Aug 2003

NEW RATES FROM THE PHFA

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) is offering new rates for its homeownership programs.  The regular bond program continues to offer a zero point option for both existing and new homes.  The zero point rate is 5.10 percent and the one percent plus $300 rate is 4.87 percent.  The lower income and homestead bond programs rates have increased to 4.62 percent for all loans in these two programs.  The county outreach initiative bond program rates have increased to 4.62 percent for alll programs.  For more information on the homeownership programs or rates, visit the PHFA website at www.phfa.org or call 717-780-3871.

 

SAVE ON HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS

The PBABT Trustees voted to 
implement a billing credit to reduce 
your administration costs.  If you 
currently use or elect to use the 
PBABT E-Bill service, you will 
receive a credit of $10 on your 
monthly invoice.  The $10 credit 
increases to $25 ($300 annually) if 
you also pay your premium using 
the convenient pre-authorized 
checking option, in addition to 
receiving the PBABT credits,
 contact the BSI Insurance Service Center at 800-222-3160 or via email at  [email protected]

 

RISING HEALTH CARE COSTS

Do you need expert advice to deal with rising health care costs?  If so, then call the professionals at the Builder Services Inc.  BSI is committed to providing members with high quality competitive products and services to help their business succeed.  The BSI Insurance Center can help you evaluate options and tailor health plans to meet your specific needs.

2003 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP SPONSORS

January                no meeting
February              Kohl Building Products
March                  First National Bank of Penna.
April                    Builder Services Inc.
May                     none
June                     none
September           Dominion Peoples
October               The Long Barn
November            none
December            Christmas Party


If you would like to sponsor a general membership meeting contact Walt Freidhoff at 535-8371. If you would like to sponsor a Northern Cambria meeting contact Al Lieb at 948-9897

INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE BOOKS

The PBA has available 2003 International Building Code books at a special member price.  The following books are available (all prices include shipping and handling charges)

  • Complete Collection - All 14 international Code Books      (Soft cover): $325

  • International Residential Code Book (Soft Cover) $53

  • International Residential Code Book (Loose Leaf) $59

  • International Building Code Book (Soft Cover) $75

  • International Building Code Book (Loose Leaf) $83

  • International Energy Conservation Code Book (Soft Cover) $28

  • International Existing Building Code (Soft Cover) $44

  • International Mechanical Code Book (Soft Cover) $53

  •  International Fuel & Gas Code Book (Soft Cover) $53

  • International Plumbing Code Book (Soft Cover) $53

You can order the books by calling Janet Rodgers at 800-692-7339 ext 3016.  You can also email her at [email protected].  The books can also be purchased on the PBA website, www.pahomes.org Click on �Order PBA publications� in the select a destination navigation bar. 

 

 

 

 

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