alternative lenders

Jardine, based in Dallas, joins the firm from Deutsche Bank, where he was a director and senior loan originator.

There is largely a sense the commercial real estate debt markets are in a better position today to weather a possible storm than in the run-up to the global financial crisis.

The firm’s newest financing spans two loans, including $93.5m to refinance a triple-net portfolio of 14 assets across nine states. 

The manager will use the financing, arranged by Eastern Union, to acquire regional shopping centers in Ohio, New York and beyond.

While the long-predicted Great Return has not yet transpired, the office specialist is seeing an uptick in people returning to the office. 

The firm last month originated a $204m construction loan for a partnership that includes Medistar Corporation and CBRE Investment Management.  

The manager is observing more hesitation from lenders, which ultimately will have an impact on transaction activity. 

The loan, part of Real Estate Capital USA's weekly lending data report, will allow sponsors to both acquire the real estate and then move ahead with ground-up construction.

The investment management company's founder and chief executive Tammy Jones tells Real Estate Capital USA how she is scaling the firm and preparing for the future.

The mega manager's Structured Finance Group head is using macro trends and robust data to navigate generational volatility and help drive progress in the commercial real estate market.