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Issue of February 20, 2006 |     |
Life PreserverThe Community Preservation Act, like the state’s zoning law known as Chapter 40B, is bound to face some challenges every now and again. In 40B’s case, it’s generally because of the NIMBY attitude toward affordable housing. With the CPA, it’s primarily due to the tiny dent it puts in people’s wallets, even as it creates positive changes in their communities. Climate of Concern Bankers aren’t necessarily banking on a strong year for the economy or for their institutions. Recent surveys gauging the temperature of the nation’s banking climate indicate that many bankers view the outlook as far from sunny. These Homeowners Defy Trends By Thomas R. Gleason Apparently Alan Greenspan was right: There was froth in the housing market. Submitting a Commercial Loan Request to a Lender: A Primer for Brokers By George C. Unser Commercial mortgage loan brokers often complain, “I sent a loan request to a lender and all I got back were questions and requests for more information. Why can’t they just send me a quote?” On the other side, lenders often say “The broker sent me everything but what I need. Why can’t the broker send me the information I need so I don’t have to delay getting him a quote?” Businesses Face Tax Season Pitfalls By Joyce M. Rosenberg Every tax filing season, many small businesses end up paying the government more than they need to. Some don’t take advantage of all the deductions they’re entitled to. Some haven’t kept up with changes in the tax law. Check and Balance The Banker and Tradesman's political cartoon. |
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