market view

The firm is looking to grow its debt platform and recently hired Dean Dulchinos as head of debt portfolio management to oversee activity. 

A lower leverage, liquidity-constrained environment makes it a good time to be a lender, market participants say. 

KCP's K-LOC designation identified 70 fewer loans as being either at risk of or in default

The firm also believes CMBS delinquencies could rise to top 4%. 

While borrowers are already feeling the impact of higher interest rates, the low DSCRs will present a particular problem as refinancing looms. 

Rent compromises, amenities are keeping occupancy afloat with room for mezz opportunities.

Borrowers are tapping into ample liquidity for acquisitions and developments while lenders are being adequately compensated for risk.

The commercial property market needs to focus less on cosmetic changes to properties and more to legitimate energy efficiency and sustainability.

Defensive investing in the current low interest rate environment was among the central themes at the annual real estate conference of our sister publication PERE in New York.

Rising interest rates, CMBS volatility and the likelihood of higher spreads are among the factors borrowers in the US need to think about, writes Ryan Krauch of Mesa West Capital.