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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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Expanding a private lending operation beyond a single state is one of the most significant growth milestones for any originator or mortgage fund. It also ...

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The private lending industry operates in cycles, and 2025 presents a market environment that demands careful, deliberate decision-making. Elevated interest rates, shifting property values in ...

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Among the various sectors within commercial real estate, multifamily properties have consistently demonstrated superior performance characteristics across economic cycles. For private lenders, fund managers, and ...

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California’s legislative landscape for private lending shifted significantly when Governor Newsom signed AB 2424 into law on September 20, 2024. Effective January 1, 2025, this ...

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The global private credit market is on track to surpass $1.67 trillion in 2025, driven by institutional demand, bank retrenchment, and an expanding base of ...

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Florida’s regulatory treatment of business purpose mortgage lending has experienced significant attention over the past several years. Understanding the current licensing requirements—and how they compare ...

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The private lending landscape has shifted dramatically over the past several years. What was once a market dominated by fix-and-flip transactions has evolved as distressed ...

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Private lending fund managers face a critical decision in 2025: whether to incorporate a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) structure into their operations. With legislative ...

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The Staying Power of the Debt Fund Model As private lending continues its evolution toward greater institutional participation and standardization, a recurring question among industry ...

Navigating Mergers And Acquisitions - Geraci LLP

Mergers and acquisitions in private lending present unique challenges distinct from traditional business combinations. Unlike conventional M&A transactions involving manufacturing companies or service businesses, lending ...

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More than two years have passed since the California First District Court of Appeal issued its ruling in Honchariw v. FJM Private Mortgage Fund, LLC ...

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Challenging economic conditions often present the greatest opportunities for disciplined private lenders. While market volatility creates risk, strategic lenders who maintain rigorous standards and aggressive ...