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CMA Spring Conference
CMA Spring Conference John MacLean of Fidelity Mortgage Lenders will be attending the California Mortgage Association (CMA) Spring Conference, a premier industry event bringing together mortgage professionals, lenders, and decision-makers from across California. 📍 Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, CA 📅 March 18–20, 2026 John looks forward to connecting with peers, discussing market trends, and building relationships throughout the conference.
Commercial Real Estate & Lending Conference
Commercial Real Estate & Lending Conference 📍 The Westin Long Beach 📅 Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Fidelity Mortgage Lenders will be attending this year’s Southern California Commercial Real Estate & Lending Conference, bringing together lenders, investors, and industry leaders. 🎤 John MacLean, Fidelity Mortgage Lenders, will be speaking during the LoanMakers Forum – Lender Presentations at 11:00 AM – 12:00
Why Hard Money Matters in Today’s Market
Borrowers across the country are asking what is hard money and why it matters in today’s lending climate. Banks are slower, underwriting has tightened, and commercial real estate faces pressure from rising vacancies and higher rates. Hard money has become a practical tool for borrowers who need speed, flexibility, and certainty. Why? The answer is simple: it gives you a
Why Fidelity Relies on Verbal Appraisals for Speed and Efficiency
If you’ve ever gone through the bank process for a commercial real estate loan, you know how slow it can be. A full appraisal often costs $2,500–$15,000 (depending on the property) and can take two to six weeks before the report is ready. That’s the time you don’t have when you’re trying to lock in a deal. At Fidelity Mortgage
San Diego State of the Market Conference
San Diego State of the Market Conference Fidelity Mortgage Lenders is excited to share that John McLean, Senior Vice President at Fidelity Mortgage Lenders, will be one of the featured speakers at the upcoming San Diego State of the Market Conference on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, hosted by RENTV at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa. This annual event brings
The Role of AI in Private Money Lending
Private money lending (hard money) has always been about speed and flexibility. Now, with AI, it’s faster, more accurate, and more borrower-friendly than ever. Faster Approvals with AI Traditional underwriting can take weeks of manual review—digging through rent rolls, pulling comps, validating zoning, and analyzing local market trends. By contrast, AI can process the same data in hours. How it
Recourse vs Non-Recourse Commercial Loan: What’s the difference?
When you borrow for a commercial property, the loan you choose makes all the difference. With a bank’s recourse loan, if the loan goes south, your entire asset portfolio and credit are on the line. With Fidelity Mortgage Lender’s private-money non-recourse commercial loan, only the property you borrowed against is at risk—your other assets and your credit stay protected. That’s
💼 Join Us at the CRE Networking Expo!
💼 JOIN US AT THE CRE NETWORKING EXPO! All Star Group Events presents an exciting afternoon of networking, collaboration, and industry insights at the CRE Networking Expo featuring The LoanMakers Forum™ — happening Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Marines Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco. Connect with top lenders, brokers, investors, and commercial real estate professionals for live presentations,
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