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Georgia Amends Intangible Recording Tax Statute and Expands Loans Exempt from Tax

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On May 9, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 586, revising the definition of “long-term note[s] secured by real estate” that are subject to the intangible recording tax. Under current law, long-term notes are considered...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Assessing the Impact of Georgia House Bill 586 on Loan Intangible Taxes

For anyone operating in the commercial real estate sector in Georgia, one of the most impactful legislative developments of 2025 is the enactment of HB 586, which amends the state's intangible recording tax. Historically,...more

Burr & Forman

Georgia House Bill 586 Expands Loan Flexibility and Tax Exemptions

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On May 9, 2025, Governor Brian Kemp signed into law House Bill 586, which significantly amends Georgia’s intangible recording tax provisions. Effective July 1, 2025, the bill extends the maturity threshold for “short-term...more

King & Spalding

Georgia Appellate Court Rejects All Fee Non-Disclosure Claims Against Multifamily Lender

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On February 21, 2023, the Georgia Court of Appeals awarded multifamily real estate lender ORIX USA (and its affiliates) a complete victory in a decision affirming in part and reversing in part a summary judgment ruling...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Georgia and Rhode Island Amend Consumer Finance Laws to Add Licensing Exemption, Remote Work Authorization

State legislatures in Georgia and Rhode Island recently amended their lending and licensing laws. The following are the noteworthy updates: Georgia - - HB 891 creates an exception from licensure under the Georgia...more

King & Spalding

Georgia Court Grants Summary Judgment on Most Claims Against Multifamily Real Estate Lender

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On February 24, 2022, the Georgia State-wide Business Court issued an order granting in part and denying in part a multifamily real estate lender’s motion for summary judgment on borrowers’ claims arising from fees that the...more

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