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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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The real estate investment trust landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, driven by fundamental changes in where and how Americans choose to ...

History of AML laws - Geraci LLP

Anti-money laundering (AML) laws are a critical part of the U.S. financial and legal landscape. For private lenders, financial institutions, and businesses operating in real ...

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When principals cannot personally execute loan documents, powers of attorney provide a mechanism for authorized agents to act on their behalf. However, improper documentation of ...

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When a foreclosure sale falls short of covering the full loan balance, private lenders can find themselves facing a significant financial gap. However, there is ...

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Ensure compliance with California blue sky laws. Geraci LLP helps issuers and fund managers with securities filings and investor protection. ...
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High interest rates and lending practices in Arizona can raise complex questions. Borrowers and lenders alike worry about whether their contracts comply with state licensing ...

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Loan defaults are an inevitable feature of private lending. Markets contract, borrowers lose income, and even well-underwritten loans can fall into distress when circumstances change. ...

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The California Department of Real Estate examines broker fee handling and trust account operations more frequently — and more closely — than almost any other ...

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Business purpose loans are nontraditional mortgage loans where a borrower uses loan proceeds for a non-consumer purpose. A non-consumer purpose means any loan in which ...

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As a private lender, it’s easy to feel a sense of comfort once your loan is secured by real property. After all, if the borrower ...