What’s Constraining CRE Lenders?

Commercial Property Executive, Aug. 29, 2022–Mark PerkowskiCommercial real estate has generally performed well throughout 2022. Apartments are full, warehouses are renting at record rates and retail shopping centers and hotels …

How One Debt Lender Plans to Play the Second Half

GlobeSt.com, Aug. 29, 2022–Erika MorphyPGIM Real Estate had a robust first half for its debt business, but the second half will likely see an overall decrease in transaction volume.https://www.globest.com/2022/08/29/how-one-debt-lender-plans-to-play-the-second-half/?

Everyone’s a Landlord—Small-Time Investors Snap Up Out-of-State Properties

Wall Street Journal, Aug. 28, 2022–Will Parker, Nicole Friedman (subscription)With the help of recent technologies, laptop landlords are buying homes across the U.S.https://www.wsj.com/articles/everyones-a-landlordsmall-time-investors-snap-up-out-of-state-properties-11661705278?mod=hp_lead_pos7

Financial Profile Of ARMs Borrowers Reduces Risk Of Housing Crash

National Mortgage Professional, Aug. 26, 2022–David KrechevskyAdjustable-rate mortgages are becoming more common as home buyers hunt for ways to save money with today’s higher mortgage rates. The result is that …

Powell Says Fed Must Show Resolve in Fighting Inflation

Wall Street Journal, Aug. 26, 2022–Nick Timiraos (subscription)The Federal Reserve must continue raising interest rates and hold them at a higher level until it is confident inflation is under control, …

REIT MBS Holdings Down Again in 2Q22

Inside Mortgage Finance, Aug. 26, 2022–John BancroftReal estate investment trusts saw more erosion in their residential MBS holdings during the second quarter, according to a new analysis and ranking by …