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Cross-Collateralized Lenders May Face Litigation from Junior Lienholders Private lenders with cross-collateralized assets typically have extra security but face a unique challenge: junior lienholders who have no other source of assets from the same creditor can sue to force the lender into focusing on a different collateral or even get...

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Two ALTA loan policies side by side on a light table 2006 edition on the left

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) transitioned from the longstanding 2006 loan policy to the updated 2021 version, which is now the standard form issued ...

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When a real estate transaction closes with the seller providing financing to the buyer, the arrangement is commonly known as a “seller carry-back” or “seller ...

A signature block on a loan document the authorized officer's name, title

Verifying that the right person signs your loan documents is not a technicality; it is a fundamental requirement that determines whether your loan is enforceable. ...

Special dividends for private lending funds - Geraci LLP
Discover how Mortgage REITs unlock tax advantages for private lenders with OBBBA 2025 reforms. 20% QBI deduction, 25% TRS flexibility, and expert REIT formation by ...
A rejected loan document a signature crossed out in red

Every private lender has encountered the question: does it really matter who signs the loan documents, as long as title insurance is in place? The ...

Understanding Loan Parties A Legal And Strategic Guide For Private Lenders In 2025 - Geraci LLP

Published: November 2020 | Updated: January 2025 By Geraci LLP Banking & Finance Team Introduction: Beyond Simple Two-Party Transactions Real estate loan transactions rarely involve ...

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As market conditions create opportunities in non-performing loan acquisition, many private lenders explore distressed debt fund strategies. However, these funds differ fundamentally from traditional performing ...

A California DRE compliance manual open on a desk annotated pages, highlighted sections

California maintains some of the most rigorous regulatory standards in the nation when it comes to real estate lending and brokerage activities. For private lenders ...

Private Lending Legal Compliance Guide Navigating State By State Regulations In 2025 - Geraci LLP

By Anthony Geraci, Esq. | Founder, Geraci LLP Published: August 2019 | Updated: January 2025 Private real estate lending operates within a complex regulatory framework ...

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Effective mortgage underwriting is the foundation of a profitable and sustainable private lending business. Whether a lender specializes in fix-and-flip financing, DSCR rental loans, bridge ...

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The Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program—established under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—has generated substantial interest among real estate developers and private lending clients since ...

Geraci LLP legal blog article

Regardless of what you may have heard from other business entities or what tactics were used to try to market new firms on Google, Geraci ...