Lending

Cain International’s Graham Keable explains why the firm recently wrote a £56m loan against a London retirement home.

The private investor has provided a development bond to fund luxury Italian hotel developments as it expands its European lending strategy beyond the UK.

LIBOR has underpinned financial markets for decades. But the benchmark could be phased out in less than three years, with huge implications for real estate lenders.

The Italian insurer is planning to open the platform to third-party investors and raise an additional €500m over the next two years.

There is growing demand for construction finance. In the right circumstances, it makes sense for those lenders that understand the risks.

The French asset manager will provide development loans and enter new country markets through its third senior real estate lending vehicle, for which it is aiming to raise €400m.

The lure of debt to investors, the evolution of lending products and the need for greater emphasis on ESG were among the topics discussed at our sister title’s conference.

The real estate investment firm has made its debut loan in purpose-built rental accommodation, backing Henderson Park and Greystar.

We’re already considering which firms should make this year’s list. There’s just over a week to argue why yours should be included.

Real Estate Capital speaks to borrower RDI and lender Aberdeen Standard about their recent debt deal in London’s flexible office market.