As the benchmark yield on the 10-year Treasury sinks to its lowest level in history, mortgage rates also hover at historic lows, helping to fuel transaction velocity. 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
After suffering a huge decline in its student housing market share, Fannie Mae recently made an underwriting change to its program that should open up many more opportunities for its lenders. More
CMBS pricing has steadily dropped this year, so much so that some conduits are now quoting rates on high-end acquisition deals that are comparable to what Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are offering. More
Over the past month, both Berkadia and Walker & Dunlop made moves to tie loan originations to investment sales platforms, following the lead of Wells Fargo and CWCapital. More
Unlike this time last year, borrowers have more options on permanent debt, as life insurance companies, banks, and even conduits start to give the GSEs a run for their money. More
Unlike this time last year, borrowers have more options on permanent debt, as life insurance companies, banks, and even conduits start to give the GSEs a run for their money. 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
After 73 years as a family business, Walker & Dunlop is entering the public markets and is now trading under the ticker symbol "WD." More
After 73 years as a family business, Walker & Dunlop is entering the public markets and is now trading under the ticker symbol "WD." More