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Missed Your NMLS Renewal? You’re Not Alone
Missed Your NMLS Renewal? You’re Not Alone This morning, I received an email from a client in full panic. They had logged into NMLS and saw: “Failed to Renew.” They were understandably concerned that something may have been missed. Specifically, they wanted to confirm whether their annual report had been...
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Published: February 2024 | Updated: January 2025 By Geraci LLP Litigation Team Executive Summary Proper service of process stands as the jurisdictional foundation for every ...
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As private lending continues to grow across the U.S., many lenders are seeking efficient ways to launch or expand their lending operations without falling into ...
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Published: May 2024 | Updated: January 2025 By Geraci LLP Banking & Finance Team Understanding Usury: Balancing Fair Returns with Borrower Protection Usury laws establish ...
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Private lending funds have become a popular vehicle for investors seeking higher returns and direct control over their investments. But forming a private lending fund ...
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Published: March 2024 | Updated: January 2025 By Geraci LLP Corporate & Securities Team Executive Summary Private lenders financing real estate investors through business-purpose loans ...
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You already know the mortgage business is one of the most competitive industries in America. With more than 688,000 active mortgage loan originator licenses nationwide, ...
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Private lending offers significant opportunities for investors to finance real estate projects, small businesses, and other ventures outside traditional banking channels. However, private lenders must ...
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As private lending grows in popularity, so does regulatory scrutiny. Whether you’re a solo hard money lender or managing a multi-state mortgage fund, understanding licensing ...
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Published: May 2023 | Updated: January 2025 By Geraci LLP Banking & Finance Team Market Overview: The Shifting Landscape The private lending capital markets environment ...
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Legal Eligibility Foreign nationals have the right to buy real estate in the U.S., and private lenders can lend to them, provided they comply with ...
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Private lenders must carefully review the laws of each state they lend in. Licensing, interest limits, disclosures, and foreclosure laws can differ significantly. Non-compliance can ...
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As we reach mid-2025, significant changes to the U.S. anti-money laundering (AML) regulatory landscape are taking effect—impacting private lenders, financial institutions, and compliance officers nationwide. ...