>	Get Special Know what transpires after the letter of intent for specialized transactions such as golf course loans by Tracy K. Sullivan, director, First National of America 9/2006
>	From the Top: September 2006 by Geary Britton-Simmons, chairman of the board 9/2006
>	Q&A: Michael Bodaken President, National Housing Trust by Melinda Young 9/2006
>	Spotlight: Houston (Commercial Market) by Melinda Young 9/2006
>	Helping Hands: Staci Frazier Each month, Helping Hands features a mortgage professional or group that has volunteered to lend a hand to others in need by Ivanna C. Sukkar 9/2006
>	Define This: September "Affordable housing" can mean different things to different people. We asked our readers how they defined it. by 9/2006
>	Trends: Smart Growth by 9/2006
>	Trends in Construction Lending Despite some recent slowdowns, construction financing is still available for the right projects by Adele Pool, regional manager, Sterling Bank & Trust 9/2006
>	Condo? Hotel? Or Both at the Same Time? Know what lenders look for when funding hotels with a condominium component by Andrew L. Benioff, president and COO, and Stephanie Bruno, associate, RFG Hospitality Capital 9/2006
>	The Ins and Outs of Conduit Underwriting Help your borrowers understand the requirements of conduit lenders by Barry P. Reiner, president, CEO and co-founder, Bond Street Capital 9/2006
>	A Collateral Move Consider suggesting cross-collateralization to clients looking to expand their portfolios by Phil Sblendorio, senior vice president and regional business manager, Farmers & Merchants Bank 9/2006
>	Want More Leads? Join the Club Your chamber of commerce can be a great source for small-balance commercial leads by Matt Cascarino, marketing manager, InterBay Funding LLC 9/2006
>	Behind Capital Markets Comprehending highly structured capital markets can help you match clients with the appropriate capital by David Ross, managing director, Tremont Realty Capital 9/2006
>	Know Your Property Types Be familiar with how documentation requirements and nuances vary by property type by Mike Boggiano, senior vice president, national sales manager, Silver Hill Financial LLC 9/2006
>	Make Hard Money Easy These three factors might make all the difference in seeking a hard-money lender by Raymond T. Davis, principal, JADDA Capital Markets LLC 9/2006