February 4, 2019

Count on an active life company lending market this year, as lenders have fresh buckets of available money.  With so much capital in the market for the best deals, spreads have been very low, and life companies will have to be more creative in underwriting.  Look for a push toward “bridge light” lending from life More

Debt fund and private money lenders will lead the charge toward condo loans this year, while banks continue to be active but cautious.  Condo lending overall will be slightly more difficult going forward.  Sale price assumptions will be flat or decreasing, due in part to the increase of interest rates on underlying mortgages.  Count on More