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The optimism comes as the commercial real estate debt markets gear up for an estimated $930bn of refinancing.

As banks seek to address commercial real estate exposure, alternative lenders are stepping in to acquire or help restructure loans.

Today’s market requires a lot of creativity because a lot of solutions that sponsors are looking for on assets that have capital needs are not necessarily available.

The firm is not planning to join the ranks of investors who are seeking short-term lending solutions.

The firm expects rates to stay higher for longer, bringing more creative financing opportunities over the next 18 months and beyond.

The Chicago manager is looking to expand its single-family rental portfolio with a second $250m investment in the specialist platform.

The firm has hired Jay Dunn from RFR Realty to head up capital raising and debt capital markets as it looks to execute on a heavy multifamily and residential pipeline.  

The New York-based manager will make investments in disrupted commercial real estate capital stacks.

The commercial real estate market is operating against a backdrop in which higher interest rates have caused widespread declines in real estate values – and higher loan-to-value ratios.

The New York-based manager is expected to close $300m in loans over the next 30 days as debt funding gaps and needs persist.