The Dodd-Frank Act
Morningstar CMBS Outlook Suggests Soft-ish Landing
The ratings agency’s latest quarterly report cites multiple reasons why a CRE crash like the Great Recession’s does not seem to be in the cards.
The Accelerated Growth of Private Debt Funds
Debt funds are filling the gap left by banks and other regulation-constrained lenders. As dry powder stacks up in a mature cycle, where will fund sponsors place their capital?
The Shifting Capital Stack
After a sluggish start to 2017, investment volume and lending activity began showing signs of rebounding in the spring.
The Power of Private Money in the CRE Marketplace
As we approach the decade point since the market crash, private capital may save commercial real estate lending in the U.S., argues Woodbridge Wealth Managing Director Dayne Roseman.
Mid-Year Trends in CRE Financing
Dekel Capital Managing Principal Shlomi Ronen discusses how lenders are keeping the balance between borrower demand and new regulations and other mid-year trends in real estate financing.
CMBS Walks a Fine Line in 2017
This year promises to be a transitional one for CMBS, as issuers not only attempt to comply with new regulations but also face the concern that the recovery of the economy and real estate fundamentals will run out of steam, notes Yardi Matrix Associate Director of Research Paul Fiorilla.
Q&A: KeyBank’s 2017 Capital Markets Outlook
John Hofmann oversees originations for KeyBank and lends on a range of strategies, targeting the niche preferences of the firm’s diverse customers. Hofmann shares his bird’s-eye view of commercial real estate lending and the forces that will shape the industry in the coming months.
CREFC Special Report: Trump Era Mix of Optimism, Uncertainty in CMBS
While industry executives are generally optimistic about the upcoming year, Commercial Real Estate Finance Council speakers revealed that uncertainty remains as the market prepares for a slew of changes brought on by the Trump administration, reports Yardi Matrix Associate Director of Research Paul Fiorilla.
The Impact of Risk Retention—So Far
By Gabriel Silverstein, Managing Director, SVN | Angelic: Despite concerns about the impact of the Dodd-Frank rules, CRE lending transactions seem to be going smoothly thus far. But how long will this continue?