MultifamilyExecutive: Finance

A Lesson in Student Housing Financing

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:50:32 EST

Walker & Dunlop’s Will Baker says financing options are plentiful in the student housing sector and should continue for the foreseeable future.

Fixing For Growth: The Acq-Rehab Debt Market Heats Up

Thu, 2 May 2013 07:23:01 EST

The debt market for acquisition-rehabilitation deals grows more competitive as the industry recovers.

AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust Aids Co-Op in Sandy Recovery

Wed, 1 May 2013 11:10:47 EST

The $89 million loan will allow Amalgamated Warbasse to replace the electrical distribution system and refinance existing debt.

L.A. Offices Come Back as Seniors Housing

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:18:12 EST

Bank of America Merrill Lynch provides a creative financing package for the development.

Top 10 Biggest Deals of the Last 10 Years

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:16:33 EST

With the recent buzz around the sale of Archstone properties to Equity Residential and AvalonBay, we're taking a look at the biggest deals of the decade.

Conduit Lending Gains Momentum

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:10:26 EST

Lenders expect conduit loan volume to climb as the year continues. However, the market's comeback in the multifamily world isn't expected to reach boom-era levels, at least not in 2013.

Prudential Expands Bridge Financing Program

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 03:26:00 EST

Prudential Mortgage Capital Company is expanding its bridge financing program to reach more borrowers who need to buy some time before they qualify for long-term government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) loans. The new version of the program will provide financing for loan terms of up to three years allowing borrowers to make renovations and mature the properties.

On the Money at AFT Live

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:35:14 EST

Apartment Finance Today’s annual conference will focus on the latest trends for multifamily financing.

Archstone's Ripple Effects

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:01:50 EST

Greystar's purchase of $1.5 billion in assets from Equity will help finance the latter's blockbuster purchase of Archstone.

The Future of Fannie, Freddie, and Housing Finance

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:30:57 EST

What will 2013 hold for the government-sponsored enterprises and their vital role in the health of the multifamily industry?

Freddie Mac Reports Record-Breaking Volume for 2012

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:19:04 EST

It’s one thing to post an increase, but it’s a whole different ball game when you can post a 42 percent increase year-over-year. And that’s exactly what Freddie Mac did in 2012 for its volumes in loan purchases and bond guarantees for multifamily.

Banks Step Up Battle Against Fannie in Small Loan Space

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:31:12 EST

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

Berkadia Closes $1.5 Billion Refi

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 02:48:31 EST

California Acquisition Fund Launches

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:09:25 EST

Developers in California have a new $93 million fund to help them with the acquisition costs of developing and preserving affordable housing in the state.

Life Companies Stay Aggressive Battling GSEs

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 01:47:45 EST

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

Multifamily Capital Markets Outlook 2013

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:27:47 EST

Last year presented ultra-low rates and more generous underwriting. Will 2013 offer more of the same?

Agencies' Share of Multifamily Financing Shrinking

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 01:58:13 EST

Top FHA Multifamily Loan Originators in 2012

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:23:35 EST

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

Stoffers: The Future of Fannie, Freddie, and Multifamily Housing Finance

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:52:46 EST

Brain Stoffers, president of CBRE debt and equity, takes a guest turn on our website to detail how the Mortgage Bankers Association views the housing finance reform debate.

FHFA Director Shortlist Includes Wachter, Stegman, Fiechter

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:29:46 EST

The ball is now rolling on the search to replace Edward DeMarco, acting director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.