environmental regulation

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 […]
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 […]