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Contech continues funding tear

Construction Dive

From autonomous buildings to alternative materials, these firms raised money recently via equity and debt financing, despite economic headwinds.

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FHA Will Change How Student Loan Debt Affects Eligibility

Pro Builder

FHA Will Change How Student Loan Debt Affects Eligibility. In order to assist more lower-income homebuyers and close the racial homeownership gap, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will change the way it reviews an applicant’s student loan debt. Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance. cbroderick.

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Types of Capital for Construction Businesses

Levelset

Several different types of capital — working capital , debt capital , and equity capital — are common in the construction industry. For most businesses, working capital will be front of mind, but debt capital and equity capital serve important purposes as well. Debt capital. 3 types of capital for construction.

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Record Appreciation Is Sending Homeowner Wealth Soaring

Pro Builder

Middle-income homeowners have seen their properties appreciate by 68% since 2012, amounting to $122,100 in equity wealth, according to the National Association of Realtors. Similarly, low-income homeowners reported $98,900 in equity gains, and upper-income households accrued $150,800 in equity.

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Key Financial & Safety Metrics for Subcontractor Qualification 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FINANCIAL RATIOS: DEBT . Debt Ratio . Debt Ratio measures the extent of a company’s leverage. It can be used to determine the proportion of a company’s assets that are financed by debt. Debt-to-Equity . Formula: Total Liabilities / Total Shareholders’ Equity . Cash to Overbillings .

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

You must secure financing for the project. Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs. The developer may also be responsible for arranging to finance the project, which can consist of a combination of equity and debt.

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Acquisitive RSK looks to raise £500m through stake sale

Construction Enquirer

This would supplement around £500m from its debt finance provider Ares Management building a £1bn takeover war chest to fund an acquisition spree. RSK founder and CEO Alan Ryder said: “To fund this next stage of growth RSK will be undertaking a capital raise through a preferred equity instrument.

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