Two key Federal Reserve officials said Monday they expect inflation to get closer to the central bank’s target. In separate prepared remarks in Washington, neither Fed Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer nor Gov. Lael Brainard made direct reference to next week’s…
The commercial real estate lending landscape is a moving target, effected by market developments, current events, and boardroom decisions. Different lenders have different goals, as well as disparate reactions to economic news, which can have a major effect on a…
2015 was a record breaking year for agency lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily loan programs. Combined, the two institutions purchased an astonishing $89.6 billion of apartment loans. The improving economy and increased investment demand in the multifamily sector…
The volatility of commercial MBS spreads has prompted conduit programs to significantly scale back lending over the past few weeks. Lenders have widened their loan spreads and become highly selective. In some cases, shops are advertising unrealistic spreads in order…
If you would like to take advantage of 1031 exchanges, here’s what you need to know. If you have a gain when selling property, IRC Section 1031 provides an exception, allowing you to postpone paying tax on the gain if…
There’s been much discussion in the financial world around the possibility of an extended period of low interest rates. In other words, there is a “new normal” equilibrium interest rate. The Congressional Budget Office appears to agree with this view….
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