Havlena is the editor-in-chief of Crittenden Real Estate magazine and The Crittenden Report: Real Estate Financing, Retail Tenants Report and the Multifamily Report and their respective websites. She has been an editor with Crittenden since 2007 and worked on a variety of real estate publications during her time at the company covering a wide range of topics from restaurant expansion to real estate developers. She has been the lead reporter and editor of Crittenden’s flagship publication, The Crittenden Report, since 2011. She has a degree in Print Journalism from Cal State Fullerton, and resides in Orange County, Calif.
Ridge Avenue Apartments was an 80% complete project where the construction lender stopped funding, and the borrower required a loan to complete and stabilize. The partially completed nature of the project and fact that the general contractor also had to be replaced posed challenges to the transaction. The Class B community was built in 2024 and includes 32 units. More
This list includes some of the top single-family lenders. We have touched base with our vast inventory of lender contacts to get the most up-to-date information including their origination totals and terms. This information will give you an idea of what these capital providers are seeking in today’s market. More
Hotel lending will pick up this year, especially as life companies, CMBS lenders, regional and big banks return to the space. Also, watch for the debt funds, bridge and private money lenders to continue swooping up market share. The result is more options and a competitive environment for borrowers. There will be an increase in leverage and more available subordinated debt. Terms will come down to the location, borrower and asset. There will be a push toward branded hotels with strong sponsors. Although, keep an eye out for more willingness to lend on riskier deals such as ground-up construction and heavy repositioning, as well as an increase in capital for independent hotels and resorts. More
The Dealmaker Databank highlights some of the most interesting deals that have closed recently or are in process. This information shows you exactly what deals are getting done in today’s market and gives you the contact information of the person who arranged them. More
This list includes some of the top hotel lenders. We have touched base with our vast inventory of lender contacts to get the most up-to-date information including their origination totals and terms. This information will give you an idea of what these capital providers are seeking in today’s market. More
Keep an eye out for more life company lending this year, as many lenders plan to surpass last year’s total origination numbers. Life companies will try to capture more business by expanding their boxes. Watch for them to be more flexible in the type of retail properties they will consider, moving away from the traditional grocery-anchored centers. There will be a push toward more construction-to-perm and bridge loans as a way to grab yield. Anticipate life companies starting to compete on pricing and increasing leverage. Also, count on more flexible prepayment options. Look for sensitivity around higher insurance costs. The focus will be on strong experienced sponsors. More
Here are the most recently updated lender/investor contacts in the online Crittenden Real Estate Finance Directory. Our team works tirelessly to make sure you have the most up-to-date information at your fingertips. You can access their complete contact information by logging into the Directory. More
This list includes some of the top CMBS lenders. We have touched base with our vast inventory of lender contacts to get the most up-to-date information including their origination totals and terms. This information will give you an idea of what these capital providers are seeking in today’s market. More
Multifamily construction capital will increase as investors become more realistic with long-term rates and lenders are recycling capital as loans mature. Regional and local banks have started to re-enter the space, which should continue as rates decrease. Although financing will be available, lenders will be more selective and there will be a higher cost of capital. Anticipate a flight to quality for strong projects and experienced sponsors. The biggest hurdle is not being able to make the numbers work in today’s market. Caution around overbuilding and concerns about rents will continue to keep some lenders at bay. More
The Dealmaker Databank highlights some of the most interesting deals that have closed recently or are in process. This information shows you exactly what deals are getting done in today’s market and gives you the contact information of the person who arranged them. More
This list includes some of the top hotel lenders. We have touched base with our vast inventory of lender contacts to get the most up-to-date information including their origination totals and terms. This information will give you an idea of what these capital providers are seeking in today’s market. More
There is a positive outlook for office lending this year with meaningful market improvements and increased liquidity. CMBS lenders are back and targeting office assets that are performing well in strong markets. Banks will slowly and selectively re-enter the space in 2025 with building sales, refinancings and loan sales removing office loans from their balance sheets. Life companies will have some appetite for newer quality office product at a lower leverage. There will be a flight-to-quality trend that should persist for well-occupied properties. More
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