Lument’s Tyler Griffin says shorter loan terms don’t signal weakness; they reflect a disciplined approach to a recalibrated market.
Tag: Multifamily
New Report Finds Cooling Rental Markets, But Deepening Affordability Crisis
Despite a recent softening in rents for new leases, rental housing remains unaffordable for many households, according to a new report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Zillow Reports Rent Affordability Hits Four-Year High
A new forecast from Zillow promises increased affordability relief for renters this year.
Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Up in the Fourth Quarter of 2025
Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 30% higher in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to a year earlier, and increased 25% from the third quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations released at the 2026 Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo.
Q&A With JLL’s Kai Pan: Navigating Multifamily Valuations in a Dynamic Market
MBA NewsLink recently sat down with JLL’s Kai Pan to talk about current multifamily trends.
MBA NewsLink Multifamily Roundtable: Rents, Ratings and Refinancings
MBA NewsLink recently interviewed three executives about shifting dynamics in multifamily finance, investment and credit ratings.
Yardi Matrix: Multifamily Performance Strong in First-Half 2025
Yardi Matrix, Santa Barbara, Calif., reported multifamily performance remained strong in the first half of 2025. Nationally, multifamily advertised rent growth has been about 1%.
MBA Statement on HUD Proposal to Level FHA Multifamily Mortgage Insurance Premiums
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement regarding HUD’s proposal to level upfront and annual mortgage insurance premiums for its FHA Multifamily Accelerated Processing programs.
CBRE: U.S. Multifamily Rebound Continues in Q1
CBRE, Dallas, found the overall multifamily vacancy rate fell to 4.8% in Q1, as renter demand continued to outpace new deliveries.
Bankrate Reports Renting Increasingly Cheaper Than Buying in Most Metros
Renting remains cheaper than buying a home in all 50 of the largest U.S. metros, with the difference between the two growing in 38 metros since last year, according to Bankrate, New York.