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Thinking outside of the box with office conversions

More debt investors are looking at financing office-to-residential conversions.

Freddie Mac’s Michael Case on the agency’s multifamily mission

Freddie Mac has continually expanded its multifamily lending presence over the past decade and has its sights set on more broad and innovative measures to keep momentum rolling through present market volatility.

K-LOC Index: KBRA Credit Profile tracks a slight dip in January

While there has been recovery in the retail and lodging sectors, challenges remain.

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ESG: Three things to look for

ESG principles will gain greater traction as more lenders and investors recognize the risks associated with climate change.

CREFC phasing in sustainability

Trade group Commercial Real Estate Finance Council adds ESG to its reporting requirements.

Fitch debuts ESG ratings for CMBS, structured bonds

US ratings agency continues its initiative to bring greater transparency to bonds labeled with environmental, social or governance criteria.

The science behind green lending

As lenders look at the next generation of buildings, data and science are helping to shape strategies.

Lenders are minding the shop

Subdued levels of new retail supply over the past decade means lenders have one eye on the sector – and one eye on a potential recession.

Picking up the PACE

C-PACE financing continues to gain prominence at a time when capital stacks are finding more difficulty achieving their desired funding status.