Europe

Debt advisers and loan servicers plot a path for lenders and borrowers

Their intervention could be vital for the post-pandemic European real estate and debt capital markets, who now face the ninth consecutive interest rate hike in the eurozone.

Sentiment survey: Negativity creeps back into the outlook

CREFC’s third-quarter survey reflects fears that interest rates will stay higher for longer.

Refinancing drives activity amid fewer acquisitions

As Q4 approaches, macroeconomic uncertainty continues to set the tone in the industry.

Former finance head at German real estate firm BWFD launches debt advisory business

Eugene Owusu has set up AMA Capital to help German developers access capital streams amid dwindling bank LTC ratios.

GSA sees growing lender interest in Irish student housing

The sector specialist, which last week completed a Dublin refinancing with Wells Fargo, believes the financing market is becoming more competitive.

Irish hospitality firm iNua refinances hotel portfolio

A consortium including AllianceBernstein and Earlsfort Capital Partners has provided finance to replace a €67m loan.

Aukera provides €130m Luxembourg ‘bridge-to-exit’ loan

The facility has been provided to fund the completion of a mixed-use office and retail project in the country.

Hilco Global enters UK real estate debt market

The US-based financial services firm has created a bridge finance business to lend to real estate investors.

Former Bain Capital executive to launch credit fund business

Sean Tarrant, who was head of portfolio finance at Bain Capital Credit, registered Atlas Capital Partners in the UK last week.

BF.capital to roll out second debt fund

The Stuttgart-based firm is looking to raise €300m from institutional investors for a vehicle through which it hopes to capitalise on higher margins in the German market.