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Smart Borrowing Provides a Gateway to Helping Associations Tackle Large Expenses and Preserve Reserves

5 Key Questions HOAs and Community Associations Can Ask to Avoid Hacking and Cyberfraud

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Avoiding Financial Frustration: How to Prevent Common HOAs Mistakes

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A $300,000 Wire Fraud Deception: One Client’s Experience and What to Know

A $300,000 insurance payment turned into a nightmare for a community management, and the HOA they serve, due to a sophisticated email spoofing scam. Learn how they recovered some funds and discover best practices to prevent similar wire fraud incidents.

Significant Fraud Losses Increasing: Protect Your Management Company and Associations

HOAs and community associations are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals. Spoofed vendor emails and check fraud are common tactics used to steal funds from community associations. . Learn more about how to protect your community’s finances — t

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How Community Associations Can Manage Loan Repayments for Major Projects

Bank financing offers a powerful tool for community associations and association managers to fund major expenses, from significant improvements to unexpected events. The type of loan and type of homeowner community have an impact on repayment strategies.

HOA Financing for Major Projects: Navigating the Loan Application Process

When community associations need to finance major improvements, they may require a bank loan. Read on to learn how to navigate HOA financing, from preparing to apply through the loan approval process.

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Level Up Your Community Association’s Savings With Strategic CD Laddering

Community associations need flexible financing AND higher returns. The solution might be CD laddering. This strategy spreads a community association’s reserve funds across multiple CDs with staggered maturities, maintaining scheduled access to cash while

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Preparing to Borrow for Major Projects: What Association Management Companies Should Know

From time to time, community associations may need a loan to finance major improvements or other expenses. Meeting the bank’s lending criteria before applying can set your association up for success. Read on to learn what the bank will be looking for.

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