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Commercial Property Market Intell Report, 4Q13
The improving U.S. economy continues to strengthen the commercial real estate market, although recovery has been unevenly distributed across property types and geographic locations. Transaction activity overall continues to improve, driven in large… READ MORE >
  |   01.06.2014
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LenderLink: EDR Insight Monthly Q&A November
The purpose of this monthly column is to touch base with various risk managers at lending institutions across the country to get their thoughts, advice and insights into some of the greatest challenges … READ MORE >
  |   11.18.2013
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LENDER POLICY DEVELOPMENT BEST PRACTICES
Ten Best Practices for Reducing Your Risk Exposure “What are other institutions of our asset size doing in their environmental policies?” “Is our policy too stringent or not stringent enough?” “Will … READ MORE >
  |   10.22.2013
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LenderLink: EDR Insight Monthly Q&A w/ Mike Tartanella
This is the inaugural LenderLink Q&A. The purpose of this new monthly column is to touch base with various risk managers at lending institutions across the country to get their thoughts, advice and … READ MORE >
  |   09.04.2013
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Lenders’ Interest in Construction Builds With Market Confidence
As confidence returns to the housing market, financial institutions are treading back into the waters of lending on construction and development projects in metros like Miami, San Francisco, Chicago and Manhattan. The loans… READ MORE >
  |   06.28.2013
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FEMA Redraws the Lines: The Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act and FEMA's Flood Mapping Program
Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Irene. Hurricane Sandy. Over the past several years, these and other super-storms have pummeled coastal communities up and down the East Coast, tearing houses off their foundations, flooding whole towns… READ MORE >
  |   06.27.2013
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What Does The Lending Sector Have in Store for 2012?
Environmental due diligence in the commercial real estate lending sector will take many shapes in 2012. Banks are under pressure by regulators to minimize their exposure to environmental risk in commercial real estate… READ MORE >
  |   02.10.2012
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New SBA Environmental Policy in Effect Today, Banks Vow to Increase Small Business Lending
The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a revision to the environmental due diligence requirements of the agency’s 7(a) and Certified Development Company (CDC) loan programs, effective as of Saturday, October 1, 2011. Many… READ MORE >
  |   10.03.2011
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Developing and Updating An Environmental Risk Policy
It’s time for bankers to assess and manage environmental risk in a consistent and effective way. The best approach is to develop and implement an environmental risk policy.
“Environmental risk is now an
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  |   03.01.2009