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MORTGAGE FUNDS

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Lessen Your Losses: 3 Tips for Mortgage Fund Managers

May 19, 2021

Mythbusting: Common Myths Regarding Mortgage REITs for Private Lenders

August 20, 2020

SubREIT vs. REIT Conversions: A Practical Discussion

February 11, 2020

What You Need To Know About Mortgage Funds

May 31, 2019

TITLE INSURANCE

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ALTA and CLTA In California Made Simple

October 10, 2025

Denied but Determined The Battle for Title Coverage Beyond Loan Value

Denied but Determined: The Battle for Title Coverage Beyond Loan Value

June 16, 2023

Unavailable Endorsements State Regulation and Title Company Stubbornness

Unavailable Endorsements: State Regulation and Title Company Stubbornness

June 5, 2023

Common Endorsements Recommended on all Transactions

Common Endorsements Recommended on all Transactions

June 5, 2023

USURY

California Usury

California Usury 101: What Interest Rate Can You Charge?

December 22, 2020

Unconscionability and Usury: Where Do You Draw the Line?

February 25, 2020

California Usury Law

California Usury Law: A Guide for Private Lenders

October 14, 2019

Buying Notes from Banks and Think You’re Okay From Usury? Think Again.

August 30, 2017

LITIGATION AND FORECLOSURE

Judicial Foreclosures

Why Smart Lenders Choose Judicial Foreclosures

June 25, 2025

Lending Litigation

7 Essential Lending Litigation Strategies

September 19, 2023

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Borrower Defaults – How to Build a Winning Litigation Strategy in 2023

March 29, 2023

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AB-1837: Overhauling SB-1079 Foreclosures in 2023 to Address Fraudulent “Eligible Bidders”

January 13, 2023

LICENSING

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Dazed and Confused: California Mortgage Licenses

April 30, 2021

ALL ARTICLES

Rising DSCR rates and the Federal Reserve rate increase affecting private lending

Rising Rates Are Back: What the Fed’s Latest Move Means for Private Lending and DSCR

September 17, 2026

Commercial loan closing process for private lenders

Commercial Loan Closing Process: What Lenders Need to Know from Term Sheet to Funding

September 3, 2026

Legal strategies for maximizing loan recoveries for private lenders

8 Legal Strategies for Maximizing Loan Recoveries for Private Lenders in California

August 12, 2026

Distressed debt opportunities in RTL and ground-up construction lending

A Distressed Debt Opportunity Is Building in RTL and Ground-Up Construction. Is Your Fund Structured to Capture It?

August 10, 2026

Construction loan endorsements including ALTA 32 and ALTA 33 title insurance protections for lenders

The Ins and Outs of Construction Loan Endorsements: Understanding ALTA 32 and ALTA 33

July 31, 2026

Distressed inventory trends showing rising foreclosures and limited distressed real estate opportunities for private lenders

The Distressed Inventory Paradox: Why Rising Foreclosures Aren’t Creating More Deals

July 23, 2026

Evictions after foreclosure in California for private lenders

Evictions After Foreclosure: What Private Lenders Need to Know

July 21, 2026

Private lending due diligence involving entity review and title review

Due Diligence in Private Lending: How Entity and Title Reviews Work Together to Protect Your Loan

June 22, 2026

California lending compliance requirements for CFL and DRE license holders

You’ve Got the License. Now What? A Practical Guide to California Lending Compliance

June 18, 2026

California bankruptcy pitfalls for private lenders

California Bankruptcy Pitfalls for Private Lenders: 8 Costly Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

June 15, 2026

Utah PLM license requirements for private lenders

Utah PLM License: A New Path for Private Lenders

May 12, 2026

SEC rule changes affecting fund managers and investor eligibility

SEC Qualified Client Rule: What Fund Managers Need to Do Next

April 15, 2026

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The Hidden Risks of All-Inclusive Trust Deeds (AITDs) and Wrap Mortgages

April 15, 2026

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Loan Workout vs Foreclosure: How Lenders Should Evaluate Default Strategy

April 15, 2026

California Foreclosures – Strategies for Lenders

California Foreclosures: Strategies for Private Lenders (2026 Guide)

April 14, 2026

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Offshore Capital Risks: A Tactical Guide for U.S. Lenders and Fund Sponsors

April 7, 2026

Converting Rule 506(b) Offerings to Rule 506(c): Considerations for Fund Managers

March 19, 2026

California anti-deficiency laws and lender recovery limitations

California Anti-Deficiency Laws: What Lenders Can Recover and Where Guaranties Fit

March 12, 2026

Crisis Management When Defaults and Foreclosures Climb in Debt Funds

March 11, 2026

AML Compliance for Private Lenders

AML Compliance for Private Lenders: FinCEN Real Estate Rule

February 19, 2026

Protecting Lender Rights in California Bankruptcy Cases: A Practical Guide

February 19, 2026

Title Insurance

Title Insurance 101: What You Need to Know About Title Insurance

January 29, 2026

Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance Essentials for Scaling Private Lending Firms

January 20, 2026

Fractional Loan Platform

Innovation Meets Regulation – Why Fractional Loan Platforms Must Think Like Securities Issuers

December 18, 2025

Foreign Investor

3 Vital Steps for Safe Deals with Foreign Investors

November 26, 2025

Family Real Estate

Understanding the Risks in Family Real Estate Investments

November 25, 2025

Mega Fund

The Rise of Mega Funds and the Competitive Squeeze

November 24, 2025

NMLS Renewal

2025 NMLS Renewal Requirements for Company Licenses

November 7, 2025

Loan Documentation

5 Loan Documentation Steps You Can’t Overlook

November 4, 2025

Mortgage Funds for Private Lenders

Essential Basics on Mortgage Funds for Private Lenders

November 3, 2025

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How Tech for Lenders Can Reduce Risk and Increase ROI

October 21, 2025

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Why AML Compliance is Critical for Lenders

October 20, 2025

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ALTA and CLTA In California Made Simple

October 10, 2025

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Squatter vs Trespasser in California: Why It Matters

October 8, 2025

Utah Lending License Requirements

Utah Lending License Requirements Spark Calls for Reform

October 7, 2025

Non-QM Lender

Non-QM Lenders Crack Down as Fraud Risks Soar

October 3, 2025

AB 130

Surviving AB 130: Critical Insights for California Lenders

October 2, 2025

Business Purpose and Consumer Loans

Business Purpose and Consumer Loans Explained

September 30, 2025

Mezzanine Loans

Mezzanine Loans: Essential Insights for Smart Lenders

September 24, 2025

Receiverships

How Receiverships Help Lenders Take Control and Reduce Risk

September 23, 2025

Warehouse Financing

Warehouse Financing Explained: Capital Raising Strategies for Lenders

September 17, 2025

REIT Compliance

Fund & REIT Compliance 2025: Stay Ahead or Fall Behind

September 12, 2025

Fortra Law

Fortra Law Unveils Rebrand at Innovate 2025 Conference, Celebrates with Launch Party in Newport Beach

September 5, 2025

Warranty Deed

Warranty Deed Insights to Bulletproof Your Portfolio

August 15, 2025

Yield Spread Premiums

Yield Spread Premiums: A Key Tool for Brokers

August 14, 2025

Replevin

Replevin Explained: An Essential Guide for Lenders

August 7, 2025

Mortgage Underwriting

Mortgage Underwriting 101: 5 Steps You Can’t Afford to Miss

August 6, 2025

Deed of Trust vs Mortgage

Deed of Trust vs Mortgage? Private Lending Basics

August 5, 2025

Trust Deed Investing

Trust Deed Investing vs. Fund Structures: Unlocking Efficiency & Scalability

July 29, 2025

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Partnering With a Private Lending Law Firm? Read This First

July 29, 2025

Hard Money Lending Laws

Hard Money Lending Laws: A Quick Guide

July 29, 2025

Protecting Lenders From Rampant Mortgage Fraud

July 28, 2025

Networking opportunities for Lenders

Why Networking Opportunities for Lenders Are Key to Long-Term Success

July 22, 2025

Busted Construction Projects

The Stress of Busted Construction Projects

July 21, 2025

California Mortgage Law

California Mortgage Law Threatens Foreclosures for Lenders

July 17, 2025

fund formation

Fund Formation 101 for Private Lenders: What You Need to Know About Legal Structure, Reg D, and State Compliance

July 15, 2025

Loan Servicing Agreement

5 Must-Have Terms in Your Loan Servicing Agreement

July 14, 2025

Avoid Closing Delays

Avoid Closing Delays: Why an Escrow Officer Is Crucial

July 14, 2025

REITs

REITs and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Lenders Need to Know

July 7, 2025

The Best State to Form an LLC For Real Estate Investing

The Best State to Form an LLC for Real Estate Investing

June 26, 2025

Judicial Foreclosures

Why Smart Lenders Choose Judicial Foreclosures

June 25, 2025

In re Moon

In re Moon and the Future of California Lending

June 9, 2025

Geraci LLP Rebrands as Fortra Law, Signaling a Bold New Chapter in Private Lending Legal Services

June 7, 2025

REITs

3 Major Issues REITs Can Create and How to Avoid Them

May 21, 2025

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