News & Analysis

CBRE: European lenders set to boost originations despite uncertain backdrop

The advisory found that 72% of respondents see room to increase originations in 2026.

Trinity Church, one of New York’s biggest landowners, is bullish on RE credit

The endowment is also optimistic about resilient office assets and a market rebound amid renewed leasing momentum.

NPS moves toward bespoke partnerships, real estate credit

The push to increase investment speed and efficiency comes after the rapid expansion of the investor’s property portfolio.

Australia’s Qualitas enters Europe with Starz acquisition

The Melbourne-based manager has added a European platform through the purchase of the mid-market lender.

Lone Star-led JV lands $122.65m in bridge loan for 600 California Street

The sponsors acquired the property through a distressed commercial mortgage-backed securities loan.

Brookfield closes buy of $890m loan portfolio from Sunflower Bank

The FirstSun Capital Bancorp affiliate sold the performing multifamily commercial real estate loan pool to reposition its balance sheet.

Northwind makes Los Angeles office debut via $132m financing

The loan was originated through Northwind Debt Fund III, the firm’s flagship closed-end credit vehicle.

Blue Owl funds $975m Virginia data center refinancing

A joint venture between Affinius Capital and Corscale will use the funding to support a 72MW power facility at the Gainesville Crossing campus.

Affinius closes $120m refi for San Diego multifamily mid-rise

The San Antonio-based manager continues its active 2026 lending pace with the backing of a 302-unit asset on behalf of AAA Management.

KKR reaches $1bn first close for latest real estate credit fund

The strategy will be used to make opportunistic investments in senior loans and real estate securities in the US and Western Europe.