Commercial mortgage delinquencies were mixed in 2025Q4, with most capital sources displaying modest improvements, MBA reported.
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Finland Sawmills Warn of Job Losses, Revenue Hit From Proposed Logging Cuts
Finland’s sawmill industry warns proposed logging cuts could cost 3,000–4,000 jobs and reduce exports, as policymakers weigh climate and biodiversity targets, Yle reported.
USDA Approves $7.6 Million Loan to Restart Virginia Sawmill
USDA approved a $7.6 million loan guarantee to help restart Pine Products sawmill in Martinsville, Virginia, WSET reported.
USDA Awards $115.2 Million to Expand Timber Production Across Eight States
USDA is guaranteeing $115.2 million in loans to expand timber production and sawmill capacity across eight states, aiming to reduce wildfire risk and support rural economies.
US Building Material Prices Rise 3.1% Year-Over-Year in February
US construction input prices rose 1.3% in February, with residential prices up 3.1% year-over-year, the BLS and ABC reported.
US Single-Family Rent Growth Slows in January but Remains Positive
US single-family rents rose 1.3% year-over-year in January, slowing from prior gains, as more metro areas reported weakening or declining rent growth, Cotality reported.
Denmark’s Tallest Timber Building Tests Circular Construction Methods
A 260-foot mass timber tower in Aarhus, Denmark, is testing circular construction methods, incorporating reused materials and hybrid systems, Metropolis reported.
US Construction Spending Falls in January
US construction spending fell 0.3% in January to $2,190.4 billion (SAAR) but remained 1.0% above year-ago levels.
Canadian Industrial Product and Raw Materials Price Indices for February
The Industrial Product Price Index rose 0.4% in February, while the Raw Materials Price Index increased 0.6%.
US Nonresidential Construction Spending Flat in January
US nonresidential construction spending held flat at $1.245 trillion (SAAR) in January, with private activity falling for a fourth straight month, the Census Bureau and ABC reported.