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Multifamily Lending Outlook 2025: Cautious Optimism in a Shifting Economic Landscape

The multifamily real estate sector has been a stable and growing sector of real estate investment for over a decade. Despite the recent domestic and global economic turmoil investors are facing coming out of Q1 of this year, 2025 is shaping up to continue that trend, albeit with a more complex set of challenges and...

May 8, 2025
Banks
economic outlook 2025

Monthly Market Minute, May 2025

Resilience and Risk in 2025 – Commercial Lending at a Crossroads GoDocs’ Monthly Marketing Minute digs into the trends impacting lending in 2025. The economy is shifting, and so is commercial lending. In the latest episode of GoDocs’ Monthly Market Minute, GoDocs’ Chief Legal Officer, Brenda Gordon, joins Senior VP of Business & Strategy Ren...

May 7, 2025
Commercial Lending
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The Right Tool for the Job: Understanding the Key Differences Between Residential and Commercial Loans

When it comes to borrowing money for business purposes, it’s crucial to understand that residential and commercial loans are not interchangeable. Each serves a distinct purpose and operates with its own set of rules, protections, and expectations. Using the wrong type of loan can lead to significant complications and unnecessary risks. Let’s explore the key...

May 2, 2025
Commercial Lending
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The Strategic Advantage: Adopting a Commercial-Focused DocGen Platform

In the world of commercial lending, precision and customization aren’t just “nice to have”—they’re business-critical. Yet, as previously discussed, many lenders attempt to retrofit document generation systems built for residential loans for complex commercial transactions. This isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a strategic misstep. The smarter, safer, and more cost-effective approach is to adopt a document generation...

April 29, 2025
Commercial Lending
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The High Cost of the Wrong Tool: Why Residential Loan Docs Don’t Work for Commercial Lending

In our last post, The Right Tool for the Job, we explored the fundamental differences between residential and commercial loans. Now, let’s take that a step further and discuss a common—and potentially costly—mistake: attempting to use an automated document generation tool designed for residential loans to process commercial loan transactions. While repurposing a familiar residential...

April 28, 2025
Banks
commercial loan document automation

The Hidden Risks of Sticking to the Status Quo in Legal Documentation

Fear of Change in Legal Document Generation Systems Leaders at financial institutions often tell me, “Our current document generation system isn’t perfect, but it’s familiar and gets the job done. The idea of switching vendors or onboarding something new feels overwhelming, so why risk the disruption?” This perspective is understandable. Change brings uncertainty, and with...

April 22, 2025
Banks
small business loans

Why Small Business Loans Are Poised to Surge in 2025 and 2026

The only clear trend at this time is that economic uncertainty is expected to remain a constant for the next several years, thereby setting the stage for a surge in small business loans. As larger corporations delay growth plans while they wait for the global economy to stabilize and as the labor market continues to...

April 21, 2025
Banks
economic outlook 2025

Monthly Market Minute, April 2025

In our March market outlook, GoDocs' Ren R Hayhurst and Keith Mayer break down the impact of tariffs, inflation, and rising Treasury yields.

April 16, 2025
Commercial Lending
Trends in DSCR Loans

Infographic: Trends in Long-Term vs. Short-Term Commercial Loans

Trends in Long-Term vs. Short-Term Commercial Loans From shifting interest rates to rising loan values, GoDocs platform data reveals key insights into private lending trends across long-term DSCR loans and short-term commercial loans. This snapshot highlights how market dynamics are influencing borrower behavior, lender confidence, and what’s ahead as the industry braces for a wave...

April 15, 2025
Commercial Lending
Commercial Lending Trends

Commercial Lending Trends 2025: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

The commercial lending market is evolving rapidly, and understanding the latest trends is critical for lenders, investors, and financial institutions looking to stay ahead. GoDocs’ latest report, “GoDocs Market Insights: Navigating Shifts in Private Commercial Lending,” reveals key insights that could impact lending strategies in 2025 and beyond. The Numbers Tell a Story Over the...

April 15, 2025
Banks
State-level commercial lending regulations

States Step In: The (Possible and Scary) New Reality for Commercial Lending Regulations

As the federal government pulls back on staffing key regulatory agencies and deemphasizes the enforcement of various regulations in the commercial lending space, state legislatures have slowly started stepping in to fill this void. For lenders, this shift creates both challenges and opportunities, as a growing patchwork of state-level rules likely will reshape the regulatory...

April 14, 2025
Banks
sba loans

Why Banks and Credit Unions Should Increase Small Business Loan Volume

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, driving innovation, job creation, and local prosperity. For banks and credit unions, increasing the volume of small business loans isn’t just about supporting economic growth, it’s a strategic move that enhances financial stability and customer relationships. Here’s why your institution should actively seek ways to expand its...

April 10, 2025

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