• Opinion: Why the dual credit score mandate raises costs for small businesses without clear benefits,John Stanford

    Opinion: Why the dual credit score mandate raises costs for small businesses without clear benefits

    Washington says it wants to lower costs and expand access to credit. For millions of entrepreneurs, access to credit depends not only on the health of their businesses but also on their personal credit profiles. That is why regulatory decisions that make borrowing more complex or expensive deserve c

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  • The capital stack evolution: How proprietary preferred equity behind Freddie Mac loans solves a key borrower dilemma,HW Media Content Studio

    The capital stack evolution: How proprietary preferred equity behind Freddie Mac loans solves a key borrower dilemma

    The multifamily capital stack is evolving. As elevated interest rates and tighter loan proceeds continue to reshape acquisition and refinancing strategies, investors are challenged by a market where senior loan proceeds and liquidity preservation are constrained. One effective solution is proprietar

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  • Duplexes and townhomes do not always make housing cheaper,Scott Finfer

    Duplexes and townhomes do not always make housing cheaper

    Not every housing policy labeled “affordable” is actually designed to make housing more affordable. That is the central problem with today’s “missing middle” debate. Across the country, duplexes, triplexes, courtyard apartments, townhomes and small multifamily buildings are being promoted as the sol

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