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Lenders need to work better with data in order to drive operational efficiencies, says Mike Sroka, CEO of Dealpath, a San-Francisco-based deal management platform for commercial real estate debt and equity investors.

While there is some potential for operational issues, all systems are go for the shift.

Borrowers are seeking speed and certainty over execution of loan terms, says Bryan Donohoe, partner and head of real estate debt at Ares.

With a consensus set around the top property types and locations, debt fund managers at the PERE America Forum discussed ways to stand out.

The company expects to see strong rent growth over the next two years.

As origination competition intensifies, the head of real estate debt at private equity firm Apollo sees opportunity in lending to transitional assets like offices in 2022.

Even with the headline risk around the retail sector, there are selective opportunities for investment and development.

The workhorse of the commercial property finance market is down but might not be out.

The move comes as the Securities and Exchange Commission in October published a report calling for greater access to private funds for individual investors.

The firm is also seeing increased borrower focus on speed of execution.