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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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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

Construction Lawyer

« Liability for green design | Main. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. 107108 (May 21, 2009), has ruled in favor of the subcontractor in enforcing a mechanics lien. Funds subject to a lien waiver are required to be held by the owner in trust for the subcontractor. Francis , No.

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constructionattorneyblog: Waivers of liens: fraud

Construction Lawyer

Waivers of liens: fraud. The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently ruled that a contractor who falsified waivers of lien engaged in fraudulent conduct and his debt to the bank was non-dischargeable. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Waivers of liens: fraud : Recent Posts.

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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

Levelset

For custom residential design, Gray recommends 8% to 15% of the cost of the project as the design fee , depending on the complexity and scope of work. If it’s a repetitive design, like a prototype hotel or restaurant, the percentage may be reduced to as low as 2%. Financing activities include stock offerings and long-term debt.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Beginning Entrepreneur Loan Guarantee Program: Designed to assist in business start-up financing by providing a financial institution with guaranty of a loan not to exceed $200,000. MATCH Program: Designed to encourage and attract financially strong companies to North Dakota. The maximum limit is $1,000,000 per project.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Beginning Entrepreneur Loan Guarantee Program: Designed to assist in business start-up financing by providing a financial institution with guaranty of a loan not to exceed $200,000. PACE Program: The PACE Fund is designed to assist North Dakota communities in expanding their economic base by providing for new job development.