Managers

Affinius funds $177m loan for Florida student housing construction

The US manager provided the loan for a student housing development near the University of Central Florida that will be delivered in two phases.

Qualitas’s Schwartz: European expansion could rival Australian arm

Andrew Schwartz, the Melbourne-based manager’s co-founder, says Europe’s lending market offers significant scope for growth.

Liquid debt markets are fueling real estate recovery, Hines’ Scoville says

Josh Scoville, global head of research at the Houston-based manager, sees a more resilient outlook for the sector.

PERE’s relaunch – The editors’ take

PERE’s editors share the biggest highlights from our newly integrated real estate capital markets service, which launched this week.

Tristan funds its largest-ever loan as it deploys from its second credit vehicle

The £340m loan on EDGE London Bridge is the UK manager’s largest since establishing its debt platform in 2021.

Peachtree funds $155m bridge loan for Orlando hospitality portfolio

The deal marked the Atlanta-based manager’s largest senior financing to date as it aims for a $3.5bn origination target in 2026.

Pearlmark holds final close for sixth mezzanine debt fund

The firm raised $528m for Pearlmark Mezzanine Debt Fund VI, exceeding its cap of $475m.

PGIM originates $228m refi for US industrial portfolio

The funding will be used by an undisclosed sponsor to refinance an eight-asset, 3.6 million-square-foot Class A industrial pool spanning six states.

Rithm Capital lands $515m refi for Manhattan office tower

Real estate private credit lenders helped complete the capital stack, which comprises a $415m CMBS loan, a $40m B-note and a $60m mezzanine loan, according to Newmark.

Iran ceasefire collapse reignites rate-hike prospects for European borrowers

Swap rates in the UK and eurozone rose on news of a collapse in the ceasefire agreement between US and Iran on July 8.