Berman says he will continue discussions on the Hill about the future of the GSEs and the government's role in housing. More
Berman says he will continue discussions on the Hill about the future of the GSEs and the government's role in housing. More
Today's news that Walker & Dunlop entered into an agreement to buy CWCapital was greeted with mixed reactions from the apartment industry. More
Though the competitive landscape grew more heated last year, the overall market for permanent multifamily debt also expanded, allowing Fannie and Freddie to capture more than a 60 percent market share. More
As the fourth-quarter busy season gets under way, Freddie Mac has a slight underwriting advantage while Fannie Mae features a quicker turnaround. More
Many Fannie, Freddie, and FHA lenders are now building up thier life company correspondent relationships both to offer customers more choices, and to protect themselves against the uncertainty surrounding the GSEs. More
As the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury continues to stay low—and as the Federal Reserve ends its QE-2 program—the ability to lock a rate as soon as possible has become a huge competitive advantage for life insurance companies. More
The wave of consolidations in the seniors housing space over the past two years presents a problem for the GSEs, who are now thinking of tweaking their credit boxes to help drive volume. More
CWCapital continues its aggressive growth strategy as it works on acquiring Rockwood Real Estate Advisors, a best-in-class equity house that would complement the company's lending operations. More
Though the yield on the 10-year Treasury has risen about 80 basis points in the past two months, LIBOR has remained low, causing borrowers to explore adjustable-rate executions. More