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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

If the appraisers approve, the lender makes more draw payments to the contractor. Find out if you can use your land equity towards your down payment, how they pay construction draws, and if the contractor can request a draw to cover material costs. During the construction phase, most lenders need interest-only payments.

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Some secrets of surviving 28 years in business

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The company is not flush with cash, and my wife remarks when I tell her the income I draw from the organization: “That’s nuts, you are working for practically nothing.” Debt is a pain. Bank debt can be a killer. This isn’t a brag session.

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How Do Construction Loans Work?

Work Gearz

The builder, lender, and borrower then negotiate the amount and frequency of these payments or draws. When the work gets completed, the builder is paid the last draw, and the cost is transferred to the buyer at closing. Disadvantages of construction loans include: 1.) It is possible for some renovation loans that may allow less.

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10 Contract Terms for Higher Profitability

PSMJ Resources

Most clients are demanding more work for lower fees, and firms that do not reexamine the terms of their contracts usually find themselves without enough income to break even, let alone make a profit. With an uncertain economic climate, the emphasis on solid contract terms is increasingly vital to a firm''s financial success.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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INCOME TAX CAPITAL CREDIT: Currently codified as Article 7, Chapter 18, Title 40, Code of Alabama 1975. It is a credit of five percent of the capital costs of a qualifying project, to be applied to the Alabama income tax liability or financial institution excise tax generated by the project income, each year for 20 years.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Super-Insulated.

Natural Building

The cellulose is more hygroscopic than wood, so it not only can absorb and release any diffused moisture that might get into the wall cavities but also draws any potential moisture away from the wooden frame, thus protecting it (foam insulations will do the opposite)." "The

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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The health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. Lower gas prices are creating more discretionary income to save, pay down debt and spend on travel, eating out and personal services.

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