Holly Niemeier of NEXA Mortgage used her appearance at AIME Fuse to discuss her move into debt-service coverage ratio, or DSCR, lending and the development of an investor-focused loan business.
Niemeier said referrals have been central to the practice she built after making the career change. Her approach places repeat relationships at the heart of originating loans for property investors, according to a HousingWire report on her AIME Fuse presentation.
The account highlights the role of specialist lending in serving real estate investors whose financing needs differ from those of owner-occupant borrowers. DSCR products are a significant part of that specialist market.
For brokers and investors, Niemeier’s experience underscores how referral networks can support a focused lending practice as investor demand and financing options continue to shape residential real estate transactions.