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AFI appoints new finance chief

Construction Enquirer

Robert’s role on the holding company board will see him take overarching responsibility for the Group’s Finance, IT, HR, Property and ESG strategies, and lead its team of experienced directors including Richard Orme, who was promoted to Finance Director of AFI’s UK and Middle East operations in October last year.

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Homebuyers Unable to Find Traditional Mortgages Are Trying Out Alternative Financing

Pro Builder

Homebuyers Unable to Find Traditional Mortgages Are Trying Out Alternative Financing. Some homebuyers who are unable to secure traditional mortgages are taking a risk and turning to alternative financing options that lack consumer protections. Housing Policy + Finance. Financing. Mon, 04/25/2022 - 10:25. New-Home Sales.

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First-Time Buyers Are Choosing Conventional Over FHA Financing

Pro Builder

First-Time Buyers Are Choosing Conventional Over FHA Financing. Just 24% of first-time buyers went with an FHA loan in January while 59% of first-time buyers obtained conventional financing, reports the National Association of Realtors. In 2020, 57% of first-time buyers chose conventional financing—a 5% jump from 2019.

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More Americans Became Equity Rich During the Pandemic

Pro Builder

More Americans Became Equity Rich During the Pandemic. As home prices reach record highs, more homeowners are gaining significant equity, meaning that some can even sell their homes for twice the amount they owe on their mortgages, according to Realtor.com. of homes with equity in the United States were equity rich compared with 28.3%

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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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Navigating Commercial Building Loan Landscape for Small Business

Wolgast Corporation

We checked in with Steve Canole, Senior Vice President of 1 st State Bank, to find out the current commercial financing climate and if there are any changes, insight, or guidance our business owner clients should know to secure financing to fuel their growth. Over the last 18 months, lending is back to financing 75% or lower.

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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.