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Bridge lending will continue to be one of the most liquid sectors of the market as more and more new lenders constantly enter the game.  Keep an eye out for new bridge lending sources and evolving appetites as some buckets are filled.  Watch for more flexibility on prepayment as competition increases and the possibility that More

Count on the newly built senior housing properties to have a better outlook than older supply. Despite the recent glut in supply, higher quality senior housing will attract residents more than the properties that are 20 years or older, which is a majority of inventory. People want amenities and services that are reminiscent of hospitality. More

Count on developers to continue starting new projects due to strong demographics, liquid debt and equity. Scarcity of quality sites, rising construction costs and evermore selective investment capital will slow down new developments, but projected job growth, the continued decline of homeownership rates and positive rent growth will keep production chugging along. Multifamily development will More

There will be no shortage of capital for quality hotel deals from banks, conduits, debt funds and life companies.  With increasing competition, lenders are trying to get money out the door, and there are more capital providers than strong deals.  Even though some lenders have reached their hotel capacity, others still have money to deploy.  More

Banks will be active construction lenders during the second half of the year, although markets that have seen significant supply within the last 12 months may see more caution going forward.  The majorbanks will be competitive but may reserve capital for their most active relationship clients.  Count on regulated lenders to be conservative with LTC More

Affordable housing will continue its explosive pace this year. Development shows no sign of slowing and has the potential to increase in production if a bill in Washington, D.C., goes through. This increase of affordable housing should alleviate some demand from the Class B and C buildings nearby, but it is merely a dent in More

Rent growth will continue to flatten nationwide despite constant demand for multifamily housing. Markets with job growth continue to be healthy. The market has done well at catching up supply with demand. Most of the new buildings delivered are Class A, which means there will still be room for rent increases for Class B and More

Small multifamily owners will see more favorable terms as lenders compete. The small-balance multifamily market is well-positioned going forward due to strong investment activity and a vast improvement in liquidity this cycle, largely in part due to agency support. Loan size limits will increase slightly, certain programs will become more streamlined and new lenders that More