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THE MATTHEWS PODCAST – Commercial Real Estate Lending in a Challenging Environment
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The Matthews Podcast – Episode #18

 

 

In this episode of The Matthews Podcast, host Matthew Wallace is joined by expert guest Geoffrey Arrobio. Geoffrey is an experienced mortgage broker in the Matthews™ Capital Markets Division and joins the podcast today to dissect the challenges and strategies in today’s commercial real estate financing landscape. Together, they explore the impact of rising interest rates on buyers and developers, offering valuable advice to navigate the volatile market successfully. Tune in for expert insights, sector analysis, and actionable strategies.

Key Topics

  • The shift from loan-to-value ratios to debt-service coverage ratios as a crucial underwriting metric
  • Key players in the current lending landscape & details about the liquidity squeeze
  • The complexities surrounding construction financing
  • The types of deals being executed & appetite per asset class
  • Advice for sellers coming up on maturity & best approach for buyers in the current market

Additional Authors

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Matthew Wallace

National Director of Shopping Centers & Market Leader

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