Competition for bridge loans among lenders is fierce, resulting in lower spreads and better structure for borrowers. The timing of the availability of bridge loans is perfect. Why? Many borrowers are working to re-stabilize property cash flows post-pandemic before locking in larger fixed-rate CMBS … [Read more...] about 5.18.21: BRIDGE LOANS READILY AVAILABLE AS COMPETITION HEATS UP
11.1.20: BRIDGE LENDERS GEAR UP FOR RESCUE LOANS
Banks are beginning to increase pressure on borrowers with non-performing loans to pay or find financing elsewhere. Borrowers with low-leverage loans pre-COVID that simply need time to restabilize are turning to the bridge loan market for alternatives. The situation is particularly acute in the … [Read more...] about 11.1.20: BRIDGE LENDERS GEAR UP FOR RESCUE LOANS
6.10.19: Bridge Loan Terms Improve Significantly
Bridge loan terms have improved significantly during the past three months, attributable to the efficiency of commercial real estate Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) issuance and strong investor demand for CLOs. The most competitively priced bridge loans today end up in CLOs. Pricing for … [Read more...] about 6.10.19: Bridge Loan Terms Improve Significantly
9.7.17: Small Balance Bridge Loans Now Available
We recently wrote about the benefits of bridge loans for transitional properties in which the assets can be eligible for CMBS conduit loans, but are temporarily underperforming. Typical situations are properties that may be in lease-up, perhaps in conjunction with a rehabilitation program that will … [Read more...] about 9.7.17: Small Balance Bridge Loans Now Available
7.31.17: ValueXpress Actively Pursuing Bridge Loans
One method to increase CMBS conduit loan originations is to provide bridge loans on assets that are eligible for CMBS conduit loans, but are temporarily underperforming. Typical situations are properties that may be in lease-up, perhaps in conjunction with a rehabilitation program that will make the … [Read more...] about 7.31.17: ValueXpress Actively Pursuing Bridge Loans
6.4.13: CMBS Lenders Offering Bridge Loans for Construction/Renovation/Repositioning
CMBS shops are using all their know-how in structuring fixed-rate CMBS conduit loans and applying this to bridge loans to capture attractive short-term investment yields and secure an opportunity to provide a fixed-rate CMBS conduit loan once the construction/renovation/repositioning period is … [Read more...] about 6.4.13: CMBS Lenders Offering Bridge Loans for Construction/Renovation/Repositioning