January 13, 2025

Watch for modest increases in senior housing lending this year. Occupancy is stabilizing and inflation and labor pressures have softened in the space. Private pay Class A assets will continue to lease-up and post strong rent increases as incoming supply screeches to a halt. Development capital will still be difficult to find because of interest rates and construction prices. The agencies will continue to be the primary source of permanent financing for senior housing. Also, keep an eye out for a small number of life companies, banks, private money lenders and debt funds that will fund senior housing deals. More