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A podcast about private mortgage lending for residential and commercial real estate investors. It's also known as "hard money lending" or "bridge lending." Most of it is short-term financing with terms less than 2 years, but we also cover long-term loans. We focus on loan origination but also share insights about the capital side of the business.

  1. 4D AGO

    Inside F2 Finance with Christian Faes

    Rocky Butani talks with Christian Faes, CEO of F2 Finance, LLC. Christian shares his journey from founding and scaling a multi-billion-dollar U.K. lending platform (LendInvest) to launching F2 Finance in the United States. The conversation covers F2’s balance sheet lending model, bridge loan guidelines, land and commercial deal appetite, state-by-state strategy, and how they compete in a highly competitive private lending market. We also dive into F2’s capital structure, fund model, foreclosure philosophy, and what Christian sees ahead for private lending in 2026. Visit F2's profile on PrivateLenderLink.com to learn more and to contact them: https://privatelenderlink.com/profile/f2-finance-llc/?utm_source=lender-link-podcast This interview is Episode #26 of the Private Lending Insights Podcast: https://podcast.privatelenderlink.com/

    56 min

  2. JAN 29

    Wholesale Private Lending Compliance and Legal Structures

    Rocky Butani interviews Melissa Martorella, Esq., Partner at Fortra Law, for a deep dive into wholesale capital structures in private lending. Melissa breaks down the legal and compliance considerations behind wholesale lending, white labeling, table funding, and correspondent lending, with a focus on residential transition loans (aka hard money). The conversation covers state licensing requirements, borrower disclosures, liability risks, and how lenders and brokers can structure their businesses correctly while scaling nationwide. This episode is essential listening for private lenders, brokers, capital providers and others navigating wholesale lending models. Visit Fortra Law's profile on PrivateLenderLink.com to learn more and to contact them: https://privatelenderlink.com/profile/fortra-law/?utm_source=lender-link-podcast This interview is Episode #25 of the Private Lending Insights Podcast: https://podcast.privatelenderlink.com/.

    44 min

  3. 11/24/2025

    Inside i Fund Cities: Private Lending Growth, Construction Loans & Market Trends

    Rocky Butani talks with Bryan Ziegenfuse and Chris Tereo, Co-Founders of i Fund Cities, a national private lender based in Philadelphia. They discuss the company’s impressive 2025 growth, funding close to $900 million in private loans, their boots-on-the-ground expansion strategy, and trends in construction, fix & flip, and DSCR lending. The conversation also covers market forecasts for 2026, delinquency trends, loan program details, and i Fund Cities’ approach to capital markets and customer experience. Visit iFC's profile on PrivateLenderLink.com to learn more and to contact them: https://privatelenderlink.com/profile/ifundcities/?utm_source=lender-link-podcast This interview is Episode #24 of the Private Lending Insights Podcast: https://podcast.privatelenderlink.com/.

    58 min

  4. 11/07/2025

    Private Lending Market Update 2025 Q3 with Data from Lightning Docs

    In this episode of Private Lending Insights, Rocky Butani interviews Nema Daghbandan, Esq., CEO of Lightning Docs and Partner at Fortra Law. They discuss nationwide trends in private lending interest rates, loan volume, and market dynamics for both bridge and DSCR loans — based on real data from thousands of transactions each month on the Lightning Docs platform. Nema breaks down rate movements across major states, explains why competition is intensifying, the rapid rise in DSCR loan volume, the evolution of securitizations, and what’s next for private lending in 2026. Visit Lightning Doc's profile on PrivateLenderLink.com to learn more and to contact them: https://privatelenderlink.com/profile/lightning-docs/?utm_source=lender-link-podcast This interview is Episode #23 of the Private Lending Insights Podcast: https://podcast.privatelenderlink.com/.

    1h 14m

  5. 11/04/2025

    The Baltimore DSCR Rental Loan Fraud Scheme

    Rocky Butani interviewed Jon Hornik, Managing Partner of Private Lender Law and President of the National Private Lenders Association (NPLA), to discuss the Baltimore DSCR fraud scheme that shook the private lending industry in 2025, affecting dozens of lenders and millions in loans. Jon explains how the scheme worked, who was impacted, and what the NPLA is doing to fight fraud and protect lenders — including a new watchlist database for bad actors and updated valuation best practices for DSCR loans. Visit Private Lender Law’ profile on PrivateLenderLink.com to learn more and to contact them: https://privatelenderlink.com/profile/private-lender-law/?utm_source=lender-link-podcast Connect with Jon Hornik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-l-hornik-esq-6620509a/ This interview is Episode #22 of the Private Lending Insights Podcast: https://podcast.privatelenderlink.com/

    31 min

  6. 10/10/2025

    Inside Stormfield Capital: Real Estate Bridge Lending Strategy & Market Outlook

    Rocky Butani talks with Wesley Carpenter, Co-Founder and Partner at Stormfield Capital, a Connecticut-based private lender and debt fund manager with $750MM AUM. Wes discusses the 2025 market outlook, the state of bridge lending, and how Stormfield serves investors across the East Coast. He shares insights on loan volume, underwriting discipline, the company’s capital structure, and its plans to expand beyond the Northeast. Visit Stormfield's profile on PrivateLenderLink.com to learn more and to contact them: https://privatelenderlink.com/profile/stormfield-capital/?utm_source=lender-link-podcast This interview is Episode #21 of the Private Lending Insights Podcast: https://podcast.privatelenderlink.com/.

    1h 18m

  7. 09/18/2025

    Inside Residential Capital Partners: 100% Financing for Rehab Projects Nationwide

    Rocky Butani interviewed Paul Jackson, President & CEO of Residential Capital Partners, one of the few private lenders offering 100% financing for residential & multifamily rehab projects nationwide. Paul shares his insights on the real estate market, ground-up construction trends, and how ResCap has maintained steady lending volumes for 16+ years. Learn all about their loan program, borrower requirements, interest rates, fees, and much more. Visit ResCap's profile on PrivateLenderLink.com to learn more and to contact them: https://privatelenderlink.com/profile/residential-capital-partners/?utm_source=lender-link-podcast This interview is Episode #20 of the Private Lending Insights Podcast: https://podcast.privatelenderlink.com/.

    55 min

  8. 07/30/2025

    Navigating What’s Next in Private Lending: Trends, Strategy, and Vision with Anthony Geraci

    Rocky Butani interviews Anthony Geraci, founder of the newly re-launched Geraci Law Firm and a long-time leader in the private lending space. Anthony discusses his recent split from the firm he originally built, his continued focus on supporting private lenders, and his vision for the future of the industry. Anthony shares his perspective on major trends shaping the industry — from the rise of capital markets and securitization, to the growing demand for 50-state lending and alternative credit strategies. He also reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, the future of conferences in the space, and how private lenders can stay competitive in a shifting market. Visit Geraci LLP's website: https://geracillp.com/?utm_source=lender-link-podcast This interview is Episode #19 of the Private Lending Insights Podcast: https://podcast.privatelenderlink.com/ 00:00  Intro03:40  Leaving the Old Firm, Starting Fresh07:20  Private Lending’s Next Decade11:05  Capital Markets & Securitization Trends15:00  Balance Sheet vs. Institutional Models19:20  DSCR Loans & Secondary Market Demand24:15  Nationwide Lending & Licensing Expansion29:10  Commercial Real Estate Outlook34:00  Strategic Advisory for Lender Growth39:20  Conferences, Networking & Industry Impact45:05  Founding AAPL & Industry Evolution51:00  Final Thoughts on What’s Next

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A podcast about private mortgage lending for residential and commercial real estate investors. It's also known as "hard money lending" or "bridge lending." Most of it is short-term financing with terms less than 2 years, but we also cover long-term loans. We focus on loan origination but also share insights about the capital side of the business.

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  • Creator
    Lender Link
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    2025 © Private Lender Link, Inc.
  • Show Website
    Private Lending Insights

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