Upcoming Event

    JOIN US @ Elevate 2026: Commissions to Capital

    A focused, high-impact private lending bootcamp built for real-world learning — covering how private lending deals are structured, documented, underwritten, and protected.

    Event Details
    September 28–29, 2026
    Fontainebleau Miami Beach, FL
    $595 Bootcamp

    Hosted by Geraci at 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Elevate brings together private lenders, brokers, capital providers, and operators from across the country. This isn’t a traditional course or a passive conference — it combines structured learning, real-world insights, and meaningful networking, and it leads directly into the Activate summit.

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    What You'll Walk Away With
    • 01How private lending deals are structured from start to finish
    • 02The role of loan documents and why they matter
    • 03How to identify and manage risk
    • 04Borrower evaluation fundamentals
    • 05Compliance and licensing considerations
    • 06What happens when deals go wrong — and how to prepare
    Agenda — Day One
    7:30 – 8:30 AMRegistration, NMLS Verification & Breakfast
    8:30 – 9:30 AMHour 1 — Private Lending Landscape & The Geraci Eight-Product Taxonomy (RESPA & TILA)
    9:30 – 10:30 AMHour 2 — The Business-Purpose Exemption (Reg Z, DSCR, ATR/QM)
    10:30 – 11:30 AMHour 3 — ECOA, HMDA & Dodd-Frank in Non-Bank Lending
    11:30 – 12:30 PMHour 4 — Ethics, Fraud & Consumer Protection in Private Lending
    12:30 – 1:30 PMPower Lunch Session: “Fair Lending Live”
    1:30 – 2:30 PMHour 5 — Fair Lending in Private Lending
    2:30 – 3:30 PMHour 6 — Non-Traditional Products (Bridge, DSCR, Fix-and-Flip, Ground-Up)
    3:30 – 4:30 PMHour 7 — Insurance & Risk in Real Estate-Secured Lending
    4:30 – 5:30 PMHour 8 — Default, Workout & State-Specific Compliance (FL & CA)
    5:30 – 7:00 PMElevate Networking Reception
    Agenda — Day Two
    8:00 – 8:30 AMElevate Certification Check-In
    8:30 – 10:00 AMGeraci Private Lender Certification Examination (100 questions, proctored)
    10:00 – 10:30 AMExamination Review & Pass List Preparation
    10:30 – 11:30 AMInaugural Certification Recognition — Geraci Private Lender Certification Class of 2026
    12:30 – 2:00 PMThe Miami Takeover — Elevate + Activate Crossover Experience

    Full details, speakers, and sponsors are published on the official Elevate event page.

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    Business/investment purpose only; not for consumer or primary-residence loans. Information herein is informational and not a commitment to lend. All transactions are subject to underwriting, documentation, and legal review.