Capital Markets

Forum seeks to launch second closed-end multifamily credit strategy

The Denver manager is seeing opportunity to expand its private credit offerings with the vehicle launch.

Avison Young tracks drop in new multifamily starts as construction lending falls

Mid-year data from Avison Young reported a 10.4% quarter-on-quarter drop in construction starts as of the end of Q2 2025.

Phoenix’s property lending to shrink amid infra debt push

The UK life and pensions firm sees more opportunities in infrastructure financing than elsewhere in private credit, says head of private markets Cecile Retaureau.

LaSalle lines up $700m for open-end debt strategy

The firm secured commitments from investors in the US, Australia, Canada and Asia.

New Principal white paper makes the case for CRE debt

The white paper comes as debt funds are becoming an increasingly important capital source for commercial real estate sponsors.

K-LOC Index: Tracking loans of concern through May 2025

The index was at 26.59% in May this year compared with 26.39% in April and 26.2% in March.

MBA: Clarity on middle-income housing will boost lending, investment

In addition to a uniform definition, more standardized zoning would benefit the creation of more middle-income housing, a Mortgage Bankers Association report says.

Mid-year data shows subdued construction lending persists 

Construction lending has been making up about 15% of all new loans this year, according to alternative lenders who spoke with PERE Credit.