The Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Office of Multifamily Housing Programs now has an updated and restructured Multifamily Housing Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide -- used by MAP-approved lenders when originating, underwriting, closing, and servicing mortgages for FHA insurance on multifamily properties. The MAP Guide describes how lenders qualify for participation and how lenders apply for mortgage insurance including the qualifications and roles, both financial and professional, of ... [Continue Reading]
AEI Consultants Appoints Rachel Yockey to Director of Culture and Engagement
AEI Consultants develops new role in commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Walnut Creek, Calif. (January 26, 2020) AEI Consultants, a leading commercial real estate assessment and consulting firm, has announced the promotion of Rachel Yockey to the newly created role of Director of Culture and Engagement. This hire was made to further AEI’s commitment to and development of diversity, equity, and inclusion. “AEI's company culture and the people that make it are truly what set AEI ... [Continue Reading]
EBA Panel: Climate Risk Evaluation
As discussed on the January 25, 2021 Climate Risk panel at the Environmental Bankers Association conference, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) noted in September 2020 that climate risk poses a major risk to the stability of the US financial system. The CFTC called on US financial regulators to move urgently and decisively to measure, understand, and address the risks. Our panel covered some potential ways for lending institutions to incorporate climate risk into underwriting and ... [Continue Reading]
Industry Veterans Sarah Feit & Joseph Novotny Join AEI as Vice Presidents of Agency Services
Expansion of Division Responds to Increased Industry Demand for Agency-Related Services Walnut Creek, Calif. (January 12, 2020) AEI Consultants, a leading commercial real estate assessment and consulting firm, has announced two new hires: Sarah Feit, Vice President – Agency Due Diligence Joseph Novotny, Vice President – Agency Building Assessments These hires were made due to increased demand for assessment and consulting services by Government Sponsored Enterprises ... [Continue Reading]
CLIENT ALERT: Updated 2021 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Requirements
(Effective Feb 23, 2021) AEI’s full time, dedicated staff is experienced in handling all steps of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) Surveys. Our clients will attest to our ability to provide cost-effective, solutions for any of your land survey needs for real estate transactions. We are committed to keeping clients up-to-date on changes in the industry. It has been recently announced that ALTA/NSPS Committee has updated their national standards, which will go into effect February ... [Continue Reading]
Climate Risk Evaluation
It’s common knowledge that climate risks may pose physical risk to assets and portfolios. REITs are now including sustainability and climate risk resilience reporting in annual environmental, social and governance (ESG) reports, and some lenders are reviewing collateral and portfolios from a climate risk perspective. It was also recently announced that Moody's presale reports now include physical climate risk tables for the properties backing the loans in CMBS and CRE CLO transactions. But how ... [Continue Reading]
SBA SOP 50 10 6 Effective October 1, 2020
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]
AEI Consultants Joins More Than 1,000 CEOs in Pledge to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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]
The Great Pivot: How Commercial Real Estate Firms Can Effectively Communicate in the ‘New Media’ Environment
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]
Fannie Mae Has Increased the Incentives for Going Green
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]
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