Builders don’t have a rate problem, they have a reliability problem
Housing Wire • 4/30/2026
Summary
Builders are facing a reliability problem rather than a rate problem, according to Sound Capital. Unreliable capital, delayed draws, and tighter standards are disrupting builders' timelines and limiting scalable growth in 2026.
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CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
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