Paul Fiorilla
Paul Fiorilla has more than 25 years of experience as a researcher and writer in the commercial real estate markets. He previously served as a vice president of research at Prudential Real Estate Investors in Madison, N.J., where he oversaw publishing of outlooks and thought leadership research. Before that, he covered real estate capital markets and CMBS at Commercial Mortgage Alert.
Pandemic Accelerates, Rather Than Starts, CRE Trends
Paul Fiorilla of Yardi Matrix on key takeaways from the Urban Land Institute’s virtual conference.
COVID-19’s Economic Outcome: A More Active Government Role?
Yardi Matrix’s Paul Fiorilla on how the pandemic is shifting views about government intervention—and what that means for commercial real estate.
Stressed Out: Are Commercial Properties Close to Default?
To determine the potential for defaults and investment opportunities, Yardi Matrix analyzed loans from its multifamily and office property database and found prospective trouble spots over the short and long term.
CMBS 2.0 Hotel, Retail Loans Spur Rise in Delinquencies
Yardi Matrix’s Paul Fiorilla sizes up the spike in delinquencies in the new generation of CMBS.
Hotel, Retail Lead Late Loans—Will Other Assets Follow?
As signs of stress appear, Paul Fiorilla of Yardi Matrix takes stock of what’s ahead for mortgage performance.
Finding Durable Employment Sectors During a Pandemic
Yardi Matrix looks at which U.S. metros have the highest concentration of positions in finance, professional and technical services, and government—sectors that have lost the lowest proportion of jobs.
CMBS Resilience Faces a Big Test
Insights from Yardi Matrix’s Paul Fiorilla on the biggest turning point in a decade for securitization.
Opportunity Zone Progress Slows in COVID-19 Crisis
Even before the pandemic struck, the federal initiative was showing both potential and problems. Paul Fiorilla of Yardi Matrix sheds light on the factors shaping the program’s next steps.
CMBS Late Payments Starting to Mushroom
The scope of delayed payments is expected to increase for loans secured by certain asset types, according to data released by the CRE Finance Council.
Crisis Moves Loan Servicers to Center Stage
The likelihood of widespread delays in loan payments is raising hard questions. Paul Fiorilla of Yardi Matrix surveys the issues to watch.