April 27, 2026

The outlook for student housing lending should be positive over the next several years. Occupancies for the current school year and pre-leasing for the 2026-2027 school year remain high year-over-year. Also, new supply is constrained, which should show capital providers that student housing is in a safer position than years past. Count on this trend of increased interest in student housing to continue, especially as Fannie Mae becomes more active, and the life companies show renewed interest in the assets that qualify. More