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Builders and developers continue to report easing credit conditions for acquisition, development, and construction (AD&C) loans according to NAHB’s survey on AD&C financing. In the first quarter of 2014, the overall net tightening index based on the AD&C survey improved (i.e., declined) from -25.5 to -30.8. The index is constructed so negative numbers indicate easing of credit; positive tightening, so… Read More ›
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AD&C Lending Conditions Continue to Ease
Builders and developers continue to report easing credit conditions for acquisition, development, and construction (AD&C) loans according to NAHB’s survey on AD&C financing. In the first quarter of 2014, the overall net tightening index based on the AD&C survey improved (i.e., declined) from -25.5 to -30.8. The index is constructed so negative numbers indicate easing of credit; positive tightening, so… Read More ›
Smaller Banks Are the Largest Source of AD&C Lending
Data from the FDIC indicate that smaller financial institutions, typically community banks, are the most common sources of lending for home building acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) loans. This trend strengthened during years of the housing crisis. The FDIC data are split into two sources: commercial banks and savings institutions. As of the final quarter of 2013, total 1-4 residential… Read More ›
Smaller Banks Are the Largest Source of AD&C Lending
Data from the FDIC indicate that smaller financial institutions, typically community banks, are the most common sources of lending for home building acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) loans. This trend strengthened during years of the housing crisis. The FDIC data are split into two sources: commercial banks and savings institutions. As of the final quarter of 2013, total 1-4 residential… Read More ›
Stock of AD&C Loans Up More than 7% During 2013
One factor holding back an even stronger rebound in home construction has been the tight availability of acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) loans. However, it appears the period of dramatic declines in the outstanding stock of AD&C loans ended in 2012, and recent data confirm that net lending is on the rise. According to data from the FDIC, the outstanding stock of residential AD&C loans… Read More ›
Stock of AD&C Loans Up More than 7% During 2013
One factor holding back an even stronger rebound in home construction has been the tight availability of acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) loans. However, it appears the period of dramatic declines in the outstanding stock of AD&C loans ended in 2012, and recent data confirm that net lending is on the rise. According to data from the FDIC, the outstanding stock of residential AD&C loans… Read More ›
AD&C Lending Conditions Ease Slightly at the End of 2013
Builders and developers continue to report easing credit conditions for acquisition, development, and construction (AD&C) loans according to NAHB’s fourth quarter 2013 survey on AD&C financing. At the end of 2013, the overall net tightening index based on the AD&C survey improved (i.e., declined) from -23.3 to -25.5. The index is constructed so negative numbers indicate easing of credit; positive tightening,… Read More ›
AD&C Lending Conditions Ease Slightly at the End of 2013
Builders and developers continue to report easing credit conditions for acquisition, development, and construction (AD&C) loans according to NAHB’s fourth quarter 2013 survey on AD&C financing. At the end of 2013, the overall net tightening index based on the AD&C survey improved (i.e., declined) from -23.3 to -25.5. The index is constructed so negative numbers indicate easing of credit; positive tightening,… Read More ›
Stock of AD&C Loans Up Nearly 5% In Past 6 Months
One factor holding back an even stronger rebound in home construction has been the tight availability of acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) loans. However, it appears the period of dramatic declines in the outstanding stock of AD&C loans ended in 2012, and recent data confirm that net lending is on the rise. According to data from the FDIC, the outstanding stock of residential AD&C loans… Read More ›
Stock of AD&C Loans Up Nearly 5% In Past 6 Months
One factor holding back an even stronger rebound in home construction has been the tight availability of acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) loans. However, it appears the period of dramatic declines in the outstanding stock of AD&C loans ended in 2012, and recent data confirm that net lending is on the rise. According to data from the FDIC, the outstanding stock of residential AD&C loans… Read More ›