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Lightning Docs is a proprietary cloud-based software which produces business purpose mortgage loan documents nationally. As a Real Estate Finance Attorney and Partner at Fortra Law, the nation’s largest private lending law firm, Mr. Daghbandan has unique expertise in understanding the needs of private mortgage lenders. Mr. Daghbandan has been recognized by his peers in the legal community as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star from 2016-2022. Only 2.5% of attorneys receive this distinction. He also received a perfect 10/10 rating from attorney review site AVVO®.
Articles by Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs5 min read Members
Nema Daghbandan reports on January 2026 private lending trends: declining rates, high DSCR demand, and tightening competition across bridge and DSCR markets.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs6 min read Members
Nema Daghbandan analyzes full-year 2025 private lending data from Lightning Docs, revealing industry shifts in bridge and DSCR markets.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs4 min read Members
Bridge lending rebounds 6% while DSCR loans hit record highs. New growth markets emerge nationwide.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs5 min read Members
Lightning Docs’ February 2026 Market Report reveals rising bridge loan activity, continued DSCR growth, declining interest rates, and the lending trends shaping the private real estate finance market.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs8 min read Members
Nema Daghbandan, Esq. analyzes Q1 2026 private lending data: record 7,000+ loans on Lightning Docs, 54% DSCR growth YoY, and tightening spreads signal a resilient market.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs6 min read Members
Private lending demand remained strong in May 2026, with over 6,500 loans closed and record loans per business day despite rising interest rates.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Trends & AnalysisSponsored by Lightning Docs4 min read Members
April 2026 Private Lending Report by Nema Daghbandan analyzing bridge and DSCR loan trends, rising Treasury yields, interest rate movements, transaction volumes, and the evolving private lending market across the United States.
By Nema Daghbandan, Esq.