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Construction Loans: Nail in the Coffin?

nail in coffin Construction Loans: Nail in the Coffin?

citi 300x193 Construction Loans: Nail in the Coffin?The New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division ruled last Friday that Citigroup must maintain the “status quo” of the Destiny USA New York shopping mall project.  Basically, that means that Citigroup will not yet be allowed to cease lending to the construction of the mall being built by developer Robert Congel.  While it is still possible for Citi to get out of the remainder of the loan commitment (the lower court still has to have a trial on the “success” of the project), the ruling sets a precedent that will make it increasingly more difficult for lenders to renege on their construction financing commitments.
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