INSIGHTS

Environmental Pre-Screen
Identifying potential environmental issues early on in the lending process is an important component of a sound risk management program. Regardless of loan size or property type, having an early indication of any… READ MORE >
  |   08.20.2014
Area and Corridor Studies
  The industry’s most comprehensive search of 1,700 environmental databases — including hundreds of sources available only from EDR — is available for large sites too. Area and Corridor studies provide fast and… READ MORE >
  |   08.20.2014
Keeping Multifamily In Check: Fannie Mae's New PNA Guidance
Scotsman Guide just featured an article authored by EDR Insight’s Principal Analyst, Dianne Crocker as one of four “not to miss” articles in this month’s edition. The article, titled Keeping Multifamily in Check, READ MORE >
  |   08.12.2014
Identification of Vapor Migration at Site Not a `Deal Killer,' Attorney Tells Webinar
Reproduced with permission from Daily Environment Report, 122 DEN A-6 (June 25, 2014). Copyright 2014 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) Identification of Vapor Migration at Site Not a `Deal Killer,’… READ MORE >
  |   07.02.2014
Commercial Property Market Intell Report, 1Q14
AUTHOR: Anthony J. Buonicore, Principal, The Buonicore Group Summary Improvement in the commercial real estate market continues to be supported by the strengthening U.S. economy. Demand for office, industrial and retail space has… READ MORE >
  |   04.25.2014
Report Highlights Lack of Lab Cleanup Standards
Posted by Nathan Lamb A lack of regulations for homes formerly used as clandestine drug labs could be putting renters and home buyers at risk in some states, according to this special report… READ MORE >
  |   12.30.2013
CFPB releases “Know Before You Owe” Final Rule
On November 20, 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the merged mortgage disclosure forms that they are calling “Know Before You Owe.” The new Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure merge disclosures… READ MORE >
  |   12.05.2013
Risk, Regulation and Residential Appraisals
Many of the same environmental issues that create problems at commercial properties can create headaches on residential loans. A former meth lab operating out of a house that a buyer unknowingly purchases. A… READ MORE >
  |   08.13.2013
ECR Series: “Reliance Letters? If Necessary—but Only for the Right Client and On Our Terms (and Conditions)”
AUTHOR: Kathy Satterfield Is the Phase I environmental site assessment report private—for the client’s eyes only—or able to be passed along from one user to another? This was a topic of discussion initiated… READ MORE >
  |   08.08.2013