News & Analysis

Analysis: Lender competition intensifies for higher-quality assignments 

The reputation of the sponsor is emerging as a key factor for lenders of all stripes.

Scale to expand bridge, construction lending via partnership with Israeli insurer

The firm, the debt financing arm of Slate Property Group, will target loans of more than $50m.

GCM Grosvenor commits $50m to OlivePoint as growth investments rise

Bain Capital and TPG Angelo Gordon also have made strategic investments in private credit shops over the past month.

ACORE adds Drummond to head high-yield strategy

The credit manager is looking to build out a new portfolio in the space to complement its primary value-add strategy.

1031 Crowdfunding sees opportunity to buy Fannie Mae loans

The manager reckons the current market dynamic is resulting in two key trends – one is acquiring loans directly from Fannie Mae.

S3 Capital lines up $700m construction financing pipeline

The ongoing banking pullback is the building blocks for this activity, said Alan Purser, global head of capital formation.

CRE bank loan exposure is manageable, KBRA says  

Mitigants include a relationship approach to banking and exposure in well-known markets, said Joseph Scott, senior managing director at KBRA.

Blue Owl continues real estate expansion with Atalaya acquisition 

The New York-based alternative investment manager picks up more real estate debt and equity capabilities as part of $450m deal.

Kayne Anderson brings on Levy to head real estate debt

Lee Levy, senior managing director and head of debt, joins the firm from Goldman Sachs.