💼 LLC vs. Personal Name: The Smartest Way to Title Your Investment Property in 2026 🏠

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 08/12/2025

💼 LLC vs. Personal Name: How Investors Should Title Their Properties When Financing Choosing whether to title your investment property in an LLC or your personal name is one of the most misunderstood parts of real estate investing. And it matters — not just for asset protection, but also for financing, rates, approvals, taxes, and long-term portfolio planning.

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker

🏦 Banks Tiptoe Back Into CRE Lending — But Old Loan Troubles Still Haunt the Market ⚠️

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 06/12/2025

🏦 Banks Tiptoe Back Into CRE Lending — Even As Old Troubles Stick Around After two years of tightening credit, frozen loan committees, and conservative underwriting, banks are finally stepping back into the commercial real estate (CRE) arena

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker

🏗️ Renovation Loans 101: The Ultimate Guide to Financing Fixer-Uppers, Add-Ons & Rebuilds 🔧

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 05/12/2025

🏗️ Renovation Loans 101: How to Finance Fixer-Uppers, Add-Ons & Rebuilds Renovation loans are one of the most powerful — yet misunderstood — tools available to homebuyers, homeowners, and investors. Whether you’re buying a fixer-upper, adding square footage, upgrading outdated systems, or rebuilding after damage, the right renovation loan can turn a vision into reality without draining your cash reserves.

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker

💳 “Top Credit Score Myths Destroying Your Mortgage Approval 🚫”

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 04/12/2025

💳 Credit Score Myths That Are Killing Your Loan Approval — and How to Fix Them When it comes to qualifying for a mortgage in 2026, your credit score is still the #1 factor lenders evaluate first—yet most borrowers sabotage themselves because they believe outdated or flat-out wrong information.

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker