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Finance & Insurance: Fintech’s Future Is Now

Business Facilities

Biometrics, artificial intelligence and blockchain are being embraced by the financial services and insurance sectors, fueling a wave of fintech startups. The post Finance & Insurance: Fintech’s Future Is Now appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Factors to Know About Crane and Rigging Insurance

Construction Marketing

Fortunately, crane and rigging insurance provide protection and compensation. However, understanding these insurance policies is key to maximizing your benefits. What is crane and rigging insurance? Other common crane and rigging insurance types include: Boom truck operator insurance.

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First-Time Buyers Are Choosing Conventional Over FHA Financing

Pro Builder

First-Time Buyers Are Choosing Conventional Over FHA Financing. An increasing number of first-time buyers opted for conventional, conforming loans rather than FHA-insured mortgages in January. In 2020, 57% of first-time buyers chose conventional financing—a 5% jump from 2019. Financing. cbroderick. Read More. .

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

Levelset

Even though the insurance company isn’t your customer, the property owner may be depending on that insurance check to pay for your work. 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.

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Insurance Market Update

Construction Business Owner

With the start of a new year, the construction insurance market is showing signs of ambivalence from most insurers. Insurance underwriters will likely focus on keeping existing clients happy (through pricing flexibility, broad coverages and service commitments), while simultaneously trying to grow business.

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HUD Jumpstarts PACE Financing for Homes

Green Building Law Update

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs released new guidance, changing their previous positions, now widely allowing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. a lien) that is superior to the FHA-insured mortgage for delinquent regularly scheduled PACE special assessment payments.

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Climate Emergencies Are Pushing Insurance Rates Higher for Migrating Retirees

Pro Builder

Climate Emergencies Are Pushing Insurance Rates Higher for Migrating Retirees. Homes at risk of extreme weather emergencies are becoming harder to insure, forcing some homeowners to accept higher rates, and leaving others entirely without coverage. Insurance experts who work farther up the East Coast report similar market conditions.