One Shining Light
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Manufactured-home communities remain viable investments during the pandemic
Play a Winning Hand
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You need to stay informed, positive and flexible in today’s tough market
Build on a Solid Foundation
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Help clients avoid costly mistakes on commercial construction projects
Knock Down Goliath
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Local mortgage companies can compete with the big boys of the industry
Crucial Ingredient
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Compliance needs to be baked into every part of the digital mortgage process
Safe Harbor
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Mortgage rates should stay lower for longer as the market offers comparatively little risk
Get Ready for the End of LIBOR
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A new benchmark will anchor the cost of adjustable-rate commercial mortgages
Use Defeasance to Lower Rates
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This mortgage prepayment strategy frees up properties to be refinanced
What’s It Really Worth?
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Look to the past, not the present, to evaluate a hotel’s true value
Small Lenders Play a Vital Role
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Independent mortgage banks gained prominence during a tumultuous time