Ryan Whitaker supplies 2020 CRE insights with Southeast Real Estate Business

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, plus the property sectors to watch in 2020.

Ryan Whitaker of NorthMarq's Jacksonville office responded to the following questions:

• Where do you see the biggest opportunity for your company in 2020?
• What is your company’s lending strategy for 2020? Any new lines of business or opportunities you are pursuing?
• What property sector(s) of commercial real estate will experience the most activity in 2020, and why?
• What advice are you giving your borrowers to help them maximize their lending strategy in 2020?