Finance (Research Center)
Fannie and Freddie Maintain Financing Levels in 2013
Preliminary reports indicate that the agencies continued to dominate the multifamily sector with more than $55 billion in financings, says Jones Lang LaSalle.
SPECIAL REPORT: MBA Delivers Cautious Economic Outlook for 2014; Financing Hits Highest Level Since ’07
Mortgage originations for multi-family and commercial real estate in the last quarter of 2014 reached the highest volume achieved since 2007. Multi-family financing, in particular, has returned to levels last witnessed at the peak of the market.
Commercial Banks a Hit in CRE Borrowers’ Satisfaction Survey
Banks and life insurance companies are the preferred lenders for commercial real estate borrowers, who are likely to increase their overall borrowings this year, according to a new survey by the CRE Finance Council.
EPA, Freddie Mac Team Up on Energy Efficiency Plan
The agencies will examine how energy efficiency boosts affordability in multi-family assets financed by Freddie Mac.
SPECIAL REPORT: Prudential Sees Economy Heating Up in 2014
Prudential expects the economic recovery in U.S. to gain momentum in 2014.
CREW Network Special Report: Gibson Advises on Capital Markets Performance
As the investment market continues to heat up, Mark Gibson has some advice: Carefully consider liquidity and how best to deploy your capital.