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Affinius expands European platform with trio of new originations

The firm’s European credit platform has now closed four transactions this year.

What’s eating private real estate lenders? It’s not just rates

Recent and pending regulatory changes are forcing real estate private credit managers to think differently about where they are lending and why.

US regulatory environment tilts toward housing creation, away from data centers

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to spur new housing development and put guardrails on institutional ownership.

Lenders take creative tacks to scale $875bn US multifamily maturity wall 

Sponsors need to close the door on a wave of 2021-vintage, floating-rate loans that are approaching or have reached their final maturity.

Boston Retirement System seeks to make new real estate credit commitments

The $8.9bn pension aims to commit $15m-$30m to real estate credit in 2026.

Exclusive: Slate closes $1bn SMA to expand senior lending platform

The New York-based manager is adding competitive lending depth atop its flagship platform and has more capital-raising efforts in the works.

Barings, North Carolina pension expand partnership with $2.1bn commitment

The Charlotte-based manager has been making a broader push to expand its US and global real estate platforms via public pension funds and other investors.

KKR floats ‘strategic alternatives’ for listed mortgage REIT

The board of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust is exploring strategic alternatives for the real estate investment trust, according to Q2 2026 financial results.

Breakthrough, Tishman Speyer fund $90m life sciences mezzanine bridge loan

The sponsor, Gemdale USA, will use proceeds to refinance existing debt.

ACORE funds $140m refinancing for self-storage continuation vehicle 

The deal comes amid an uptick in financing for continuation vehicles for real estate private equity managers seeking to extend the lives of funds.