CRE Finance Council

Jay Abeywardena is a Managing Director of Mortgage Banking at Berkadia, where he is responsible for originating loans. He has over 18 years of experience in providing financing expertise to developers who specialize in building and preserving affordable housing for low to moderate-income families and seniors.   Jay, welcome to CREFC’s 2024 Class of 20 Under 40! Learn more about Jay and view the full list of this year’s 20 Under 40: https://lnkd.in/ePwZcsHJ   #CREFC20Under40 #CRE #CREFinance #CREFC

The pullback from larger and regional banks in CRE lending has created a void now being filled by insurance companies, debt funds, and CMBS. Join us at our #CREFCCapitalMarkets Conference on September 18th to find out what each type of lender brings to the table in our Out of the Shadows?: Nonbank Lending in Today’s Economy session. Discover how insurance companies have stepped up their construction loan production and how debt funds are originating lower leverage, higher cash flowing deals. Our panelists will also discuss where banks go from here, whether regulation is helping or hurting their ability to lend, and the overall impact of these changes on the CRE industry. Finally, we’ll examine the types of alternative lenders banks prefer to finance, the loans they want to provide lines on, and any existing or anticipated regulatory hurdles. View our full program and register here: https://lnkd.in/eHxxzsvN #CREFCCapitalMarkets #CREFC #CREFinance #CRE

Stephanie Stein is a Partner in McDermott Will & Emery’s real estate group, where she focuses her practice on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, leasing, and financing. The CREFC Women’s Network allows Stephanie to connect with and mentor other females in the industry, and gives her the opportunity to continue developing her skills and career through the connections she has been able to make. Read more about Stephanie in our latest Women's Network Member Spotlight: https://lnkd.in/ePqi2MYg #CommercialRealEstate #CREFC #WomeninRealEstate

Here are the latest Weekly Talking Points from this week's Policy and Capital Markets Briefing: 1. Biden Bows Out 2. White House Proposes National 5% Rent Cap 3. CRE Industry Sentiment 4. ESG Disclosure Ramps Up Catch these and other stories at www.crefc.org/News #CREFinance #CommercialRealEstate #CREFC #CRENews #Election2024 #ESGDisclosures #RentCap

Registration and sponsorship are now open for #CREFCMiami, the premier event for #CREFinance professionals taking place on January 12th – 15th in South Beach. Our attendees will tell you that CREFC Miami is the unofficial start of the New Year and that the insights they gain and the connections they make prove invaluable to their businesses throughout the year. Take advantage of early registration rates and get ready for a multi-day event featuring top-notch panels, engaging keynote speakers, and numerous networking opportunities. Remember, while this event is open to all, the best way to save on registration is by becoming a CREFC member. Not only will you enjoy discounted rates to this conference, but you will save on registration to 100+ CREFC events throughout the year in addition to numerous member benefits. A special thank you to our Partner Sponsor, Morningstar DBRS. For more information and to register please visit: https://lnkd.in/ejAjndpQ #CRE #CREFC #CREFinance 

Bank Balancing Act: Challenges and Opportunities for Lending (Closed to Media, Not Available for Replay) What does Basel III Endgame mean for real estate lending? Our upcoming session at CREFC’s Capital Markets Conference on September 18th will shed light on whether it impacts residential more than commercial properties. We’ll explore the potential increase in note sales from banks and identify the likely buyers. We'll also discuss the measures banks are taking to tackle the wall of maturities and whether multifamily will remain a core lending asset or if banks will shift their focus to other types such as retail. Register here and join us for a full day of member-driven programming and numerous networking opportunities: https://lnkd.in/eHxxzsvN #CRE #CREFinance #CREFCCapitalMarkets #Lending

As a banking and finance attorney at Husch Blackwell, Natalie Sobierajski helps lenders, financial institutions, developers and other borrowers find practical solutions to the various issues that arise in complex real estate and other financing transactions.   Natalie values her CREFC Women’s Network membership because it allows her to network with industry professionals, stay updated on industry trends and regulations, and provides her with access to specialized resources and professional training. Read more about Natalie in our latest Women's Network Member Spotlight: https://lnkd.in/ePqi2MYg #CommercialRealEstate #CREFC #WomeninRealEstate

Anna Burns is an analyst in Berkadia’s loan origination group, on a team that facilitates debt solutions across the nation. They provide agency, life company, debt fund, and CMBS executions across multiple asset classes, but primarily focus on multifamily.   Anna shares that as a more junior person in the industry, CREFC & the Women’s Network has given her opportunities to meet women in the industry that she may not otherwise have connected with. Read more about Anna in our latest Women's Network Member Spotlight: https://lnkd.in/ePqi2MYg #CommercialRealEstate #CREFC #WomeninRealEstate

The July edition of the CREFC Women's Network Newsletter is here! In this edition we welcome new WN leadership including Julia Powell and Erin O'Callaghan as our new Chair and Chair-Elect, and we thank our Past Chair, Mary Jane Potthoff, for her hard work and dedication throughout the past year. Read about Erin Stafford, our 2024 Woman of Distinction, and the many highlights and accomplishments of the CREFC members who make our Women’s Network a tremendous success. Our current newsletter and past issues can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eDKdU-zU #CRE #CREFinance #CREFC #CREFCWomensNetwork

Here are the latest Weekly Talking Points from this week's Policy and Capital Markets Briefing: 1. New GSE Loan Agreements From FHFA 2. Bipartisan Tax Bill Introduced 3. Basel Update 4. Powell and Yellen Hearings Recap Catch these and other stories at www.crefc.org/News #CREFinance #CommercialRealEstate #CREFC #CRENews #FDIC #BaselProposal #Fed #FHFA