News Analysis

JLL arranges $290m New Jersey retail center refinancing 

New York Life Insurance Company and MetLife Investment Management funded the loan.

Mack launches unlevered senior transitional lending strategy

The platform aims to provide senior debt solutions for borrowers focusing on transitional properties in key growth markets.

Nearly $900bn of real estate loans are maturing in next two years, MSCI says

One-third of the maturing loans were made by CMBS lenders a decade ago; the report also finds transaction volume in February plunged from the previous year.

Kairos lines up $175m Fannie Mae credit facility

Berkadia on tap as originator as California manager targets mixed income and other affordable housing asset types.

Blackstone’s Gray: ‘It’s a very favorable time to be a lender’

Blackstone’s president and chief operating officer considers real estate debt to be ‘an area of growth’ for the firm.

Mount Street targets majority stake sale

The loan servicing firm is understood to have appointed Investec to market it to prospective buyers.

Slate Property Group rolls with volatile market via multifamily lending, investment focus

The firm sees value in serving the core demands of communities.

Broad Street rolls out credit-focused consulting arm

Paradigm Advisory Group, formed by Raymond Chalme and Daniel Blanco, aims to help lenders and borrowers stabilize the value of New York’s office and residential assets.

Global analysis: Despite headwinds, US remains top market for international capital

Investors are paying more attention to secular changes, including energy cost volatility and moves toward ESG.

Brookfield defaults on $161m office loan as extension options expire 

Brookfield also defaulted on a pair of Los Angeles office properties in February.