Strategies

The downsides of the financial tool are rarely explored, but they were flagged during a debate at PERE Europe Forum 2026 this week.

Hines Rialto Credit Partners was launched in 2024 with a ‘debt-first’ approach to the office sector.

The firm has lined up a $250m commitment for its credit platform, Brightshore Credit.

Joel Tomlinson, who was the founder of Ares Management’s net-lease strategy, will work to help LNL expand its reach within the asset class.

Banks and private credit funds are competing for one of commercial real estate’s most favored sectors, speakers at the conference said.

Cascade Financial provides financing for individual borrowers seeking to buy manufactured homes.

The firm made the acquisition on behalf of several of its investment platforms.

The firm lined up co-investment from a consortium of international partners for the credit facility.

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

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