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October 20, 2025

Prepare Now For Connecticut’s New Release-Based Cleanup Program

The State of Connecticut’s Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) will soon retire its transaction-triggered Property Transfer Program (PTP) and transition to a Release-Based Cleanup […]
August 13, 2025

CRE Mid-Year Checkpoint: Easing Interest Rates Fuel Cautious Optimism

Commercial real estate (CRE) constitutes a massive and crucial market for lenders. CRE mortgage lending totaled nearly half a trillion dollars ($498 billion) in 2024, a […]
May 9, 2025

SBA’s Latest SOP Reintroduces Clarity and Formalizes Lenders’ Role in the Environmental Review Process

Given the recent staffing and policy changes at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), it’s more important than ever for lenders to maintain a robust environmental […]
March 18, 2025

Meeting the SBA’s Environmental Due Diligence Requirements During Times of Change

Effective March 20, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued Procedural Notice 5000-866054, which updates the Environmental Policies and Procedures contained in the latest […]