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Construction Loan Considerations for Private Lenders
Construction lending is among the most complex and risk-intensive product types in the private lending space. From small kitchen renovations to ground-up multifamily developments, construction loans require lenders to navigate title complexities, documentation requirements, draw management, and default protections that are simply absent from standard bridge or term loans. This...
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The capital markets landscape for private lenders has shifted considerably over the past several years. After a period of constrained liquidity and limited secondary market ...
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Private lenders and mortgage professionals operating in California face a significant shift in criminal liability under Assembly Bill 3108 (AB 3108). Signed by Governor Newsom ...
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Private lending fund managers face a critical structural decision when seeking to unlock the tax advantages associated with real estate investment trust (REIT) status. Two ...
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Expanding a private lending operation beyond a single state introduces a complex web of regulatory, licensing, and compliance obligations. For business-purpose lenders looking to originate ...
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The growth of private lending funds has accelerated dramatically, with more sponsors than ever launching debt vehicles to meet investor demand. While the opportunity is ...
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Private lenders face a distinct set of challenges when borrowers default. Unlike institutional banks with dedicated loss mitigation departments, private and non-conventional lenders often lack ...
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Introduction: Managing Early Payoff Risk Prepayment penalties—more accurately termed “prepayment premiums”—serve as compensation mechanisms when borrowers repay mortgage loans before anticipated maturity dates. When loans ...
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Mortgage REITs have gained significant traction among private lending fund managers over the past several years, and their popularity continues to grow in 2025. The ...
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For private lenders and fund managers active in construction and renovation financing, few risks are as consequential as an unexpected mechanics lien claiming priority over ...
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For a private lender or mortgage fund, foreclosure is the legal endpoint of a non-performing loan and the financial midpoint of a recovery cycle that ...
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Post-closing changes to loan documents arise with some regularity in private lending—whether due to clerical errors discovered after funding, mutual decisions to adjust material loan ...
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Usury law is the compliance topic private lenders most often misunderstand and most often regret misunderstanding. Charge an interest rate above what state law allows ...