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Key Strategies to Win in Private Money Lending

Key Strategies to Win in Private Money Lending

Learn three key strategies to help your private real estate lending business get an edge in today's increasingly competitive lending environment.

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A Brief History of DSCR Loans

How DSCR Loans Became a Mainstream Tool for Real Estate Investors

How to Raise Capital For Hard Money Lending

How to Raise Capital For Hard Money Lending

Raising capital is key but challenging. Discover strategies to successfully raise capital for your private money lending business in our latest post.

A Brief History of SFRs

A Brief History of SFRs

A deep dive into single-family rental investment trends, financing, market shifts, and growth outlook from 2008 to 2025 in the U.S. real estate market.

Capital Channels For Hard Money Lenders

Capital Channels For Hard Money Lenders

Learn about the various channels you can leverage to grow your real estate private lending business.

The 5 Big Inefficiencies in Private Lending

The 5 Big Inefficiencies in Private Lending

Learn about five common issues impacting efficiency in private real estate lending and how a better Loan Management System may be the answer to them.

Private Lenders Fill The Gap As Banks Turn Away New Construction Loans

Private Lenders Fill The Gap As Banks Turn Away New Construction Loans

Amid the US housing crisis, private lending emerges as a key solution for developers facing traditional loan hurdles. Explore how private lenders offer speed, flexibility, and higher funding to tackle the 4.9M unit shortage.

The Growing Trend Toward In-House Servicing

The Growing Trend Toward In-House Servicing

Discover why more private lenders are opting for in-house loan servicing. Learn about the benefits, including better borrower relationships, cost savings, and improved control.

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How Data Cleanliness and Access Controls Unlock AI Potential

Why Data Cleanliness Matters

Can Private Lending Scale Without Losing Its Edge?

Can Private Lending Scale Without Losing Its Edge?

Private lending wasn't built on complex financial models. It was built on spee

Capital Raising Regulations for Real Estate Private Lenders

Capital Raising Regulations for Real Estate Private Lenders

Understand and navigate Regulation D, Rules 506(b) and 506(c) to raise capital while staying compliant.

Leading the Evolution of Private Lending

Leading the Evolution of Private Lending

From basketball courts to private lending, Sage Usher combines discipline, tech innovation, and family legacy to redefine Ushjo Lending, a rising force in U.S. markets, blending tradition with modern efficiency.

Tackling Private Lending: Devon Kennard’s Next Big Play

Tackling Private Lending: Devon Kennard’s Next Big Play

From NFL linebacker to private lender, Devon Kennard relies on Baseline to build 42 Solutions with discipline and focus.

Don’t Be The Cheapest Lender

Don’t Be The Cheapest Lender

Learn why focusing on trust, reliability, and long-term relationships is key to success for real estate private lenders, rather than competing solely on price.

How to Attract and Manage Institutional Grade Investors

How to Attract and Manage Institutional Grade Investors

Wesley Carpenter and Shaye Wali sit down to discuss what it takes to land and manage institutional grade investments.

Fund Administration: When, Why, and Costs

Fund Administration: When, Why, and Costs

When is the right time for private real estate lenders to hire a fund administrator and how much will it cost?

Ground Up Construction: The Only Real Solution to Housing Shortages

Ground Up Construction: The Only Real Solution to Housing Shortages

America’s housing shortage is driving investors to ground-up construction, with private lenders providing fast, flexible capital as banks pull back.

Why Private Lenders Stand to Win From Trump's SFR Ban

Why Private Lenders Stand to Win From Trump's SFR Ban

President Trump’s proposal to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family rentals surprised the real estate world. While aimed at boosting homeownership, it creates new opportunities for private lenders serving smaller investors.

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How Kiavi Scaled

How Kiavi became the largest business purpose lender in real estate

AI Agents in Private Real Estate Lending

AI Agents in Private Real Estate Lending

Discover how vertical AI agents are transforming private real estate lending—from origination to servicing—unlocking speed, scale, and smarter decisions.