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MORTGAGE FUNDS

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Lessen Your Losses: 3 Tips for Mortgage Fund Managers

May 19, 2021

Mythbusting: Common Myths Regarding Mortgage REITs for Private Lenders

August 20, 2020

SubREIT vs. REIT Conversions: A Practical Discussion

February 11, 2020

What You Need To Know About Mortgage Funds

May 31, 2019

TITLE INSURANCE

Denied but Determined The Battle for Title Coverage Beyond Loan Value

Denied but Determined: The Battle for Title Coverage Beyond Loan Value

June 16, 2023

Unavailable Endorsements State Regulation and Title Company Stubbornness

Unavailable Endorsements: State Regulation and Title Company Stubbornness

June 5, 2023

Common Endorsements Recommended on all Transactions

Common Endorsements Recommended on all Transactions

June 5, 2023

Common Title Policy Endorsements Every Lender Needs to Know

February 18, 2021

USURY

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Oh, California: A Guide to DRE and DFPI Licensing, Usury, Loan Sales, and Daily Compliance

May 19, 2021

California Usury

California Usury 101: What Interest Rate Can You Charge?

December 22, 2020

8 Tips on Avoiding Usury in California

December 16, 2020

Unconscionability and Usury: Where Do You Draw the Line?

February 25, 2020

LITIGATION AND FORECLOSURE

How to Keep Yourself Out of Court (and Away From Me)

How to Keep Yourself Out of Court (and Away From Me)

September 19, 2023

Borrower Defaults - How to Build a Winning Litigation Strategy in 2023

Borrower Defaults – How to Build a Winning Litigation Strategy in 2023

March 29, 2023

AB-1837: Overhauling SB-1079 Foreclosures in 2023 to Address Fraudulent “Eligible Bidders”

AB-1837: Overhauling SB-1079 Foreclosures in 2023 to Address Fraudulent “Eligible Bidders”

January 13, 2023

Options After Default: California Foreclosure, Default Interest, Loss Mitigation, and Recourse

November 7, 2022

LICENSING

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Dazed and Confused: California Mortgage Licenses

April 30, 2021

ALL ARTICLES

Business Purpose Loans

Consumer Laws That Apply to Business Purpose Loans

April 21, 2025

DRE

What Does the DRE Say About Private Money Transactions?

April 11, 2025

S3177

What Will New York Senate Bill S3177 Mean for Lenders?

April 1, 2025

Mortgage Licensing Laws

Major Changes for Mortgage Licensing Laws in Maryland

March 28, 2025

Borrower Claims

3 Ways to Prevent Fraudulent Borrower Claims and Save Big

March 25, 2025

DRE Compliance

Avoid Costly Pitfalls: Mastering DRE Compliance for Your Loan Docs

March 24, 2025

Debt Fund

Debt Fund Structures & Licensing: Making the Right Moves

March 21, 2025

Rule 506(c)

The SEC Issues Game-Changing Update for Reg D Rule 506(c)

March 17, 2025

AB 238

[UPDATE] How Will AB 238 Impact California Lenders?

March 13, 2025

DRE

DRE Rules for Handling Funds & Fees

March 12, 2025

Loan Recovery

4 Legal Strategies for Maximizing Loan Recovery

March 11, 2025

Post-Foreclosure

Navigating Post-Foreclosure Evictions in California

March 5, 2025

Licensing and the DRE Compliance Manual 101

Licensing and the DRE Compliance Manual 101

March 4, 2025

Fund Structure

Open vs. Closed-End Funds: Which Fund Structure is Best?

February 21, 2025

Exemption

How to Choose the Right Exemption for Your Capital Raise

February 21, 2025

Key Details About the Latest CTA Update

Key Details About the Latest CTA Update

February 21, 2025

Tax Bill

Tax Bills in 2025: An Uncertain Future

February 13, 2025

Evaluating Distressed Debt Strategies for Private Lenders

Evaluating Distressed Debt Strategies for Private Lenders

January 30, 2025

Bankruptcy Myths Busted: What Lenders Should Know

Bankruptcy Myths Busted: What Lenders Should Know

January 24, 2025

AB 3108 – Misrepresentations on Business Purpose and Residential Bridge Loans

AB 3108 – Misrepresentations on Business Purpose and Residential Bridge Loans

December 19, 2024

The Future of Debt Funds in 2025

The Future of Debt Funds in 2025

December 16, 2024

AB 2424 What California Lenders Should Know

AB 2424: What California Lenders Should Know

December 16, 2024

Texas Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement

[UPDATE] Texas Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement

December 13, 2024

Repayment Rules

Exploring Repayment Rules in Document Cancellation Claims

November 20, 2024

Temporary Restraining Orders

Temporary Restraining Orders & Preliminary Injunctions: A Basic Overview

October 26, 2024

Recession Woes Why Private Lenders Shouldn't Stress

Recession Woes? Why Private Lenders Shouldn’t Stress

October 23, 2024

CA Private Lender Licensing

CA Private Lender Licensing

October 23, 2024

Vendor

Maximizing Every Dollar: How to Survive When Your Vendor Goes Bust (and Still Have Some Fun)

October 23, 2024

What is the difference between Table Funding, White Labeling, Wholesale, and Correspondent Lending?

What is the difference between Table Funding, White Labeling, Wholesale, and Correspondent Lending?

September 26, 2024

Don’t Squat on Me: Safeguarding Your California Property

Don’t Squat on Me: Safeguarding Your California Property

August 29, 2024

Unlocking Growth Why Marketing Is Your Most Valuable Asset in Private Lending

Unlocking Growth: Why Marketing Is Your Most Valuable Asset in Private Lending

July 24, 2024

The Importance of Networking in the Lending Industry

July 24, 2024

The End of Chevron Deference – And Business Purpose Loans?

The End of Chevron Deference – And Business Purpose Loans?

July 3, 2024

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Conversion of Investment in Loan Receivables to an REO Via Foreclosure

June 14, 2024

Debt Funds

3 Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Debt Funds

June 14, 2024

Distressed Debt Funds – Why they’re different (1)

Distressed Debt Funds – Why they’re different?

June 14, 2024

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Compliance Guidelines for Fund Filings and Operations

June 14, 2024

Business Purpose Loans to Individuals Secured by Residential Property

Business Purpose Loans to Individuals Secured by Residential Property

May 22, 2024

Lending, Brokering, or Servicing Licensing Requirements and their Exceptions

Lending, Brokering, or Servicing Licensing Requirements and their Exceptions

May 8, 2024

Staying Under the Limit An exploration of Usury

Staying Under the Limit An exploration of Usury

May 7, 2024

Understanding Prepayment Penalties

Understanding Prepayment Penalties

May 7, 2024

Navigating the Highs and Lows of Financing in the Cannabis Industry in California

Navigating the Highs and Lows of Financing in the Cannabis Industry in California

April 18, 2024

Cannabis 2024 Outlook – Still Growing Like a Weed

Legal Update May 2024: CANNABIS 2024 OUTLOOK – STILL GROWING LIKE A WEED

April 18, 2024

[UPDATE] Loan Modifications in Peril in California (In re: Moon)

April 16, 2024

Navigating the Maze of Licensing Rules for Private Lenders: Simplifying Business Purpose Lending Secured by Residential Real Estate

Navigating the Maze of Licensing Rules for Private Lenders: Simplifying Business Purpose Lending Secured by Residential Real Estate

March 21, 2024

Geraci LLP Elevates Steven E. Ernest, Esq., to Partner, Reinforcing Commitment to Excellence in Legal Representation

Geraci LLP Elevates Steven E. Ernest, Esq., to Partner, Reinforcing Commitment to Excellence in Legal Representation

February 21, 2024

Navigating the Maze: Understanding Service of Lawsuits in California

Navigating the Maze: Understanding Service of Lawsuits in California

February 18, 2024

What Constitutes a Good Set of Loan Documents

What Constitutes a Good Set of Loan Documents?

February 16, 2024

Private Lending 101 Foundational Considerations in Forming a Debt Fund

Private Lending 101: Foundational Considerations in Forming a Debt Fund

February 16, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act: A Comprehensive Guide for Fund Managers in the Era of Enhanced Financial Accountability

Corporate Transparency Act: A Comprehensive Guide for Fund Managers in the Era of Enhanced Financial Accountability

January 18, 2024

California Compliance Toolkits For Private Lenders

California Compliance Toolkits For Private Lenders

January 17, 2024

The Economy Is Risky, But the Rewards Are Waiting for You

The Economy Is Risky, But the Rewards Are Waiting for You

January 17, 2024

Where are we headed Geraci leadership is looking forward to 2024

Where Are We Headed? Geraci Leadership Is Looking Forward to 2024

December 21, 2023

Careful There, Love Protecting Private Lenders from Rampant Mortgage Fraud

Careful There, Love: Protecting Private Lenders from Rampant Mortgage Fraud

December 8, 2023

Geraci LLP Elevates Steven E. Ernest, Esq., to Partner, Reinforcing Commitment to Excellence in Legal Representation

Jennifer Young, Esq., Promoted to Partner at Geraci

December 6, 2023

Assignment of Rents – What, Why, and How?

November 29, 2023

Meeting the REIT 100 Investor Test

November 28, 2023

Unmasking Deception: The Intricate Web of Fraud in Private Lending

November 25, 2023

Securing Interests: Navigating the Intricacies of Assignment of Rents in California Real Estate

November 23, 2023

Signing Authority Why Should I Care Doesn’t Title Insurance Cover Me Anyway

Signing Authority: Why Should I Care? Doesn’t Title Insurance Cover Me Anyway?

November 16, 2023

Empowering Agents Through a Power of Attorney What Should Be Included

Empowering Agents Through a Power of Attorney: What Should Be Included?

October 30, 2023

Getting Signature Authority Down Right!

Getting Signature Authority Down Right!

October 2, 2023

How to Keep Yourself Out of Court (and Away From Me)

How to Keep Yourself Out of Court (and Away From Me)

September 19, 2023

Navigating the 2023 Economic Landscape: Recession-Proofing Your Loan Files

September 19, 2023

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