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.
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
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.
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
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
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Just Be The Bank14 min read Premium
The Q2 2026 State of the Union examines the AI investment boom, corporate leverage, consumer stress, labor weakness, inflation risks, and what they mean for real estate investors and private lenders.
By Dave Stech
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Forecasa3 min read Premium
Explore Forecasa's Regional Spotlight on the South's business-purpose lending market, including private lending growth, lender trends, top metros, and emerging market opportunities.
By Forecasa Intelligence
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs6 min read Premium
June 2026 marked the busiest month ever recorded on Lightning Docs, with private lending reaching a record 7,606 transactions.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs6 min read Premium
Private lending demand remained strong in May 2026, with over 6,500 loans closed and record loans per business day despite rising interest rates.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Just Be The Bank13 min read Premium
The economy is no longer moving in one direction. In this 2026 State of the Union for Real Estate Investors, industry veteran Dave Stech analyzes the rise of the K-shaped economy, concentration risk in the stock market, changing housing…
By Dave Stech
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs4 min read Premium
April 2026 Private Lending Report by Nema Daghbandan analyzing bridge and DSCR loan trends, rising Treasury yields, interest rate movements, transaction volumes, and the evolving private lending market across the United States.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs8 min read Premium
Nema Daghbandan, Esq. analyzes Q1 2026 private lending data: record 7,000+ loans on Lightning Docs, 54% DSCR growth YoY, and tightening spreads signal a resilient market.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs5 min read Premium
Lightning Docs’ February 2026 Market Report reveals rising bridge loan activity, continued DSCR growth, declining interest rates, and the lending trends shaping the private real estate finance market.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lima One Capital2 min read Premium
Lima One Capital's 2026 Housing Market Overview analyzes projections from leading sources to help real estate investors navigate market conditions.
By Uriel Fleicher
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs5 min read
Nema Daghbandan reports on January 2026 private lending trends: declining rates, high DSCR demand, and tightening competition across bridge and DSCR markets.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs6 min read Premium
Nema Daghbandan analyzes full-year 2025 private lending data from Lightning Docs, revealing industry shifts in bridge and DSCR markets.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by SFR Analytics2 min read Premium
Glenn Hull of SFR Analytics analyzes 2025 investment activity data across 27,000+ ZIP codes to reveal top markets and investor trends.
By Glenn Hull
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Forecasa3 min read Premium
Michael Fogliano of Forecasa reports that private lending surpassed $125 billion in 2025, with 13,631 active lenders, highlighting the market's rapid growth and fragmentation as a structural shift in real estate finance.
By Forecasa Intelligence
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs4 min read Premium
Bridge lending rebounds 6% while DSCR loans hit record highs. New growth markets emerge nationwide.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.