AB 2424 (Mortgages, Foreclosure), establishing new foreclosure notice and
Cross-collateralization is a lending mechanism that gives private lenders significant structural advantages—but it requires careful documentation and a clear understanding of how it affects all
Every private lender claims to be “customer focused” or “relationship-oriented.” These phrases appear in marketing materials, conference presentations, and investor decks with remarkable consistency. Yet
Private lending transactions move quickly, and few situations test a lender’s decision-making more than unexpected title exceptions appearing hours before a scheduled closing. Whether the
Most published material about consumer or business bankruptcy is written for the borrower. Far less is written for the secured lender on the other side
Updated for 2025 When extraordinary circumstances disrupt contractual performance—whether through natural disasters, economic crises, regulatory changes, or global events—parties quickly discover whether their agreements anticipated
When a borrower stops paying on an income-producing property loan, the question private lenders often face is not whether they have rights — it is
