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Commercial mortgage-backed securities issuance in Europe is gaining traction, with six deals launched so far this year.
Among the past week’s most noteworthy items, Link Group’s latest debt survey found that most UK debt providers expect to increase loan originations in 2021 despite the persisting pandemic.
Debt providers are increasingly looking outside the most competitive markets for logistics lending opportunities, says the bank’s EMEA real estate head.
Another major shed portfolio financing this week demonstrates real estate lenders’ sustained appetite for logistics exposure.
Following the Canadian bank’s financing of a pan-European logistics portfolio for GLP, its European real estate head says multi-jurisdictional transactions often generate higher returns.
Mike Cobb speaks to the chief executive of MARK, formerly known as Meyer Bergman, about financing conditions in the urban logistics sector.
Mark Bladon, head of real estate at the banking group since January, plans to grow its exposure to build-to-rent residential and logistics, as well as its syndication capabilities.
During 2021, equity capital will be diverted from offices and shops to beds and sheds, creating demand for debt finance. But lenders should not overlook opportunities elsewhere.
The Canadian pension, which is significantly underallocated in the sector, will aim to more than double the UK-based firm’s AUM in the next five years.
Real estate investors believe logistics will perform well through the covid-19 crisis, and sector specialists expect debt providers to remain supportive.