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Canadian Capital Is Looking South: What It Means for Private Lenders

Over the past year, I have had more conversations than ever with Canadian private lenders asking a deceptively simple question: should we be looking at the United States? Five years ago, that question was relatively uncommon. Today, it comes up constantly—and for good reason....

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Since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017, Real Estate Investment Trusts have emerged as a dominant capital structuring tool ...

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Experienced California insurance lending lawyers protecting borrowers and lenders in coverage disputes, consumer claims, and financial compliance. ...
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Ensure compliance with California hard money lending laws. Geraci LLP helps lenders, brokers, and borrowers avoid penalties and legal risks. ...
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California made legislative history when it became the first state in the nation to require consumer-style lending disclosures for commercial financing transactions. The Small Business ...

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California fund formation lawyers guide private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds through compliance, structuring, and investor protection. ...
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Mezzanine Financing A Comprehensive Guide For Private Lenders In 2025 - Geraci LLP

Published: September 2024 | Updated: January 2025 By Geraci LLP Banking & Finance Team Executive Summary Mezzanine financing occupies the strategic middle ground between senior ...

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The private lending industry has evolved rapidly over the past decade, with firms scaling from small balance sheet lenders into institutional-grade platforms managing billions in ...

A California privacy compliance checklist spread on a legal desk CCPA and CPRA obligations

California’s privacy laws have fundamentally reshaped how businesses collect, use, and share personal data. For private lenders, understanding the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and ...

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Maryland has enacted significant changes to its mortgage licensing framework that every private lender operating in the state must understand. Following the Maryland Appellate Court’s ...

A secured creditor's bankruptcy preparedness binder proof of claim forms

Economic cycles inevitably bring waves of borrower distress, and private lenders who fail to prepare for the resulting bankruptcy filings risk significant losses to their ...

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Navigating lending rules in Arizona can feel overwhelming. Whether you are starting as a private lender, expanding your business, or facing disputes in court, every ...