Fund Formation & Capital Raising
- Mortgage/Real Estate Fund Structuring
- Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) Drafting
- Operating Agreements / LP Agreements
- Regulation D (506(b) and 506(c)) Compliance
- Investor Subscription Packages
- Blue Sky Filings (State Notice Filings)
- Securities Law Guidance (SEC Compliance)
- Investor Qualification & Accreditation Procedures
- Joint Venture Agreements
Loan Documentation & Transactional Support
- Loan Document Preparation (Notes, Deeds of Trust, Guarantees, Security Agreements)
- Business-Purpose Loan Agreements
- Consumer Loan Compliance Review
- Cross-Collateralization and Cross-Default Structures
- Loan Sale and Assignment Agreements
- Loan Servicing Agreements
- Construction Loan Documents
- Mezzanine/Preferred Equity Structures
- Legal Opinions (Enforceability, Authority, etc.)
Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
- State Lending License Analysis & Applications
- Licensing Exemption Evaluations
- Consumer Lending Compliance (TILA, RESPA, ECOA)
- Commercial Lending Compliance
- Mortgage Broker and Lender Licensing Strategy
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Know Your Customer (KYC) Policies
- Advertising & Marketing Legal Review
- Foreign Investor & Cross-Border Lending Guidance
Foreclosure & Enforcement
- Non-Judicial Foreclosure (CA and Other States)
- Judicial Foreclosure Representation
- Receivership Appointments
- Loan Workouts and Forbearance Agreements
- Default Notices and Breach Letters
- Bankruptcy Monitoring & Creditor Rights Enforcement
- Collection & Recovery Services
- Title Claim Disputes
Compliance Programs & Ongoing Legal Support
- Compliance Policy Development (Loan Origination, Servicing, AML, etc.)
- Internal Legal Audits & Risk Assessments
- Ongoing Legal Counsel (General Counsel Services)
- Loan File Review for Regulatory Compliance
- Investor Relations Documentation Review
- Contract Review & Business Legal Advice
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Investor Lawsuit Defense
- Borrower Litigation (Default, Fraud, Misrepresentation)
- Securities Enforcement Defense (SEC, State Regulators)
- Lender Liability Defense
- Partnership & JV Disputes
- Fraud & Ponzi Scheme Recovery
- Arbitration and Mediation Services
Specialized Services
- REIT Structuring and Compliance
- Bank Partnership Models
- Servicing Platform Development Support
- Digital Lending & Fintech Legal Advisory
- Investor Webinar Compliance Review
- Blockchain and Tokenized Loan Structure Review
- Securitization Strategy Consulting
- Multistate Lending Strategy Mapping
Education, Content, and Industry Leadership
- Speaking Engagements & Industry Events
- Private Lender Education Seminars
- Custom Legal Workshops & Webinars
- Blog and Content Development for Lenders
- Private Lender Podcast & Newsletter Features
Who Geraci LLP Serves
- Private & Hard Money Lenders
- Mortgage Funds & Debt Funds
- Real Estate Investment Companies
- Non-Bank Commercial Lenders
- Note Buyers & Loan Servicers
- Family Offices & Fund Managers
- Fintech Lenders & Startups
- Foreign Nationals Lending in the U.S.
Ready to Partner with Geraci LLP?
Whether you’re launching a fund, navigating licensing, closing complex loans, or managing compliance, Geraci LLP offers full-scope legal support tailored to the private lending industry.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our legal experts.
