Lima One Capital opens 60,000‑sq‑ft Greenville headquarters at 300 E. McBee Ave.
Greenville, South Carolina, September 16, 2025 News Summary Lima One Capital has moved into a new downtown Greenville headquarters at 300 E. McBee Ave., occupying about 60,000 square feet across the building’s second and third floors. The relocation consolidates more than 200 employees into a single workspace with amenities including an outdoor balcony, on‑site cafe and […]
JLL Arranges $28M Loan for URBANIA® Flagler 1st Ave and Brokers $117M Rivr Lofts Refinance in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, September 16, 2025 News Summary JLL Capital Markets structured two major multifamily financings as downtown Fort Lauderdale continues to expand. The firm secured a $28 million construction loan through Goldman Sachs for Continua Developments’ URBANIA® Flagler 1st Ave in Flagler Village and arranged a $117 million three-year floating-rate refinancing for Rivr Lofts, a […]
Economic outlook for roofing contractors highlights lending, wages and tariffs
Major industry expo, September 14, 2025 News Summary A keynote at a major industry expo outlined five forces shaping the roofing market: regional bank stabilization, rising construction wages, strong private‑equity demand, political uncertainty, and tariff‑driven supply pressures. Stabilizing regional banks could ease construction lending constraints, while tighter immigration and sustained demand are driving wage pressure and […]
Greeneville Council to Consider $33,342 Match for Airport Hangar
Greeneville, Tennessee, September 14, 2025 News Summary The Greeneville City Council will consider a $33,342 local match request to help fund a roughly $1.3 million box hangar at the municipal airport. Grant funding will cover most costs, but some dollars are set to expire and the construction bid must be awarded before the bid deadline, creating […]
West Loop tower lands $96M for 19‑story, 287‑unit apartment project
West Loop, Chicago, September 13, 2025 News Summary A local development team secured roughly $96 million to build a 19‑story, 287‑unit apartment tower at 1221 W. Washington Blvd. The financing package includes a $71.6 million construction loan and $23.9 million in preferred equity. The glass‑and‑brick building will offer studios, one‑ and two‑bedroom units, about 3,000 sq […]
Speedchain Raises $111 Million to Scale Construction-Focused Platform
Midtown Atlanta, September 13, 2025 News Summary Atlanta-based fintech Speedchain Inc. closed a $111 million mixed equity and debt financing to expand its commercial card and expense-management platform for construction and project-driven industries. The round includes debt from Community Investment Management and equity from multiple venture and institutional investors. Proceeds will accelerate go-to-market efforts, product innovation, […]
Mortgage industry conference debates growth, servicing and privacy lead changes
Jackson, Mississippi, September 13, 2025 News Summary Lenders and originators gathered in Jackson, Mississippi for a fall conference where caution about expansion dominated the discussion. Firms reported stepping back from branch and loan officer growth after detailed profitability reviews. Panels debated whether to retain or sell loan servicing and examined early-payoff penalties and investor reluctance to […]
Chennai lender raises INR 120 crore to expand affordable housing loans in Tier II and Tier III India
Chennai, September 13, 2025 News Summary A Chennai-based housing finance firm has secured INR 120 crore in fresh equity from two private investors to scale lending to lower- and middle-income households across under-served Tier II and Tier III cities. The capital will push net worth above INR 210 crore and support rapid branch expansion, increased lending […]
Tri Chemical secures ¥10bn for Minami‑Alps plant; Suntory advances 16‑MW green hydrogen project
Minami‑Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture, September 12, 2025 News Summary Tri Chemical Laboratories has closed ¥10 billion in financing through a term loan and committed credit line to fund a new production plant in Minami‑Alps City, supporting capacity expansion with limited near‑term fiscal impact. Separately, a major beverage and spirits group is progressing a 16‑megawatt power‑to‑gas electrolyzer […]
Peabody Developer Secures $13.9M Loan for Six‑Story Self Storage Facility
Peabody, Massachusetts, September 12, 2025 News Summary A Peabody developer secured a $13.9 million construction loan from a Massachusetts regional bank to build a six‑story, 136,410 sq ft climate‑controlled self storage facility at the high‑visibility Route 1 and I‑95 interchange. The project, arranged by a Peabody‑based capital advisory firm, will be managed by a national operator […]