Private lenders who structure their real estate transactions through deeds of trust must give careful consideration to one often-overlooked element: the selection of a qualified

The January 2025 wildfires that devastated Los Angeles County prompted California lawmakers to introduce Assembly Bill 238 (AB 238), also referred to as the Mortgage

Economic disruptions, whether triggered by a pandemic, interest rate shocks, or broader recessionary pressures, create unique challenges for commercial mortgage lenders and their borrowers. When

Receiving notice that a borrower or business customer has filed for bankruptcy creates immediate uncertainty for any creditor. The process is governed by a dense

In wrongful foreclosure and lender liability litigation, borrower plaintiffs frequently seek cancellation of written instruments—deeds of trust, notices of default, notices of trustee’s sale, and

The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) introduced a wave of tax planning opportunities across virtually every sector of the economy. For

Real property represents the largest asset class in the United States, and every transaction involving it carries the risk of hidden defects in the chain

When a borrower defaults on a real estate loan, foreclosure is often the first remedy that comes to mind. However, experienced private lenders know that