February 2026

The growing number of small property owners presents unique opportunities and challenges for lenders. Small landlords serve as a crucial segment of the real estate market, often managing fewer properties and relying on personalized strategies to operate efficiently. However, their smaller scale of operations can sometimes complicate loan evaluations. When evaluating small property owners, lenders […]

Former Federal Housing Commissioner Brian Montgomery is joining VA lender Newday USA as vice chairman of its advisory board. Processing Content “Brian’s record of leadership at the highest levels of federal housing finance speaks for itself,” said Rob Posner, CEO of Newday USA in a press release. “As we continue to set new standards and

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. is entering the home insurance market, offering products at origination through a new partnership with The Baldwin Group.   Processing Content The two companies announced the launch of the home lender’s new affiliated business Thursday, with Fairway utilizing embedded proprietary technology belonging to the insurance brokerage and advisory firm. The new business will