April 5, 2021

Industrial borrowers will see more favorable financing terms this year due to economic fundamentals and relatively low capital expenditure needs.  More lenders will be entering the industrial space and will compete for loans this year.  The onset of COVID-19 increased the need for online shopping and the trend for online retailers to offer next-day delivery. More

Lenders will target self-storage deals since occupancies and lease-ups have remained strong throughout the pandemic.  With no current headwinds, the industry is poised for continued growth and a solid performance over the next few years.  Most of the REITs are reporting higher same store occupancy year-over-year, as well as strong revenue.  As lenders re-allocate capital More

Brands that cater to the outdoor-themed lifestyle, whether providing the appropriate footwear or gear for outside activities, have seen a proliferation of expansion. With the national work-from-home trend prodding much of the populace to reside away from urban locales toward more outlying high-end outdoor resort locales, expect more of these outdoor-themed lifestyle brands to also More

Seemingly overnight, cannabidiol (CBD) products have exploded onto the retail scene. This may be as a result of the Hemp Farming Act that was passed in December of 2018, making it legal to sell CBD in all 50 states. With CBD extracted from the hemp plant, it does not have the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) compounds that More