Southeast

Bank OZK extends debt streak with $600m Miami-area construction loan trifecta

Berkadia arranged two of the financings, which will increase the Arkansas-based lender’s presence across South Florida.

Bizzi+Bilgili lines up rare office construction loan via Cain International

The financing is notable given the paucity of capital allocated to the office sector as well as a decline in construction lending over the past year to 18 months.

Greystone originates $420m refi for Miami’s Panorama Tower

Freddie Mac provides $335m of funding alongside investments from CPP and Harbor Group.

Bank OZK expands Florida presence with $215m condo construction loan

London Bay will use the funding for the first phase of a Ritz-Carlton development in Bonita Springs.

Bank OZK originates $220m for mixed-use Fort Lauderdale arts district project

Hines and Urban Street Development will use the financing for the first phase of a multifamily, office and retail project.

Against the storm: Lenders taking strong stance on natural disaster risks 

As insurance costs rise, the commercial real estate market is assessing the impact of natural disasters on a local and asset-specific basis.

Borrower in focus: Eagle Property sees shift toward neutral leverage in acquisitions market

The Miami-based workforce housing specialist has two deals in the pipeline.

Pender Capital sets $1bn fundraising target for rare real estate interval fund

Dallas-based manager is aiming for more mid-market bridge loan exposure across Southern US and flyover states.

Highline launches $350 million fund to target distress in Southeast US

Miami manager will allocate $175m toward providing debt financing for value-add and distressed opportunities.

Trinity, Elliott JV see lender resiliency for high-end hotel sector via $750m CMBS refinance

The joint venture secured a $750m floating-rate CMBS deal backed by a pair of luxury Florida resort properties.