The rapidly evolving environment precipitated by the coronavirus will have a wide reaching adverse economic impact on many American small businesses, as more and more business are forced to close…
Corrie Thrasher has joined Starfield & Smith as its newest Partner managing the firm’s recently opened office in Atlanta, Georgia.  In this role, Thrasher will be responsible for advising lenders…
A lender that either: (i) finances a loan in the state of Florida, whether or not the loan is secured by Florida real property; or (ii) secures an out-of-state loan…
Proceed with Caution: How Bad Tenants and Squatters can Impact a Real Estate Acquisition Transaction
Under the SOP 50 10 5 (K), SBA loan proceeds may be used to finance the purchase of real estate as part of an eligible project such as ground-up construction…
It seems like every time we turn on the television, we see communities across the United States devastated by storms and resulting floods. These floods destroy homes and businesses alike.…
When closing a commercial construction loan, a lender’s due diligence gathering typically does not end at the loan closing table. Once a construction loan closes, a lender must carefully follow…



