Business purpose loans are nontraditional mortgage loans where a borrower uses loan proceeds for a non-consumer purpose. A non-consumer purpose means any loan in which ...

Private lending transactions involve more than just a lender handing money to a borrower. A well-structured loan agreement identifies each participant, defines their legal obligations, ...

Real estate brokers who find themselves involved in transactions where the property becomes part of a bankruptcy estate face a critical question: Can I still ...

I’m sure you have wondered if your social media strategy is doing more than just looking pretty and giving your marketing team something to do. ...

Managing a lending operation means maintaining relationships with dozens of vendors, borrowers, and service providers. When one of those critical partners files for bankruptcy, the ...

The Evolution of Capital Sources in Private Lending Private lending has undergone a fundamental transformation over the past decade. What was once a fragmented industry ...

California lenders, take a breath. A recent ruling, In re Moon, and the resulting passage of SB 1146 may have flown under the radar—but they ...

For years, the once-glamorous REIT structure fell out of favor with private lenders and fund managers. But the landscape has changed—dramatically. Thanks to the passage ...

California Department of Real Estate (DRE) regulations impose strict requirements on how brokers handle client funds and fees. Violations can result in license suspension, fines, ...