phase I

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 […]
December 1, 2022

Plan Ahead to Avoid Environmental Headaches in Foreclosure

As the U.S. economy stumbles toward a likely recession in 2023, foreclosure activity is beginning to rise. Over 32,000 homes went into foreclosure in October 2022, […]
January 3, 2022

What Does the Revised Phase I ESA Standard Mean for You?

In past articles we’ve discussed the unique and critical role the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment plays in commercial real estate due diligence. The Comprehensive Environmental […]