Market Update Blog
What Lenders Look For When Evaluating a Land Development Loan
March 5, 2026

By Richard Davidson, Senior Vice President, and Jason Wang, Assistant Vice President

Lenders approach land development financing with heightened scrutiny because the collateral is often non‑income‑producing and the project’s success depends on execution, market conditions, and entitlement risk. To approve a loan,…
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Interest Rate Ranges: Quoted Past 60 Days
February 19, 2026

By Cody Charfauros, Principal and Managing Director

Perm spreads continue to hold at record lows across most major asset and lender types. As short-term rates continue their steady, albeit slow, march downwards, all-in coupons continue to improve. Some life insurance companies and agency…
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Capital Is Back, Lenders Are Hungry, and 2026 Is the Year to Move
February 12, 2026

By Dan Friedeberg, CEO; Michael Kaplan, President; Jason Berry, COO; and Elizabeth Burnett, Managing Director, Loan Servicing

The MBA-CREF Conference wrapped up this week in San Diego with a clear message: the commercial real estate finance market has turned a corner. Originations are projected to rise 27%…
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NMHC Annual Meeting — Slatt Capital Takeaways
January 29, 2026

By Dan Friedeberg, CEO

The NMHC Annual Meeting once again brought together top leaders from across the multifamily and capital markets sectors. Attendance was strong, conversations were energetic, and industry sentiment reflected a market…
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