{"id":6224,"date":"2025-01-07T14:33:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T22:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/billbymel.com\/Staging\/?page_id=6224"},"modified":"2026-04-06T02:15:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:15:36","slug":"january-1-2025-ron-mcmahan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/billbymel.com\/Staging\/january-1-2025-ron-mcmahan\/","title":{"rendered":"Podcast-Episode-133"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;100&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][mk_page_section bg_color=&#8221;#f3f3f3&#8243; min_height=&#8221;0&#8243; el_class=&#8221;banner_bg&#8221; sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692700055217{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692700028762{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8918&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775466922423{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692765184458{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][mk_title_box color=&#8221;#fff&#8221; highlight_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;38&#8243; line_height=&#8221;12&#8243; letter_spacing=&#8221;0.8&#8243; stroke_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bill_name_heading&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Ron McMahan<\/h1>\n[\/mk_title_box][mk_title_box color=&#8221;rgba(10,28,47,0.75)&#8221; highlight_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;21&#8243; letter_spacing=&#8221;0.8&#8243; stroke_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bill_name_subheading&#8221;]\n<p id=\"mk-title-box-12\" class=\"mk-title-box clearfix \" style=\"text-align: left;\">Building a Better Market: the Challenges and Innovative Solutions to Investing with Integrity with Ron McMahan<\/p>\n[\/mk_title_box][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;50&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][mk_page_section sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;apple_player&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;content_row&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;counter_row&#8221;][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content_row1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1736289225385{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3 class=\"text-center\">ABOUT THE EPISODE<\/h3>\n<p>Ron McMahan, Founder &amp; CEO of Foundation Specialty Finance, as well as experienced principal investor, fund manager and loan originator, is sharing lessons learned on ethical challenges and innovative solutions from over two decades in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>This episode is for the investor aligned with avoiding predatory practices and making ethical and smart investment decisions in any market.<\/p>\n<p>From manufactured housing finance to creating a mortgage brokerage specializing in hard money second loans, Ron&#8217;s career is marked by strategic foresight and collaboration with giants like Goldman Sachs and Fortress Investments.<\/p>\n<p>His commitment to helping families remain in their homes shines through, with a success rate twice the industry average, and his role in reshaping the landscape of distressed real estate investments is nothing short of legendary.<\/p>\n<p>In this thought-provoking episode, we tackle the ethical challenges within the mortgage lending arena, especially in the wake of the global financial crisis. Ron brings to light the importance of empathy and innovation in restructuring loans, highlighting strategies such as loan modifications and cash-for-keys that offer relief and dignity to struggling homeowners.<\/p>\n<p>Through Ron&#8217;s transformative approach, there&#8217;s a powerful message about the essential shift toward sustainable and compassionate practices in managing distressed loans. The very principle that First Lien Capital operates from &#8211; which you can read about in Win-Win Revolution: An Insider&#8217;s Guide to Investing in the Secondary Mortgage Market.<\/p>\n<p>Connect further with Ron McMahan at <a href=\"https:\/\/foundationspecialtyfinance.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/foundationspecialtyfinance.com<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/ron-mcmahan-m-s-73063729a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At First Lien Capital, we believe in the power of investing that matters, where profits meet purpose. Through our partnership with H.O.M.E.S. Inc., we\u2019ve contributed over $300K to transform the lives of young adults by providing housing, education, and career opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Join a fund that doesn\u2019t just generate returns \u2013 it changes lives.<\/p>\n<p>Our track record speaks for itself:<\/p>\n<p>\u2713 Team with deep expertise in debt markets<br \/>\n\u2713 1.5x equity multiple in just 2-3 years<br \/>\n\u2713 First lien position = maximum security<br \/>\n\u2713 All Real estate-backed investments<br \/>\n\u2713 Proven performance across market cycles<\/p>\n<p>Unlock elite low risk investment opportunities tailored to your priorities. Let our expert team maximize your returns while you focus on what matters most. Join our family of successful investors creating a lasting legacy of financial wealth and community impact together.<\/p>\n<p>Start or elevate your portfolio today. 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