Loans

Heimstaden chief: Bank debt ‘competitive’ as lenders vie to retain clients

Christian Fladeland, co-chief executive of the Swedish company, says bank margins are reducing.

ASK Partners on why it pays to be adaptable in the small-ticket market

ASK’s Daniel Austin anticipates increased demand for finance in the small-ticket market.

Invesco Real Estate on taking a pragmatic approach to the mid-market

Invesco Real Estate’s Andrew Gordon explains how to secure acquisition loans despite market headwinds.

How the UK’s economic trouble could impact real estate borrowing

Bond demand, loan pricing, and credit quality could be impacted by the current turmoil, says Chatham Financial’s Jackie Bowie.

Owner of Frankfurt office and hotel complex secures extension for €531m CMBS loan

Special servicer SitusAMC has agreed to a one-year extension on the loan backed by The Squaire, which was set to mature this month.

Building behind the loan: Cœur Défense

The office complex has recently been refinanced for more than €600m by a syndicate of French banks.

ECB: Policymakers must remain ‘vigilant’ to commercial real estate risks

The central bank says private credit lending and specialist real estate banks could pose unseen issues for financial stability.

Barclays originates its largest-ever social housing trade facility for SNG

The unsecured £50m facility will be used for the development of 25,000 new homes over the next 10 years.

Inside the deal: Apsys redevelops Bordeaux urban area with €347m green loan

Apsys CFO says lenders to the Canopia project were convinced by its ‘pioneering’ environmental credentials.

Pressure builds to resolve stalled loan situations

Lenders face troubled debt positions as final maturity dates set out in loan agreements approach.