CMBS at a Standstill as Panic Grips Financial Markets

The Real Deal, Mar. 16, 2020–Rich BockmannVolatility in real estate securities from fear over the spreading coronavirus is holding up new loans, refinancings.https://therealdeal.com/2020/03/16/cmbs-at-a-standstill-as-panic-grips-financial-markets/

Fed to Create Emergency Backstop for Commercial Debt Market

American Banker, Mar. 17, 2020–Hannah Lang (subscription)The Federal Reserve said it will use emergency authority to provide a liquidity backstop for commercial debt issuers as the coronavirus scare has raised …

Construction Lenders Are Open For Business Amid COVID-19 Disruption

GlobeStreet, Mar. 17, 2020–Kelsi Maree BorlandWhile there is more prudence, construction projects are still moving through COVID-19 challenges.https://www.globest.com/2020/03/17/construction-lenders-are-open-for-business-amid-covid-19-disruption/?

At This Seattle CRE Shop, Leadership Is A Sister Act

Bisnow, Mar. 15, 2020–Shawna De La Rosa Sisters Erika and Anne Marie Koehler are no strangers to commercial real estate.https://www.bisnow.com/seattle/news/retail/retail-expert-sisters-take-on-cre-leadership-role-in-seattle-103182

Fed Unveils Dramatic Measures to Ease Market Strain from Virus

Bloomberg, Mar. 12, 2020The central bank has been under increasing pressure to act as investors have been losing faith in the Trump administration’s efforts to contain the economic fallout.https://www.americanbanker.com/articles/fed-unveils-dramatic-measures-to-ease-market-strain-from-virus

Fed Unveils Dramatic Measures to Ease Market Strain from Virus

Bloomberg, Mar. 12, 2020The central bank has been under increasing pressure to act as investors have been losing faith in the Trump administration’s efforts to contain the economic fallout.https://www.americanbanker.com/articles/fed-unveils-dramatic-measures-to-ease-market-strain-from-virus