INSIGHTS

U.S. SBA Introduces Bill to Adopt $500,000 Federal Appraisal Threshold
If you are a lender that participates in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s loan programs, be aware that Congress considering a bill introduced last week to bring the 7(a) program in line with… READ MORE >
  |   07.18.2018
FINDING YIELD DURING RECORD ECONOMIC RECOVERY
NOTE TO READERS: Below is an article that was just published in the Summer edition of the EBA Journal. The focus is on where the commercial real estate market stands at the first READ MORE >
  |   07.02.2018
Diamonds in the Rough
The mid-year edition of CRE Direct opens with a Letter from the Editor, immediately calling out the question on everyone’s mind: When will the next recession take hold?
“How long [the economic recovery]
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  |   06.14.2018
New Regulator Report Warns Against ‘Lender Complacency’
OCC points to easing of commercial loan standards as a top risk in banking industry
“The worst loans are often made in the best of times.” ~Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting
While… READ MORE >
  |   05.31.2018
New Appraisal Threshold Effective April 9th
Bank Regulators Just Raised Appraisal Threshold to $500,000, Evaluations Now Required for Smaller Transactions On Monday, April 9, 2018, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the… READ MORE >
  |   04.11.2018
MBA of NY Annual Real Estate Lending Summit
The Mortgage Bankers Association of New York will host its 4th Annual “New York Strategic Real Estate & Lending Summit” Co-Hosted by Fordham Real Estate Institute at Lincoln Center On Tuesday June 19,.… READ MORE >
  |   03.22.2018
FDIC Approves New Threshold Rule for Commercial Evaluations
The FDIC board of directors on Tuesday, March 20 approved a final rule to raise the appraisal threshold for commercial real estate transactions that qualify for a commercial evaluation from $250,000 to $500,000. … READ MORE >
  |   03.21.2018
5 Reasons to Submit a PRISM Awards Nomination
Ever had your name called in a roomful of other professionals because someone nominated you for the honor of receiving an industry award of recognition? Few have. For many, it’s a once-in-a-career honor.… READ MORE >
  |   03.06.2018
NAGGL Technical Conference
Join EDR at NAGGL’s 34th Annual SBA Lending Technical Conference in Chicago, IL May 1 – 3. We’ll be in booth 53 showcasing our Collateral360 platform that streamlines workflow in your lending operations… READ MORE >
  |   02.28.2018
Lease Comps Available in Collateral360
Having quick access to reliable, accurate and complete real estate information enhances the underwriting and management of your real estate assets, and gives you a competitive advantage. EDR now offers CompStak’s industry-leading lease… READ MORE >
  |   02.13.2018