Posts Tagged Freddie Mac
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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