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Mortgage Banks Reported Negative Profits for the First Time Ever in 2022

Pro Builder

The 2022 deficit represents a 113% decrease from the previous year's average income of $2,339 per mortgage. Negative profits in 2022 are likely a result of slower housing activity caused by higher financing costs coupled with elevated home prices, leading to lower purchase and refinance volume.

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Central Bank Isn’t Backing Down—More Rate Hikes Ahead in 2023

Pro Builder

Incoming inflation data, however, could lower—or raise—these forecasts. Read more Economics Financing Housing Policy + Finance Housing Policy + Finance

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Banks Step In to Shrink Black Homeownership Gap

Pro Builder

Banks Step In to Shrink Black Homeownership Gap. More banks are rolling out initiatives in order to bolster historically low homeownership rates for minorities. In Washington, DC, one firefighter and his family were able to purchase a home with the help from Chase Bank’s Chase Homebuyer Grant, according to the Washington Post.

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SBA 504: Funding Business Growth with Less Capital

Wolgast Corporation

Have you had a net worth under $15M and an average net income less than $5M for the past 2 years? In one of our earlier blogs, we shared with you details of the Small Business Association’s 504 loan in “ Easy Financing for Small Business Growth in Michigan ”. Do you own your building or want to own your building? Are you still with me?

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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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Restoration: How to Manage Cash Flow While Waiting for an Insurance Check

Levelset

Meanwhile, you’re incurring expenses that drain your bank account, like purchasing materials and paying employees. To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet. Protect your lien rights.

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Unique Construction Company Financing Secrets Revealed

Contractor Bookkeeping

You Want Money; Banks Want To Lend Money, What''s The Problem? Multiply That By 100,000 And You Will Begin To Understand Why Banks Seem So Tight Fisted About Loaning Money. Banks stay in business is by loaning money and earning interest. Think of all the times: You loaned money to a friend or relative.

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