Randy Plavajka

Diversity, equity and inclusion have become paramount initiatives for the commercial real estate finance industry, with sweeping changes being driven in part by trade associations and their members, says CREFC's executive director.

The US commercial real estate finance market has come a long way in improving its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. But there is more to do before the expectations of the sector’s younger professionals align with the perceptions of senior executives.

Dallas-based manager is aiming for more mid-market bridge loan exposure across Southern US and flyover states.

New Jersey manager continues West Coast lending momentum with agency deals for the Sobrato Organization.

Miami manager will allocate $175m toward providing debt financing for value-add and distressed opportunities.

Continued lack of liquidity in banking system leaves private credit lenders to fill financing gaps.

McRoberts’s retirement triggers three appointments to oversee the $45bn agency servicing portfolio.

The index stood at 19.73 percent in July, compared to 19.35 percent in June.

Private credit is stepping into situations that may have been funded by a regional or national bank a year ago.

Legislative changes planned by the US Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation would affect banks with more than $100bn in assets.