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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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Real property represents the largest asset class in the United States, and every transaction involving it carries the risk of hidden defects in the chain ...

A multi-state cannabis legalization status map beside a private lending opportunity analysis —

The Accelerating Pace of State-Level Cannabis Reform Cannabis legalization continues its steady march across the United States, with a growing number of states authorizing either ...

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The Critical Role of Risk Disclosure in Fund Formation Private placement memorandums (PPMs) serve as the primary disclosure document for private funds raising capital under ...

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When a borrower defaults on a real estate loan, foreclosure is often the first remedy that comes to mind. However, experienced private lenders know that ...

A forbearance best practices checklist spread on a lender's desk documentation requirements

When economic disruption strikes, private lenders face a challenge that sits squarely at the intersection of business judgment and legal obligation. Requests for loan forbearance ...

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The Growing Legal Risk of Informal Digital Communications Private lenders and real estate professionals communicate constantly through text messages, emails, and instant messaging platforms. While ...

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The definition of “accredited investor” sits at the foundation of the private capital markets. It determines who can participate in exempt offerings under Regulation D, ...

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California’s SB 1079, codified primarily under Civil Code Section 2924m, fundamentally altered the non-judicial foreclosure landscape when it took effect in 2021. Originally designed to ...

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Private fund managers and capital raisers who rely on Regulation D have long viewed Rule 506(c) as a double-edged sword. While the exemption permits general ...

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Introduction Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment Agreements (SNDAs) are critical tri-party documents in commercial real estate lending that define the relationship between lenders, landlords/borrowers, and tenants ...

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Navigating Economic Volatility: A Framework for Fund Managers Economic crises arrive without warning. Whether triggered by pandemic, financial market collapse, geopolitical disruption, or natural disaster, ...

Florida's business-purpose exception statute beside a private lending compliance update —

Private lenders operating in Florida have long relied on a foundational distinction in mortgage licensing law: the business purpose exception. That exception has historically shielded ...