Posts Tagged Fannie Mae
TICs as a Retirement Vehicle
Posted by CSH in -Commercial Real Estate Investment, 1031 Exchanges, Estate Planning, Multifamily & Apartments on August 10th, 2009
Using the 1031 Exchange as an Exit Strategy
The TIC (Tenant in Common) segment of the real estate market has performed better than expected in the current recession, with the multi-family sector being more resilient than any other asset type. Financing for multi-family is relatively favorable, since Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac still provide some liquidity [...]
Apartment Underwriting Trends: Fannie and Freddie Tighten Standards
Posted by CSH in -Commercial Real Estate Investment, Commercial Real Estate Loans, Multifamily & Apartments on June 20th, 2009
In recent months Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have become more conservative in their underwriting practices. As a result, the two agencies — which in 2008 accounted for almost 37% of the multifamily loans outstanding in the U.S. — will reduce their origination volumes this year. Spokesmen for the agencies explain that this relates to [...]
Where Have all the Commercial Lenders Gone?
Posted by CSH in -Commercial Mortgage Tips, -Commercial Real Estate Investment, -Construction Loans, -Small Business Loans, Commercial Financing Tips, Commercial Real Estate Lenders, Commercial Real Estate Video Tips on February 23rd, 2009
Do you remember that song from the 1960’s that went something like: “Where have all the flowers gone, long time passing?” Oh … you don’t? Hmm, maybe I really AM old! Well, I would update that song for the current decade to something like this: “Where have all the lenders gone, no loans funding!”
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