Commercial Real Estate

October 1, 2024

A Higher Standard: Understanding the SBA’s Environmental Due Diligence Requirements

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created to help small businesses through an array of loan guarantee […]
July 10, 2024

EPA Takes Action on PFAS. Here’s What Lenders Need to Know

The federal government is aggressively cracking down on “forever chemicals.” Under a new rule effective July 8, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially listed […]
June 13, 2024

Getting Ahead in Lead Testing

At ORMS, one of the most common questions we receive from lenders is what kind of lead testing is required for special property deals, particularly child-care […]
May 10, 2024

Do You Know Enough to Be Dangerous?

As a commercial lender, you have a lot on your plate. You need to prospect for new clients, run a credit analysis and conduct proper due […]