Origination Issues in Commercial Servicing: Communication Is Vital, Panel Says

NEW ORLEANS–Making sure originators and servicers are on the same page–on a variety of topics–is helpful to avoid issues down the road, panelists said during a discussion at the Mortgage Bankers Association Commercial/Multifamily Finance Servicing and Technology Conference May 21.

Keeping Current With David Harrison From Midland Loan Services

Sometimes overlooked whilst not as glamorous as property investing nor loan originations, servicing nonetheless serves as the backbone of the commercial/multifamily finance industry. The sector is dynamic, complex and fundamental to the broader industry’s successes or failures long after closing dinners occur on the front end of lending businesses.

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In addition to the continued strength of the housing market, we also believe the commercial mortgage-backed securities market should see more activity in 2022.
–David Harrison, Chief Operating Officer with Midland Loan Services.

Longtime CRE Leader Stacey Berger Retires

Stacey Berger, Executive Vice President and longtime Co-Head of Midland, Overland Park, Kan., recently announced his retirement effective May 31.

Top Five Commercial Mortgage Servicing Issues to Watch in 2021

While most will be monitoring increased infections and the progress of vaccine distribution and effectiveness, loan servicing and asset management professionals will have some additional factors impacting their organizations and books of business in the new year.