Production is down and regulation is up. In response, companies hope to increase production via branch development and brokers are looking for a safe harbor from all of the new regulations. But how do you find the right fit? Read on and I will share four tips that will help your chances of getting it right the first time.Read more

By investing in communities the real estate finance industry has played a critical role in the American economy. The turmoil of the last couple of years in the industry has, however, threatened this critical responsibility.Read more

Eight federal regulatory agencies have released a final model privacy notice form that will make it easier for consumers to understand how financial institutions collect and share information about consumers. Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB Act), institutions must notify consumers of their information-sharing practices and inform consumers of their right to opt out of certain sharing practices.Read more