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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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Updated for 2025 When extraordinary circumstances disrupt contractual performance—whether through natural disasters, economic crises, regulatory changes, or global events—parties quickly discover whether their agreements anticipated ...

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When a borrower stops paying on an income-producing property loan, the question private lenders often face is not whether they have rights — it is ...

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Gap closings are a well-established feature of commercial real estate transactions, and their prevalence has only increased as portfolio deals, remote closings, and multi-jurisdictional transactions ...

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For mortgage brokers operating under the authority of the California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintaining strict compliance in loan document preparation and borrower disclosures ...

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Why Private Lenders Face Elevated Fraud Risk Private lending occupies a unique position in the capital markets. Borrowers who fall outside the parameters of conventional ...

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Brand identity represents one of the most valuable assets any business develops. Your company name, logo, and distinctive marks differentiate your services in crowded markets ...

Real estate and lending - Geraci LLP

So, you decided to become a private lender and that’s about all you’ve got decided. Are you trying to figure out the “perfect setup” to ...

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In today’s lending environment, brokers are returning to a model where they broker loans to private investors while retaining servicing rights. This approach creates a ...

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Private lending continues to attract capital from investors seeking asset-backed returns outside the volatility of public markets. As capital flows into this space, the structural ...

Private lending law documents - Geraci LLP

As we navigate the intricate tapestry of the 2023 economic market, lenders worldwide are grappling with the looming specter of a potential recession. With global ...

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When a borrower defaults, the path to recovery is rarely straightforward. Private lenders who approach the recovery process without a clear legal strategy often find ...

Securities Exemptions For Capital Raising A Strategic Guide For Private Lenders And Fund Managers - Geraci LLP

By Anthony Geraci, Esq. | Founder, Geraci LLP Published: September 2020 | Updated: January 2025 Private lenders and real estate fund managers seeking to scale ...