As we start 2017 it is important to be informed about trends that affect the commercial lending industry. The following are trends that may affect the commercial lending industry through 2018: 1. Interest rates have moved up since the presidential…
Industry experts Kenneth M. Fox, CCIM and Paul Schroeder, formerly of Cohen Financial, have joined Barry Slatt Mortgage as Principals in a new San Francisco office. The two bring 70 years of commercial real estate finance experience and over $4…
The US Treasury markets appear to be stabilizing after a volatile period which saw the 10-year treasury yield increase 1.63% on 10/3/16 to 2.39% on 12/6/16 (a 76 basis point increase). Many have pointed to the outcome of the presidential…
Financial markets are still digesting the recent presidential victory by Donald Trump. Trump, the new president elect, is seen by some as pro-business and pro-CREF (Commercial Real Estate Finance). Others are concerned about his bold statements during the elections and…
Mortgage Banking is an art, not a science. It’s an art form that takes years of experience to perfect. As commercial mortgage bankers, it is our job to understand the lending market and match up loans with the needs of…
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