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James Gaskin reviews the major themes of 2025 in real estate lending and forecasts for 2026.

James Gaskin kicks off Season 3 with a deep dive into the major themes that shaped real estate lending in 2025 — and what's ahead for 2026. From market trends and fraud risk to AI adoption and the war for talent, James offers a candid, insightful look at the state of the industry. This solo episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom for both real estate investors and lenders navigating an uncertain, competitive environment. Key Points from This Episode 3:08 – Welcome to Season 3: New energy, evolving content, and a look back at 2025 7:23 – Recapping 2025: Intense competition, rate compression, and investor capital influx 12:56 – Fraud & valuation issues: Major incidents spark industry-wide reassessment 19:38 – Market volatility: Inventory buildups in Texas, Florida, and the Carolinas 24:58 – Tariffs & immigration: Anticipated impacts on materials and labor that didn’t fully materialize 29:28 – The rise of AI: Opportunity for efficiency, but also new risks — especially in fraud 35:18 – Increased scrutiny from loan buyers: Discipline and underwriting standards on the rise 39:53 – 2026 forecast: Expect continued volatility and political intensity 43:23 – Talent wars: High…

People in this episode

Host: James Gaskin

Topics covered

• real estate lending
• market trends
• fraud risk
• AI adoption
• talent competition
• 2025 review
• 2026 forecast

Keywords

• real estate
• lending
• market trends
• AI
• fraud
• competition
• 2025
• 2026

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Places: Texas, Florida, Carolinas

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