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Count on increased demand and interest in multifamily bridge loans as lenders seek ways to provide capital in the space.  As long as the agencies are providing take-out financing, the multifamily bridge market will continue to flourish.  Bridge lenders are looking for higher quality assets, stronger sponsors and lower leverage than seen pre-pandemic.  Anticipate lenders More

U.S. malls expect an unprecendented holiday season, as COVID-19 concerns appear to still be affecting consumer worries about health and social distancing. Major malls have been preparing and there are new insights into what these centers are doing to safely increase foot traffic for the upcoming Black Friday and holiday season shopping Technology to the More

The shoe retailer has generally been a safe bet as a tenant since not only will customers always need to replace their shoes, but they will generally need in-store visits to ensure a proper fit. Though this still rings true, COVID-19 has closed access to many shoe stores within enclosed malls and made germ-wary customers More

Count on single-family rental (SFR) lending to increase significantly going forward, as there is a lot of debt and institutional capital that wants to participate. The space is in its infancy compared to other property types, but many lenders are now striving to compete. Watch for traditional bank and non-bank multifamily lenders to crossover into More

All aspects of the multifamily industry are navigating an uncertain future, though none needs to rebound as quickly and efficiently as the senior housing market. With both a need to keep an extremely vulnerable demographic safe from the COVID-19 pandemic and give families of the residents peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are More

Banks are slowing dipping their toes back into the market and rumor has it that Wells Fargo, BofA and other major money center banks are looking for opportunities once again.  Expect all size banks to seek new relationship lending again in 2021, while many will focus on existing clients with strong track records throughout the More

Count on single-family rental (SFR) lending to increase significantly going forward, as there is a lot of debt and institutional capital that wants to participate.  The space is in its infancy compared to other property types, but many lenders are now striving to compete.  Watch for traditional bank and non-bank multifamily lenders to crossover into More

While capital will be available in the retail sector, lenders will be extremely cautious. The pandemic has forced many lenders to leave the retail space altogether, and those that remain will be more conservative with higher pricing and leverage. Some lenders will want to wait at least another three to six months before re-entering the More