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Five things to know about BlackRock’s iShares CMBS ETF

The BlackRock vehicle is the only passively managed dedicated CMBS ETF.

Berkshire Residential tops $4.5bn mark for debt, equity funds

The firm’s multifamily debt funds topped $3bn this year.

SVPGlobal’s Khosla talks restructuring, privatizing Washington Prime

The retail-focused REIT was drowning in more than $3.5bn of debt prior to its June bankruptcy filing.

Varde Partners set for significant push into hotel lending

The move comes as more borrowers are turning to non-bank lenders.

Five things to know about rising interest in green lending

Has appetite for sustainability-linked lending strategies stalled, or is green bond issuance looking to rise in 2022?

Greystone expands construction platform with non-recourse stretch loans

The firm has closed a pair of loans that fit this profile, with a growing pipeline.

Bank of America boosts 2022 forecasts for CMBS, CRE CLO issuance

Projections for conduit issuance remain unchanged.

Investcorp acquires stake in Artemis through GP stakes platform

The strategic partnership is the first investment the Investcorp Strategic Capital Group has made into a real estate manager.

New CREFC survey tracks buoyant lender optimism as recovery gains strength

Lenders are hopeful but cautious as the covid-19 pandemic drags on.

Arena, Värde see short-term hotel recap opportunities in secondary markets

The firm is seeing distress creep in as the covid-19 pandemic continues to tamp down recovery.