By T. Robert Finlay, Esq. and Jonathan D. Fink, Esq. California Court of Appeals Gives Industry a Big WinWhen it Comes to Unwinding a Foreclosure Sale For decades, lenders have battled third party purchasers in court over...

By Pam Strickland This article previously appeared in Pam Stickland’s newsletter, Stricktly Strickland. Be careful what you say and how you say it. Choose your words carefully! The most common way of interacting with clients in...

Ask Me Corner: When a property is vested in a trust, corporation, or LLC, verifying proper authority is essential for both loan enforceability and investor protection. We asked two CMA lenders to share what documents they prefer...

By Michelle R. Rodriguez, Esq. COMPLIANCE CORNER: Private lenders and mortgage brokers in California often ask whether to operate under a Department of Real Estate (DRE) broker’s license or a California Finance Lender (CFL)...

“Ask Me” Corner: Welcome to the new “Ask Me” Corner, where we ask CMA members about their experience with various industry practices and what best practices they use in their offices. This month, we’re asking, “how...