Legal Insights

The Pitfalls of Fractionalized Deeds of Trust
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Read the full November edition of Originate Report here. Many investors like the alternative lending space where they can invest in mortgages, otherwise...

Guide to Selling Your Fix-and-Flip in the Summer
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More and more, the fix-and-flip real estate investment approach is becoming the go-to method for turning a profit in the industry—with the year-end...

Understanding Forbearances
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A forbearance is the process of offering borrowers a temporary reduction in the amount they pay on their regular installments or a periodic...

Are Referral Fees Legal on Commercial Loans?
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Is it legal to pay referral fees for commercial mortgage referrals? Yes! Even in states where a license is required to broker commercial...

How pooled investor funds can contribute to your earnings & business growth
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Have you wondered what a mortgage fund could do for you? I bet you’re wondering why you would even want one. Simply put,...

Death & Taxes: Closing on Time, Every Time
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Part Three of a Six-Part Series As a senior advisory escrow officer and escrow manager who has worked in this industry for more...

HERO Loans?
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More like VILLAIN loans. Here’s What You Need To Watch Out For-They Will Either Delay Your Deal, Kill Your Deal or Worse… Everyone...

Building a Strong Antitrust Compliance Program
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With the Dodd-Frank Act in full swing and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) seemingly issuing a new regulation or rule proposal each...

Meeting the New HMDA Reporting Requirements
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Changes are on the horizon for the mortgage industry; however, banks and credit unions are hoping the government rethinks its approach to new...

Closing on Time, EVERY Time
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As a Senior Advisory Escrow Officer and Escrow Manager, as well as someone who has worked in this industry for more than a...