John MacLean

Fidelity Mortgage Lenders at the 2025 Western States CREF Conference We’re proud to share that John MacLean, Executive Vice President at Fidelity Mortgage Lenders, Inc., will be one of the featured speakers at the 2025 Western States CREF Conference. The Western States CREF Conference is one of the premier gatherings for commercial real estate finance professionals, bringing together industry leaders,

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If you’re investing in commercial real estate, there’s one critical decision you’ll need to make early on. Whether it’s a retail center, multifamily building, or office space, you should think about whether you’ll borrow from private lenders vs banks, the latter being the more traditional option. Both options can help you finance your next acquisition or refinance an existing loan.

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Join Us at the LoanMakers Forum™ Networking Expo! Fidelity Mortgage Lenders invites you to a dynamic afternoon of networking, live deal-making, and industry insights at the LoanMakers Forum™ on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Voco Laguna Hills. This high-energy event brings together commercial real estate lenders, brokers, investors, and professionals for real-time loan presentations, lender matchmaking, and focused networking

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Investing in commercial real estate is one of the most effective ways to build wealth, generate passive income, and grow your portfolio. But before you can close the deal on a commercial building, office, warehouse, or retail space, you need to navigate the commercial real estate loan process. While it may seem complex at first, understanding each step can help

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For business owners and real estate investors seeking to expand their portfolios, open new locations, or invest in income-generating assets, securing a commercial property loan is a critical step. But the process is much more complicated than getting a residential mortgage. Before lending you money, lenders look at an extensive list of factors, everything from your financial stability to the property’s income-generating potential.

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Loan brokers looking to stay informed on the latest trends and opportunities in the Southern California commercial lending market won’t want to miss the Commercial Real Estate Summit Online on June 19, 2024. This virtual event features industry leaders, including John MacLean, Executive Vice President at Fidelity Mortgage Lenders, sharing timely insights on the current lending landscape. It’s also a

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I’m excited to be one of the speakers at RENTV’s 2025 Orange County State of the Market Conference, happening on Thursday, June 26th at the beautiful Spectrum Terrace event venue in Irvine, CA. This full-day event brings together top commercial real estate professionals for insightful discussions on the OC Industrial, Office, Retail, Multifamily, and Finance markets. The conference kicks off

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Why Mortgage Lenders Are Raising Interest Rates Suppose you’ve been following the real estate market lately. In that case, you’ve noticed something a little disturbing: mortgage lenders are increasing interest rates, and this is happening at a breakneck speed. For homeowners, investors, and businesses, this change is akin to a sudden storm after years of calm. Seasoned professionals in commercial

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We’re proud to share that John MacLean, Executive Vice President of Fidelity Mortgage Lenders, Inc., will be speaking on the Lender’s Panel at the upcoming Commercial Real Estate & Lending Conference, taking place this Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at The Westin Long Beach. This event brings together real estate professionals, lenders, investors, and industry leaders for a full day of

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