The SBA’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 50 10 6 will apply to all applications received by SBA on or after that date. Participants must continue to use SOP 50 10 5(K) for SBA 7(a) and 504 applications submitted through September 30, 2020. Format Update: The SOP document itself has been reorganized to emphasize core 7(a) and 504 Loan Program Requirements and to consolidate guidance based on loan delivery methods and procedural requirements. For 7(a) and 504 loans, SBA has: included in one ... [Continue Reading]

Walnut Creek, CA, September 24, 2020 – AEI Consultants joins the growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. One of more than 1,000 CEOs that have come together for CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, Holly Neber is committing herself and AEI to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion. The collective of more than ... [Continue Reading]

Guest Post By: Jenn Quader, President of The Smart Agency®, also known as Brower Group The commercial real estate industry is known for its ability to innovate. Now it’s time to do it again. While the world grapples with the realities of 2020, well-capitalized companies are poised to benefit from a myriad of opportunities emerging in the newly distressed market. And yet, to implement these strategies, it’s crucial to have a PR and strategic communications plan in place that breaks ... [Continue Reading]

FannieMae added a reduced treasury floor of 0.60% to the minimum savings of 15bps for green deals on a 10yr term, versus 0.90% previously. AEI has consistently been one of the top producers of the High Performance Building Module (HPBM) Assessment. AEI’s team of dedicated Certified Energy Managers is available to assist your clients with the smooth preparation of the HPBM. AEI has designed internal processes to integrate the HPBM within the Property Condition Assessment (PCA) Report and to ... [Continue Reading]

According to the National Safety Council, nearly 13,000 workers are injured every day in America. For those in charge of handling employee safety, the task of creating a safe work environment looks significantly different today than it did just a few months ago. The most pressing items include worker exposure, job safety analyses, chemical management systems, best management practices, and core building infrastructure. An Environmental Health & Safety Gap Analysis can help you assess your ... [Continue Reading]

Let there be no doubt - AEI stands in solidarity with the Black community in speaking out against racial injustice, hatred and violence. We recognize that fighting inequality is a shared responsibility and that systemic racism will not be addressed unless we face it head-on with love, honesty and courage. We raise our collective voices to join the many others who have spoken out to condemn all forms of anti-Black racism and hate. But it is not enough to just make statements. We must also look ... [Continue Reading]

As we kick off the month and employees begin returning to workplace offices, property owners are facing new challenges in safely managing property portfolios. Workplace sanitation requirements are a necessity, social distancing protocols are being implemented, and in some cases, buildings have been shuttered for months. Now is the perfect time to review the physical condition of your facilities and plan for future operational costs. For example, sanitation measures require careful and thoughtful ... [Continue Reading]