August 15, 2018
Three Critical Checks You Need Before Accepting Any Contractor
Every construction and renovation loan lender has the same goal: originate construction loans in a safe and cost-effective manner. In order to achieve this goal and maintain the best interest of the lender as well as the client, lenders should be willing to have open...
June 12, 2018
Diversity in Homeownership Matters More Than You May Think
Earlier in 2018, a workshop by the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME) took place in Irvine, California. While this may have seemed like an ordinary lending conference at its surface, it provided a fresh perspective on inequality and housing in the US. A presentation given by Nadja Vital on affordable mortgage lending provided a solid introduction to understanding contemporary social justice within the US housing market.
May 14, 2018
Is It Time to Think About CTP Lending?
In an ever changing housing market, lenders are beginning to focus on smaller market opportunities, which means those with niche loan products and fulfillment capabilities will stand a good chance of standing out from the pack.
May 11, 2018
VA Construction Loan Program Updates
On Friday April 6th, the VA replaced Chapter 7 Topic 2 (7-13) of the VA Lender’s Handbook in an attempt to provide clarification and guidance.
February 27, 2018
16 Major Updates to Fannie Mae’s HomeStyle Renovation Program
Fannie Mae announced significant changes to their HomeStyle Renovation loan program.
December 12, 2017
How to Originate a Successful Construction Loan
Successful selling of CTP lending products will be based on your expertise in construction lending, and your ability to effectively communicate the features and benefits of Construction-to-Permanent loans to consumers and builders. Read on to learn how!
December 4, 2017
Construction Lending Has More Benefits Than You Think
There is a huge market of borrowers looking for construction loans – and if you are an experienced banker, credit union, or mortgage lender who has never offered a construction product, or focused only on renovation loans, it might be time to consider setting up a construction loan program.
November 10, 2017
15 Ways Construction Loan Software Will Make You a Better Lender
Struggling to keep up with the sheer volume of loan information you have to manage? Here are 15 Ways Land Gorilla’s construction loan software will help.
October 4, 2017
5 Fantastic Reasons Why Mortgage Bankers Need To Offer Construction Loans
Here’s why mortgage bankers need to offer consumer construction-to-permanent financing options to their borrowers (Number 3 is our favorite.) Read on!
August 9, 2017
10 Outstanding Experts in the Spotlight at Ground Up
Meet the mortgage industry leaders sharing their strategies that will ease the growing tension in the housing market at the Ground Up: Construction Lending Summit.