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Save the Date: Feb. 10 – 91视频’s Builder Banker Breakfast
On Thursday, developers, contractors and banking industry professionals will have a chance to hear Duy's predictions for Oregon's 2011 economic outlook during the Daily Journal of Commerce's Builder Banker Breakfast.
Bank of America pays $137.3M in scandal
Bank of America has agreed to pay $137.3 million as part of a settlement with 20 states and four federal agencies.
Bank of America lifts foreclosure freeze
After being frozen for two months, Bank of America will resume selling its foreclosure inventory.
Interest rates low, but out of reach
Interest rates for construction loans and mortgages have been sliding over the past several years and are now at record lows. But strict regulations on lending make the cheap loans difficult to get.
Umpqua Bank opens on Alberta
A new Umpqua Bank in the Alberta neighborhood held a grand opening on Thursday featuring local food and music.
Umpqua revives construction loan department
Umpqua Bank announced on Thursday it is resurrecting its construction loan department for potential homeowners looking to build homes or existing homeowners looking to remodel.
Banks now less likely to amend and extend
A growing number of lenders are starting to clamp down on commercial property owners who are behind on their mortgage payments. For the past two years, many lenders were inclined to "amend and extend," an industry tactic used to prolong the maturity of the loan in exchange for better terms. The idea was that lenders would have a better chance of receiving full value of the loan if the borrower wer[...]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
