Finance

Paul Rahimian

Look For Easier Money—But Not Too Easy

There are five factors shaping the lending landscape this year, according to Parkview Financial’s outlook.

Aerial shot of Fashion Place, a 965,000-square-foot retail center in Salt Lake City.

Brookfield’s GGP Secures $435M for Metro DC Retail Center

Three banks co-originated and sold the commercial mortgage loan.

3151 Market Street is part of the $3.5 billion mixed-use Schuylkill Yards project in University City

Brandywine, Nuveen Close Record C-PACE Loan for Philadelphia Tower

The financing is the largest of its kind in Pennsylvania history.

Exterior shot of the office property at 1540 Broadway in Manhattan, N.Y. Apollo Global Management issued a $358 million loan backed by the asset in January 2026.

Apollo to Sell REIT Debt Portfolio for $9B

The terms of the deal allow ARI to seek out a better offer over the next few weeks.

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Another Strong Year for CMBS?

Some caveats are challenging the outlook.

Screenshot from Jerome Powell's press conference.

Fed Pauses Rate Cuts, Holds Steady

The FOMC did not give a clear outlook for future moves, but said the economy was stable to start 2026.

Exterior shot of 1375 Broadway, an office building in Manhattan.

American Exchange Locks In $210M for Manhattan Building

Previous financing included a $165 million note.

Anthony M. Graziano, Chief Executive Officer, Integra Realty Resources

Where Opportunity Lies in 2026

Uncertainty is no longer paralyzing—it’s priced in, according to Integra Realty Resources’ CEO Anthony Graziano.

Exterior shot of the 607,208-square-foot facility at 5195 Fermi Drive in Fairfield, Calif.

Exclusive: BGO Secures $58M for Bay Area Asset

A TPG division originated the note.

A chart depicting CMBS special servicing rates through 2024 and 2025

2025 Special Servicing Rates

Data from Trepp’s latest report. Read more.