MBA Reports 2012, Forecasts 2013 Multifamily Lending Figures

The latest report from Washington, D.C.-based Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), released this week at its CREF/ Multifamily Housing Convention in San Diego, Calif., gives a glimpse into how multifamily lending fared to close out 2012.

Life Companies Stay Aggressive Battling GSEs

While life insurance companies make up just a fraction of the multifamily financing arena, they’re a contender and they’re ready to fight.

Increased Financing Leads to Improved Apartment Sales in February

Driven by small transactions in New York and California, sales of U.S. apartment properties in February were up 31 percent, according to the latest report from Real Capital Analytics.

The Top 10 Affordable Housing Lenders of 2011

Agencies and large banks alike found affordable housing to be a highly profitable business line in 2011.

Cross Check

Rather than focusing on a prospect’s credit score, screening professionals stress a more hands-on and holistic approach to approving rental applicants.

Home Financing Stays Tough

Home Financing Stays Tough

Rental Applicant Screeners Embracing Payment History Over Credit Scores

Rental applicant screening professionals stress a more hands-on and holistic approach to prospect approval.

Apartment Credit Screeners Improving Rental History Data Sets

“Holy Grail” of apartment prospect screening moves closer to fruition as screening firms and data providers broaden data sets on renter payment history.

Banks Step Up Battle Against Fannie in Small Loan Space

Small-loan borrowers don’t have to rely on Fannie Mae anymore. Other lenders are aching for a piece of the action.

Top FHA Multifamily Loan Originators in 2012

The FHA closed more than $12.2 billion in multifamily loan originations in its 2012 fiscal year.

Rise in Treasuries Threatens Deals

As the 10-year Treasury has risen over the month of March, deals that once looked like home runs now face questions.

Home Financing Stays Tough

Home Financing Stays Tough

Alternative Capital Steps Up to Fill the Gaps

Bridge, equity, and mezzanine capital have grown more available this year, a trend which should only continue in 2012.

Eyeing Rising Demand for Mezz, RCG Opens Conduit Line

As permanent loan rates continue to rise, mezzanine financing providers see a rising need for their product this year. And while demand for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's mezz programs has been light, one large mezz provider has opened a conduit business line to drive more production.

Bridge Building: Debt for Transitional Assets is Coming Back

The bridge loan market is starting to heat up, as providers see more opportunity in lending to transitional assets and distress acquisitions.

Fannie Mae Re-Introduces Mezz Programs

Following on the heels of a similar announcement from Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae has re-engaged its DUS Plus and CI Mezz-Mod Rehab programs, offering borrowers up to 80 percent leverage.

Does the CMBS Revival Have Staying Power?

Election Guide

Whoever occupies the White House and Congress next year will encounter a host of isssues critical to the apartment industry. Will they act, or punt once more?

Bethany Maryland in Distress Again

Two years ago, the Bethany Maryland Portfolio went into special servicing and was modified. Now, it’s back. Patch.com cited Trepp data, reporting that the $296.6 million portfolio is back in the delinquency category. Will other CMBS portfolios follow?

Freddie's CME Has Some Growing Pains

As the Capital Markets Execution program matures, some speed bumps are being felt on the back end of the process in the servicing of the loans.

Multifamily Delinquencies Rise

Not everything is so sunny in the apartment business. The latest report from Trepp says delinquencies are moving up fueled by loans made in 2007.