Allocation Strategy

Ares makes the case for alternative lender expansion 

National and regional banks are expected to reduce commercial real estate lending, which opens the door for the private markets.

Borrower profile: RADCO set to bolster hotel portfolio

The opportunity is driven in part by what is going on in the debt markets, with financing more difficult to line up for sponsors than in years past.

For real estate investors, ‘credit is really resonating’

However, some institutions believe equity deals still are more attractive than debt investments in multiple respects.

JLL arranges $290m New Jersey retail center refinancing 

New York Life Insurance Company and MetLife Investment Management funded the loan.

Concord Companies pivots toward NPL opportunities

The Los Angeles-based manager sees a window to buy non-performing loans as higher interest rates persist.

Borrower profile: TruAmerica sees liquid markets for multifamily focused investors

Atop its standard strategy, the firm is looking to potentially invest in the rescue capital space later this year.

Cohen & Steers: Commercial real estate mortgages not a systemic banking risk 

SVP and head of RE strategy Richard Hillsays CMBS market could play a role in ameliorating potential problems.

Capital watch: Established managers tap markets for new debt strategies

Debt is expected to grow as a strategy for institutional investors, a February report showed.

Lenders tee up multifamily-focused credit funds as maturity wall looms 

The liquidity is important at a time when firms are seeing substantial demand drivers, including a paucity of affordable units in target markets and beyond.