NEW YORK, July 30, 2025 – Our latest whitepaper deconstructs the impact of tariffs on the construction industry, and provides actionable strategies that lenders can employ to mitigate risk.
Executive summary
- President Trump’s 2025 tariffs have increased construction material costs and reintroduced budget volatility, elevating risk for real estate development and construction lending.
- Key mitigants for lenders include larger contingency budgets, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts, and early buyouts with reputable subcontractors.
- Bravo Property Trust outlines how strategic underwriting and deal structuring can ring-fence this risk and protect investor capital.