Author: Kevin Kim Have you paused to consider whether your borrowers are establishing their entities exactly as necessary in the context of the law? If not, seize the opportunity to…

Author: Tom Hajda, Esq. Whether you are a new or seasoned private lender, compliance is central to your company’s long-term success. While it is true that private lenders who make…

Author: Melissa C. Martorella, Esq. When it comes to the subject of title insurance, there is plenty of confusion. The average person has heard of title insurance yet does not…

Author: Mike Neue, Esq. There is plenty of information available for those who are considering bankruptcy. However, secured lenders are smaller in numbers, so they receive less attention on the…

Author: Melissa C. Martorella, Esq. The process of making a loan secured by real property is a high-stakes affair. That’s why aspiring lenders want to ensure they do everything possible…

Author: Melissa C. Martorella, Esq. Simply finding the perfect borrower can seem like an arduous process—but the search for the borrower and real property collateral is just the beginning of…

Author: Anthony F. Geraci, Esq. By now, most of our clients obtain personal guaranties on all their loans. However, almost as if it is an afterthought, they don’t know what…

Author: Kyle Niewoehner, Esq. Dealing with a financial crisis during uncertain times creates significant challenges for many lenders and borrowers. As seen during the COVID-19 crisis, a significant number of…

Author: Melissa C. Martorella, Esq. Historically, for an interest in a real estate, such as a deed of trust or mortgage, first in time equaled first in line – with…

Author: Melissa C. Martorella, Esq. and Nema Daghbandan, Esq. During the COVID-19 crisis, an unprecedented number of borrowers requested loan payment deferrals from their lenders. But even without a national…