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Finance Confidence Hits 3-year High

Construction Equipment

The March 2021 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) is 67.7, MCI-EFI is published by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation and serves as an assessment of both the… an increase from the February index of 64.4, and the highest level since April 2018.

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Assuredness in Today’s Global Surety Market

Construction Business Owner

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 08:00. In 2020, there was some tightening of surety credit for certain sectors, but generally speaking, the premier contractors had no issues securing bonds and that trend is expected to continue and the surety and finance industry is forecasted to be robust for the remainder of 2021 and into 2022.

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5 Tips for Moving From Nonstandard to Standard Surety

Construction Business Owner

Tue, 08/24/2021 - 15:46. Although 2021 projections are looking up, this unprecedented economic situation put many contractors in a tough spot, with uncertain financials making them only eligible for more expensive nonsurety bonds. Accounting & Finance. 5 Tips for Moving From Nonstandard to Standard Surety. Greg Ragsdale.

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A Shift in Strategy

Construction Business Owner

Fri, 05/21/2021 - 07:30. While I am enthusiastic about many subjects, strategic financial leadership is a personal favorite because it seamlessly blends my passions, which are three of the most critical levers of organizational success: business strategy, finance and leadership. A Shift in Strategy. Alex Headley.

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First-Time Buyers Are Choosing Conventional Over FHA Financing

Pro Builder

First-Time Buyers Are Choosing Conventional Over FHA Financing. Mon, 03/01/2021 - 09:43. Just 24% of first-time buyers went with an FHA loan in January while 59% of first-time buyers obtained conventional financing, reports the National Association of Realtors. Financing. cbroderick. Read More. . Financials.

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Equipment Finance Confidence Unchanged from Dec.

Construction Equipment

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation releases the January 2021 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives…

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Homeowners in These States Paid the Highest Property Taxes in 2021

Pro Builder

Homeowners in These States Paid the Highest Property Taxes in 2021. states with the highest tax bills in 2021, while homeowners in southern states saved the most money on property taxes. of the total in 2021. Other factors are clearly at play, and state and local government financing turns out to be a major one.

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