by Keith Quinney | Aug 18, 2026 | Broker Guide, Market Analysis, Non-QM Lending, Tips and Tricks
BRRRR loans let your investor clients recycle one pool of capital across an entire rental portfolio, and AHL funds both halves of the strategy in house. ● TL;DRKey TakeawaysThe six things to know before you structure a BRRRR deal. 01 BRRRR is two loans, not one. A...
by Keith Quinney | Aug 10, 2026 | Broker Guide, Market Analysis, Non-QM Lending, Tips and Tricks
The 2026 condo rule changes loosened some requirements and tightened others, but the biggest shift is moving from a more LTV-based approach to a full look at the HOA’s financial health. ●TL;DR Key Takeaways The six changes to know before your next condo file....
by Keith Quinney | Jul 27, 2026 | 1099 Loans, Broker Guide, Market Analysis, Tips and Tricks
1099 mortgage loans qualify your independent contractor clients on the income their 1099s report, not the number left after Schedule C write-downs. A growing share of the borrowers your partners work with are paid on a 1099 instead of a W-2. Real estate agents,...
by Keith Quinney | Jul 23, 2026 | Broker Guide, DSCR Insights, Market Analysis
A non-warrantable condo is any condominium project that fails Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac eligibility. Conventional financing is off the table. The deal still closes, but only if the broker knows where to take it. Non-warrantable condo deals used to be a niche corner of...
by Keith Quinney | Jun 16, 2026 | Market Analysis, Non-QM Lending, Tips and Tricks
TL;DR Key Takeaways The six points to internalize before you reopen a dormant conversation. 01 National Homeownership Month is a re-engagement pretext, not a marketing holiday. The brokers who get anything out of it lead with a specific structural insight, not a...
by Eric Krattenstein | Mar 23, 2026 | Market Analysis, Non-QM Lending
A well-constructed rehab budget is the foundation of successful fix and flip financing—it demonstrates project viability to lenders, guides contractor negotiations, and provides the roadmap for draw requests throughout renovation. For brokers helping investors secure...
