Jay Maddox

IMN Winter Forum Takeaways: Debt Is the New Equity

By Jay Maddox, Principal, Avison Young: With dozens of new funding platforms popping up, borrowers should take time to identify the most suitable funding source for their investments.

Why Land Investment Is So Risky

By Jay Maddox, Principal, Avison Young: Because of the volatility of land values, it’s crucial to take great care in underwriting land development projects.

Loan Syndications–The Art of Slicing and Dicing

By Jay Maddox, Principal, Avison Young: Why borrowers and lenders should take caution and do their research before entering into a syndicated loan transaction.

Retail Centers—Adapt or Die

By Jay Maddox, Principal, Avison Young: A perfect storm of factors is causing massive disruption in the retail industry, including the $50 billion wall of maturing CMBS loans.

10 Deadly Sins That Can Doom Your Loan Workout

By Jay Maddox, Principal, Avison Young: Borrowers should follow these strategies to avoid doomed lender dealings.

Restructuring CMBS Loans, Part III

By Jay Maddox, Principal, Avison Young: The series conclusion reveals how to find the restructuring solution that works best for you.

Restructuring CMBS Loans, Part 2

By Jay Maddox, Principal, Avison Young: CMBS loan modifications, while difficult, can be accomplished—provided that the borrower understands the practical realities of dealing with special servicers.

Restructuring CMBS Loans, Part I

By Jay Maddox, Principal, Avison Young: Maturing CMBS loans face major challenges in today’s market. Check out why negotiating a loan modification might be your best bet.

Trouble Ahead for Maturing CMBS Loans

By Jay Maddox, Principal, Avison Young: The CMBS lender landscape has changed dramatically, and failing to plan ahead could cause major problems for borrowers.

The Debt Yield Test: A Great Equalizer

By Jay Maddox, Principal, Avison Young: How this alternative measurement levels the playing field compared to traditional underwriting ratios.