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Does a Lien Affect Your Credit Score?

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If you receive a notice that a lien has been filed on your property, you may wonder how it will affect your credit score and your ability to borrow money or get credit. Mechanics liens are different from other collection instruments, so they are treated differently when it comes to reporting on your credit history. What is a lien?

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HUD Jumpstarts PACE Financing for Homes

Green Building Law Update

The concept is not new, but nationally, residential PACE programs generally have been put on hold or foregone as a result of concerns of HUD and the Federal Home Loan Banks, that issued a directive in February 2011 to refrain from purchasing mortgage loans secured by properties with outstanding first lien PACE obligations.

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PACE Programs are Stepping Up the Pace

Green Building Law Update

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.

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PACE Bill Due in Baltimore City

Green Building Law Update

The concept is not new, but nationally including in Maryland, “residential” PACE programs were put on hold as a result of a directive in 2011 that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac refrain from purchasing mortgage loans secured by properties with outstanding PACE obligations. Maryland is typical.

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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

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Here are some factors you should consider to increase your chances of success with a potential project and your ability to secure a construction bond. Sureties calculate working capital more conservatively than other credit providers or banks. Scope of work compared with past projects. Learn More. Ability to absorb losses.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Go To Your Bank - And they offer you a line of credit. We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Bank Accounts - Set up two bank accounts in your company name. You say O.K.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

Go To Your Bank - And they offer you a line of credit. We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Bank Accounts - Set up two bank accounts in your company name. You say O.K.