Average Market Rate - May 2026
Many real estate investors focus on rates and leverage when choosing a lender. However, delayed draws, unreliable approvals, and weak underwriting can quietly erode profit margins. John Santilli of Unitas Funding explains why successful investors and brokers increasingly prioritize execution certainty, honest underwriting, and strong capital partnerships over headline pricing.
When a first-time real estate investor faced an appraisal setback, Ryan Lo of Express Capital Financing helped turn the challenge into a long-term success.
Figure has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kiavi in a transaction valued at approximately $717 million.
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IMN SFR East 2026 returns to Miami Beach as one of the most important gatherings for the single-family rental industry, bringing together investors, operators, lenders, and builders for three days of networking, insight, and dealmaking.
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