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Banks Consider Climate Change Risk for Home Loans

Pro Builder

Banks Consider Climate Change Risk for Home Loans. Banks are starting to calculate their risk exposure to climate catastrophes, and this process can be called “underwaterwriting” or “blue-lining,” depending on whether you’re looking at it from the point of view of the bank or consumer respectively. Tue, 09/21/2021 - 11:36.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

Levelset

To help your business remain viable, contractor’s insurance should be a crucial part of your financial strategy. Insurance also puts other parties’ minds at ease when they want to hire you as a specialty contractor. A certificate of insurance (COI) is a valid form used to prove that you carry the appropriate insurance policy.

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You Have HUD-1 Statements And Your Bank Wants Financial Statements

Contractor Bookkeeping

You are a spec home builder in need of a construction draw and your bank or lender wants to see your latest financial reports and this time they want all of the current houses you are working on to be reflected in QuickBooks correctly as Work-In-Process (W.I.P.) Insurance Audit Support Service. Does this sound familiar?

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Drawings have been used by designers for centuries to communicate ideas to the construction trades. Until recently, those drawings were produced by hand, but in the last 25 years or so, computers have become the primary tool people use to produce construction documents. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

Just like any new company, drawing up a business plan is crucial. Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Other costs: Insurance, taxes, advertising, vehicle maintenance, dumpster fees, and petrol. 10) Business bank account and credit card. 13) Business insurance. 1) Business plan. Labor costs.

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Spec Home Builders Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs

Contractor Bookkeeping

Spec Home Builders - Need people trained in construction bookkeeping who understand how to put together a bank draw correctly, not someone with experience in regular bookkeeping. Insurance Audit Support Service. We know what to do! Contractor Invoicing. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Retention Tracking System.

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Home Builders Who Need To Keep Track Of Specialty Contractor Costs

Contractor Bookkeeping

Spec Home Builders - Need people trained in construction accounting who understand how to put together a bank draw correctly, not someone with experience in regular bookkeeping. Insurance Audit Support Service. We know what to do! Contractor Invoicing. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Retention Tracking System.