News Analysis

Bridge lending snowballs as sponsors opt for short-term IO loans 

The shift comes as borrowers and lenders think creatively about ways to finance transactions in a volatile market.

Outlook: Market sees securitization solution should banking woes rise 

Should the CMBS market be used to resolve potential problems at regional banks, there are questions about how this could play out, however.

Concord Companies pivots toward NPL opportunities

The Los Angeles-based manager sees a window to buy non-performing loans as higher interest rates persist.

Analysis: Union Bank Tower financing, sale presents imperfect metric for changing market 

The discounted sale of the class A Los Angeles tower sheds some light on where values are today but does not consider a more normalized working environment.

BGO senior executive leaves for Mavik

The industry veteran is joining the New York-based credit shop as it closes its first institutional private fund.

Morning Calm rolls out $500m office financing joint venture

CEO Mukang Cho says the firm will target structured debt investments in the office sector.

PODCAST: How lending to the industrial outdoor storage sector is evolving

Invesco’s Charlie Rose talks about why the niche is drawing more attention in the current market.

Lenders warm up to participating preferred equity in choppy financing market

Participating preferred equity emerges as alternative lending structure amid choppy deal-making environment.

Barings, Mack fund $133m debt package for San Diego hotel

The financing was originated on behalf of Encinitas, California-based manager, Robert Green Company.