Loans

Lenders face troubled debt positions as final maturity dates set out in loan agreements approach.

Kay Wolf, chief executive officer, says the German lender is focused on disposing of loans but will reinvest the capital in new business.

The Southern Europe-focused manager took just five months to reach a final close for the fund, well below the European average.

Christof Winkelmann, chief market officer at the German bank, said the lender successfully dealt with troubled hotels during covid-19 and will do the same with its US office exposure.

European respondents to a global survey are most fearful about inflation and interest rate volatility in 2024.

The bank’s chief executive says he is confident it will 'get through' the challenging market conditions.

As loan extensions expire and lenders and borrowers face the impact of higher debt costs on their investments, skilled asset managers are in demand.

German lenders including Deutsche Pfandbriefbank are seeing their share prices impacted by US commercial real estate exposure.

The German listed company is seeking to secure new terms on a bridging facility and bond debt maturing in 2024.

A dearth of senior female professionals is evident across the European real estate financing industry. But a younger generation is pushing for change.