Sectors

Lenders deny manipulating valuation of Brussels tower in High Court dispute

CBRE Loan Services denies allegations that it and lenders to Belgium’s largest office building pressured valuers.

Kayne Anderson: Discipline and creativity define the best risk-reward in real estate credit

A relative value approach to investing across public and private markets, combined with the ability to structure bilateral deals and maintain control, is how to drive outperformance, argues Lee Levy, head of real estate debt at Kayne Anderson.

Northwind on why specialization wins out as credit tightens

Discipline and niche expertise set winners apart, argues Northwind’s Ran Eliasaf.

Northwind lines up $300m partnership with Atlas SP Partners to expand debt platform

The partnership will allow Northwind Debt Fund III access to lower cost of capital, enhancing its ability to offer more competitive, flexible financing.

Brookfield lands $1.9bn CMBS refinancing for Hudson Yards office 

The New York-based manager re-ups on its trophy office asset stake in the Hudson Yards submarket.

Ladder Capital funds $268m financing for New York office acquisition 

Sovereign Partners is set to buy 575 Fifth Avenue for around $400m.

SASB CMBS pulse: Downgrade ratings and agent issuance

The leading sector of the commercial mortgage-backed securities market also has its B side despite strong origination momentum.

Derby Lane funds $175m New York office-to-resi project  

PERE Credit has tracked $2.2bn of New York office to residential loans in the first quarter of 2026.

Resi conversions are helping to bring Manhattan’s office market back into favor

Tenant demand for a decreasing amount of space is leading bank and non-bank lenders to be more willing to finance developments, redevelopments and refinancings.