Strategies

Ascent hires Richardson for new chief credit officer role

John Richardson joins the firm from Arbor Realty Trust, where he filled a similar role.

Kern County funds $160m in real estate credit commitments via core portfolio

The retirement association funded commitments to Hines-Rialto, Hudson Bay and TPG.

Mavik, Madison Realty team up for $56m acquisition finance package

New York-based Mavik funded a $12m preferred equity loan for the acquisition of a suburban Minneapolis industrial property.

Exclusive: Invesco sees originations spike as borrower demand rises

The firm also saw European origination volumes rise, according to Charlie Rose, global head of credit.

Lenders are trimming debt duration as higher rates persist

JLL-advised dealflow data indicates lenders and sponsors are not waiting for rates to move as they act on immediate borrowing needs.

Office lending has a fresh lease on life in San Francisco

The city was hit hard by the covid-19 pandemic but is rebounding as occupancy and origination conviction is restored.

Exclusive: Eldridge funds $278m refinancing for trophy Atlanta office

The financing comes amid a resurgence in activity for high-quality office properties.

Blue Owl nears $1bn raised across real estate and data center credit strategies

The New York-based manager noted it is drawing closer to $1.5bn targets set for the first vintage in each series during its Q2 earnings results.

Industrial outdoor storage moves toward the institutional inner circle

Private real estate credit managers seeking to diversify their investments in alternative sectors are primed for more in the industrial sub-category.

Affinius expands European platform with trio of new originations

The firm’s European credit platform has now closed four transactions this year.