Green Building Law Update

JUNE 25, 2017

In the event of a default, the amount in default (but not the entire principal of the PACE loan) is a liability that is a property tax lien collected by the local government with the priority associated with other real property tax liens, so existing mortgage holder acknowledgment of a PACE loan is required.

Maryland 136

Maryland Lien Finance Cash Flow 136

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 24, 2016

In the event of a default, the liability is a property tax lien collected by the local government with the priority associated with other real property tax liens, so existing mortgage holder consent is required. There were not similar concerns expressed about commercial loans. Commercial PACE programs are still very new.

Lien 120

Lien Finance Commercial DC 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

However, as I wrote in this blog on July 24, 2016, HUD Jumpstarted Financing For Homes , reversing their previous position and now widely allowing residential PACE loans. It is clear that in 2016 there will be more of them across Maryland including hopefully in Baltimore and ideally across America.

Baltimore 120

Baltimore Maryland Finance Residential 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

Loan funds may be used to finance real estate, machinery and equipment and for the purchase or leasing of equipment. Total credits are limited to $2 million in any per calendar year for 2013-2015 and $500,000 per calendar year for 2016 and 2017. The term of the loan will vary depending on the loan purpose with a maximum of 15 years.

North Dakota 40

North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

Loan funds may be used to finance real estate, machinery and equipment and for the purchase or leasing of equipment. A project located on property leased from a government entity qualifies for an exemption for up to five additional years upon annual application by the project operator. Land does not qualify for an exemption.

North Dakota 40

North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. As part of the More Alaska Production Act passed in 2013, for the North Slope only, this credit will increase to 45% on January 1, 2014, and the credit will change to 35% beginning January 1, 2016.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. EXTENSION OF THE ANGEL INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM: Originally set to expire in 2011, the program is now available until June 30, 2016. The program ends December 2016.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75