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Oaktree launches capital raising for fourth real estate debt fund

The Los Angeles-based manager is targeting $3bn for its Real Estate Debt Fund IV.

Morning Calm rolls out $500m office financing joint venture

CEO Mukang Cho says the firm will target structured debt investments in the office sector.

Hines sees room for mezz, pref equity growth as bank lending tightens

Americas CIO Alfonso Munk says redevelopment and gap financing rank highly alongside equity priorities.

Taurus sees opportunity to step up with capital solutions as de-leveraging picks up steam

Higher interest rates are making it more difficult for sponsors to exit properties and refinance debt.

South Street closes oversubscribed fund amid volatile lending market 

The Charlotte-based manager is seeing banks and other traditional lenders hesitate amid volatility, but it is confident in its ability to line up debt.

Cypress Capital expands fundraising capabilities as interest rates roil markets

The firm hired Perry Boyle to boost fundraising as it launches a $100m fund.

Lotus Capital structures novel residential development package

The four-tranche, five-year financing is split into two components, and each was designed to address a specific part of the development.

Borrower’s corner: How CP Capital is navigating ever-crowded multifamily markets

Low supply, high demand forces new risk profiles and equity staging.

How AllianceBernstein’s real estate debt strategy evolves with CarVal acquisition

AB’s head of private alternatives, Matt Bass, tells REC USA the CarVal acquisition fills gaps in its opportunistic and distressed credit capabilities.

Oaktree closes third global real estate debt fund on $3bn

The Los Angeles-based manager is angling itself for another round of volatility, says Justin Guichard, co-portfolio manager of the platform.