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SBA 7(a) Program On Hold
As of Thursday July 23, 2015, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) program hit the $18.75 billion legal lending limit for the year and without congressional action, the program will shut down… READ MORE >
  |   07.23.2015
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Wilshire Bank Improves Appraisal Management Workflow
Deborah Shin Wilshire Bank Credit Administration Department “We adopted Collateral360 in March 2014 and use it for managing our appraisal procurement process. Prior to that we did everything manually. We typed our engagement… READ MORE >
  |   07.01.2015
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VENDOR MANAGEMENT ADVICE: PART III OF III
VENDOR MANAGEMENT: Advice for Lenders in Using Appraisers and Environmental Professionals (Part III of III) In Part I and Part II of this series, I discussed the basics of vendor management compliance and… READ MORE >
  |   06.30.2015
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VENDOR MANAGEMENT ADVICE: Part II of III
VENDOR MANAGEMENT: Advice for Lenders in Using Appraisers and Environmental Professionals (Part II of III) In Part I of this series last month, I discussed the basics of why and when to address… READ MORE >
  |   05.19.2015
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Dodd-Frank and Vendor Management: “The Exposure Is Real”
Since its passage in 2010, implementation and interpretation of the Dodd-Frank Act has touched nearly every aspect of banking. In this post-crisis era, bank regulators like the OCC and the Federal Reserve are… READ MORE >
  |   05.18.2015
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Where the Market Recovery, Environmental Risks and Insurance Overlap
“Loan officers need to realize environmental risks are real and need to be assessed upfront.” I was invited by Ed Morales, senior vice present at Marsh global environmental practice, to speak with two… READ MORE >
  |   05.15.2015
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COMMUNITY BANKS: Tip Sheet for Sound Environmental Policy Building
Your Go-To Guide for Getting Started It can be risky business these days for small community banks under intense regulatory scrutiny. When banks provide financing for commercial real estate property purchases, they enter… READ MORE >
  |   05.01.2015
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Webinar Q&A: "The More Information, the More Reliable the Appraisal"
As demand for loans intensifies, regulatory compliance has become more than a full-time job at financial institutions big and small. To help risk managers ensure that their institution’s appraisal policies are effective, EDR … READ MORE >
  |   04.07.2015
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NY Real Estate Strategic Lending Summit
Building Blocks for Success The Mortgage Bankers Association of New York, in partnership with EDR, is excited to announce its inaugural “New York Real Estate Strategic Lending Summit”, a full day conference that… READ MORE >
  |   03.19.2015
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EDR Adds Clear Capital Evaluations & BPOs to Portal Offerings
EDR is pleased to announce we have contracted with Clear Capital to deliver commercial valuation reports through the EDR Lender Portal. Clear Capital is a nationwide provider of residential and commercial real estate… READ MORE >
  |   03.13.2015