Private lending is a debt business, but a meaningful portion of every private lending platform’s regulatory exposure lives in securities law. The moment a lender ...

Every real estate loan is secured by a written instrument, but not every instrument creates the same rights, the same remedies, or the same exit ...

Mortgage brokers operate in a competitive landscape where compensation structures can make or break a deal. One of the most important mechanisms available to brokers ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...