The Mortgage Bankers Association is bringing commercial/multifamily business and technology solutions to you all in one place–MBA’s Technology Solutions Conference & Expo (TECH2020), taking place March 29-April 1 in Los …
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Cap Rates: What Are They & What Are They Telling Us? Webinar on March 2
Like the P/E ratio in equity investments, SPF in sunscreen and the plus-minus in hockey, the capitalization (cap) rate is both a handy short-hand and an essential measure. Cap rates …
#CREF2020: MBA Honors Stacey Berger with 2020 CREF Distinguished Service Award
SAN DIEGO–The Mortgage Bankers Association this week awarded Stacey Berger, Executive Vice President of Midland Loan Services, with its 2020 Commercial Real Estate Finance Distinguished Service Award.
Commercial and Multifamily Borrowing Stronger than Ever
Mortgage Professional America, Feb. 13, 2020–Kasi Johnston It’s looking like 2019 will be a record-setting year when it comes to commercial and multifamily originations, according to preliminary estimates by The …
Freddie Mac: Affordability Continues to Drive Purchase, Rental Decisions
Freddie Mac, McLean, Va., said affordability remains top of mind for those individuals looking to rent or purchase a home.
Fannie Rededicates Itself to Hedge Accounting, Multifamily CAS
National Mortgage News, Feb. 13, 2020–Bonnie Sinnock (subscription) Fannie Mae identified the adoption of hedge accounting and regular issuance of multifamily Connecticut Avenue Securities deals as among strategies it could …
A-Rod Unloads on His Wins and Strikeouts in Commercial Real Estate
Law.com, Feb. 13, 2020–Natalie Dolce Baseball great Alex Rodriguez segued from sports to private equity — and acknowledges at least one investment blooper along the way during a presentation at …
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Maturities to Increase in 2020
Mortgage Professional America, Feb. 12, 2020–Candyd Mendoza Seven percent of outstanding commercial and multifamily mortgages will mature in 2020, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. https://www.mpamag.com/news/commercial-and-multifamily-mortgage-maturities-to-increase-in-2020-213388.aspx
Never Mind the Internet. Here’s What’s Killing Malls
New York Times, Feb. 14, 2020–Austan Goolsbee Yes, the internet has changed the way we shop. But taken together, other factors have caused greater harm to traditional retail stores. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/business/not-internet-really-killing-malls.html?
No Two Paths are the Same for Women in CRE
GlobeSt.com, Feb. 14, 2020–Natalie Dolce There is no one-size-fits-all approach to successfully navigating a career in commercial real estate. However, continuing education and developing relationships across the industry are significant …