Capital Markets

Toorak set to expand novel residential lending platform in US, UK markets

The firm wants to boost originations to about $1bn quarterly.

Rising insurance costs could blindside lenders: SitusAMC

Borrowers, lenders and investors should stay focused on the potential impact of rising insurance costs.

Riaz Capital talks lending as it gears up to double micro apartment portfolio

The San Francisco company is raising capital for its third Opportunity Zone fund.

Cain enters Chicago via $117m development loan

The lender is financing LendLease and Aware Super’s development on a downtown apartment tower.

Sabal Capital rolls out agency CMBS trading platform

The launch of SCH Trading comes after the company sold its commercial real estate lending business to Regions Bank last month.

Blackstone’s Pollack: BREDS’s success can be blueprint for new structured finance platform’s growth

The US manager now invests more than $150bn on behalf of insurance companies.

Loan in focus: Amerant Bank funds Miami-area SFR acquisition loan

Berkadia, which arranged the financing, wants to carve out a niche in the sector.

Harbor Group sees potential inflation risk haunting multifamily lending, investment market

Underwriting loans in the sector could become more difficult if wages aren’t commensurate with rent increases.

COP26: Rise in green bonds adds weight to CRE decarbonization push

Executing an effective carbon reduction plan will be a critical component to maintaining value for institutional landlords going forward.

Varde Partners set for significant push into hotel lending

The move comes as more borrowers are turning to non-bank lenders.