CMBS

Basis poised to grow multifamily lending via Fannie Mae DUS designation

The firm is the first African American- and women-owned lender to obtain a DUS designation.

Multifamily lending sees steep drop in volume 

The reasons behind the drop are easy to understand: a combination of lower transaction volume, higher interest rates and the steepest inflation in 40 years.

Lenders and borrowers prepare for a muted distressed environment

Executives from Goldman, Blackstone, GIC, Starwood and Mack Real Estate discussed the next wave of sector opportunities at a recent NYU panel.

JLL arranges $110m refinancing for Innisfree hotel portfolio

The hotel management company closed the deal in the last days of 2022.

Lenders launch bespoke lending programs to tackle funding gaps 

Red Oak Capital, Pensam and Tower Capital are among the managers rolling out or expanding customizable programs.

Morgan Stanley, Barclays launch Blackstone-backed $645m CMBS deal

The loan is backed by properties with diverse locations and tenants.

KBRA sees steep drop in CMBS, commercial real estate CLO issuance in 2023

Despite headwinds around CMBS issuance, downgrade risks are not severe.

Real Estate Capital USA Awards 2022: Submit your nomination today

Nominations close on December 12 at midnight for Real Estate Capital USA’s second annual awards.

Fitch sees stressed conditions for almost 25% of 2023 CMBS, agency maturities

The report identifies a $26.5bn loan cohort maturing by the end of next year.

Avison Young’s Singer on pulling the refinancing trigger

It is difficult for a borrower to determine if now is a good time to move ahead with refinancing, Singer believes.