The commercial real estate mortgage banking environment in early 2020 is nothing like it was a year ago. The major stock market indices opened the new year by hitting record highs after climbing more than 20 percent in 2019. That’s… Continue Reading
For its 2020 Lender Insights section, France Media reached out to leading direct lenders and financial intermediaries from across the region to gain their perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the year ahead, factors most affecting the lending environment,… Continue Reading
In recent years, investors and borrowers have enjoyed a low rate environment as the economy has continued to strengthen. Property values have continued to appreciate, causing celebration amongst those who purchased at the peak of the recession and those who… Continue Reading
Recently released economic reports suggest that the economy continues to move ahead at a steady but unspectacular rate. We also received further confirmation that the consumer (the primary support for economic growth) was slowing spending as we moved through 2019…. Continue Reading
There was more to the 2020 NMHC Conference than meetings, parties, dinners, and unseasonably cold temperatures. Here’s a recap of a few of the prevailing themes from the conference. Economic Outlook: The consensus outlook for the national economy is that… Continue Reading
Three questions with … NorthMarq’s John Reed There’s something about Omaha. This market remains one of the steadiest in the Midwest, with brokers closing a solid number of big deals each year and new companies flocking to the city’s downtown… Continue Reading
