Debt Funds

Blackstone names new CEO of BREIT

Katie Keenan was previously the co-chief investment officer of Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies and Blackstone Mortgage Trust.

Cottonwood holds final close for special situations strategy on $1bn

The Los Angeles-based manager has used the fund to add exposure to logistics, data centers, multifamily and mixed-use assets.

Bravo funds $170m construction loan for Miami development

The firm originated the loan on behalf of Hazelton Capital Group amid a rise in construction financing in the city.

Tishman Speyer funds first loan from new debt platform 

The firm provided a $25m mezzanine loan on a Boston life sciences property that is part of a $119m refinancing package.

Team up or take charge – how managers will need to evolve to accommodate 401(k) investors

The Trump administration’s order to allow private alternative investments in defined contribution plan portfolios will require managers to take a different fund design tack.

Madison Realty renews Miami River backing with $350m bridge loan

The fresh round of financing will see Flow and Yellowstone Trust added as majority owners of the Brickell-area mega-development formerly spearheaded by Chetrit Group.

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.

Forum brings on new head of investments amid private credit push 

Harry Alcock, the former chief investment officer of multifamily real estate investment trust UDR, sees real estate private credit as an expansion area.

Deployment: the next fundraising differentiator

Why the ability to deploy capital quickly is becoming key to a manager’s ability to tee up their next fund.