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Press ReleasesSponsored by FlipCo Financial4 min read
FlipCo Financial has been named a Founding Premier Capital Partner of the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME), connecting its private lending platform directly to AIME's network of more than 40,000 independent mortgage…
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs7 min read
September brought renewed growth to private lending despite rising benchmark rates. Bridge loan transactions increased 13% year-over-year, driven by ground-up construction and fix-and-flip activity, while DSCR lending reached a new…
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
InsightsSponsored by Tower Fund Capital6 min read
Explore how loan participations and whole loan sales can help private lenders expand origination capacity, preserve liquidity, manage concentration risk, and build more scalable lending platforms.
By Ed Gitlin
Legal UpdatesSponsored by Fortra Law3 min read Premium
AB 1957 changes California’s foreclosure rules by narrowing the post-sale bidding framework established under SB 1079. Here’s what private lenders, servicers, and trustees need to know before the law takes effect.
By Steven Ernest, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Forecasa3 min read Premium
Explore Forecasa’s latest Regional Spotlight on the West, including private lending market share, the fastest-growing metros, emerging lenders, and where BPL activity is expanding.
By Forecasa Intelligence
Case StudySponsored by Lima One Capital2 min read
Learn how Lima One Capital stepped in and closed a $1.04 million Phoenix construction loan in less than two weeks, providing 95% loan-to-cost financing.
By Chad Eder
SpotlightSponsored by MM Lending16 min read Premium
MM Lending President Dalton Elliott shares his vision for growth, customer experience, and the leadership lessons behind his path from Credit Analyst to President.
By Uriel Fleicher
InsightsSponsored by Lendyx4 min read
Why do private lenders scrutinize every deal? Shaun Ashkenazy explains the downside math behind credit decisions and how originators can pitch better loan packages.
By Shaun Ashkenazy
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs6 min read Premium
Lightning Docs’ August 2026 report reveals slowing Bridge and DSCR growth, rising rates, and Ground-Up Construction emerging as a key growth driver.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
InsightsSponsored by RCN Capital5 min read
Learn how private lending helps brokers expand financing solutions, better serve real estate investors, and grow their business in today’s market.
By Andy Bates
EventsSponsored by Fortra Law4 min read
Inside the panels at FortraCon Newport Beach 2026, where private lending leaders discussed AI, securitization, growth, risk, technology, capital markets, and legal issues.
By The Elite Officer Team
EventsSponsored by Fortra Law1 min read
Inside the social side of FortraCon Newport Beach 2026, from the golf tournament to cocktails and receptions that brought the private lending community together.
By Uriel Fleicher
InsightsSponsored by Fortra Law7 min read
The 2026 real estate maturity wall is creating new opportunities for private credit. Kevin Kim explores CRE debt, RTL, SFR construction, and fund formation.
By Kevin Kim, Esq.
SpotlightSponsored by Constructive Capital15 min read Premium
Constructive Loans CEO Ben Fertig discusses leadership, DSCR growth, broker relationships, AI, company culture, and the decisions behind the firm’s success.
By Uriel Fleicher
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Forecasa4 min read Premium
Explore Forecasa’s August 2026 report on the Northeast BPL market, including private lending share, metro growth, loan volume, and emerging lenders.
By Forecasa Intelligence
InsightsSponsored by The Elite Officer8 min read
Inside the Velocity–Toorak deal: what public transaction documents reveal about the $62M acquisition, $3B loan portfolio, servicing, and future loan sales.
By Uriel Fleicher
Press ReleasesSponsored by Toorak Capital Partners7 min read
Velocity Financial will acquire Toorak Capital’s operating platform and manage its approximately $3 billion business-purpose loan portfolio.
SpotlightSponsored by The Mortgage Office15 min read Premium
TMO CEO Sourabh Chirimar discusses the SFR Analytics acquisition, TMO Analytics, AI strategy, and how technology can help lenders make better decisions.
By Uriel Fleicher
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs6 min read Premium
Bridge rates fell below 10% for the first time since June 2022, while DSCR lending reached an all-time monthly volume high on Lightning Docs.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by RCN Capital7 min read Premium
RCN Capital’s Summer 2026 Investor Sentiment Survey hits a record low as investors adapt financing, rental and fix-and-flip strategies.
By Rick Sharga