Daniel Cunningham
We predict debt capital to shift towards alternative sectors, lenders to tackle distressed situations and banks to make strategic divestments.
The US firm says Europe’s real estate lenders have staved off a loan crisis with forbearance. But that forbearance will not continue indefinitely.
In stark contrast to the US, Europe’s CMBS loans have largely avoided emergency treatment, according to the London-based firm.
The US manager has backed former Tyndaris real estate boss Clark Coffee’s new venture to capitalize on dislocation in the European lending market.
The US real estate big hitter has struck a deal to take on Swiss manager GAM’s European property debt business.
Following the €435m first close of its latest credit vehicle, the manager’s debt experts discuss fundraising in the time of covid-19.
The Hague-based asset manager is partnering with traditional lenders as it targets medium-term growth of its property debt platform to up to €10bn.
The Canadian giant has hired property finance specialist Martin Farinola to grow its European lending business.
The real estate lending market is largely on pause, but the deals closed since the crisis's onset hint at what lenders are still willing to sign off on.
Commercial tenants have been granted rent holidays as they deal with the impact of covid-19. Now, pressure is mounting for debt providers to grant similar treatment to their borrowers.