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The German bank increased new lending in North America by 41% year-on-year in H1 2019.

Although traditional debt providers have become more cautious about the stateside shopping sector, newer lenders are looking for opportunities. By Michelle Phillips

Natixis aims to capitalise on property investors’ international activities by operating an originate-to-distribute model across continents. Emmanuel Verhoosel, the French bank’s global head of real estate and hospitality, discusses market conditions.

The partnership will see a geographic mix across the US and Europe, which will let BBDC access investments with different levels of yield.

Rising interest rates, CMBS volatility and the likelihood of higher spreads are among the factors borrowers in the US need to think about, writes Ryan Krauch of Mesa West Capital.

Private real estate debt vehicles need to prove their value to investors in a more crowded and competitive market.

Through its purchase of a debt business from Quadrant, the French giant has gained access to a greater set of lending opportunities, and the ability to be more selective.

The Chicago-based investment firm has had an active European real estate debt business since 2010.

The French firm has acquired a real estate debt portfolio in the country and a 24-member investment team as it expands its global strategy to deploy capital.

In the second of three instalments, Real Estate Capital examines the leading lenders in Europe today.