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Leste Credit prepares to scale small-balance lending platform 

The firm is stepping into areas that were once more prominently the domain of banks.

Powell signals long-anticipated interest rate cut

Speaking at the Federal Reserve’s annual 2024 Jackson Hole conference, chairman Jerome Powell delivered the news that the US central bank could cut rates at its September meeting.

Cale Street, Farallon fund $985m Manhattan condo refi

The financing for Zeckendorf, Atlas and Baupost will fund the construction of the luxury 80 Clarkson development.

Peakhill forms JV to expand resi-focused gap financing platform

The Toronto-based manager has formed a partnership with Declaration Partners to fund preferred equity investments.

Sabal keeps sights on opportunistic, niche sectors to expand US debt portfolio

The California manager funded loans across New York, Washington, DC, Florida and Arizona through July and August.

Morning Calm launches $500m real estate credit vehicle

The Boca Raton-based manager has hired Ian Russell from Singerman Real Estate as part of the initiative.

W&D’s Walker: The recovery starts now

Willy Walker, chairman and chief executive of Bethesda-based Walker & Dunlop, sees signs of a market recovery.

Arena’s Zwirn lays out real estate credit opportunity set 

The New York-based private credit manager believes the long-term destruction of value will present lending and recapitalization opportunities.

Borrower view: Pinnacle Housing sees financing gaps widen for affordable deals

Higher interest rates and construction costs are making development more expensive, according to Coraly Rodriguez, partner.