Worldwide economic conditions have dramatically changed the landscape of real estate finance. We understand the new market dynamics, help clients see around the corner, and provide them with innovative solutions that mitigate risk and preserve asset values.
We advise clients on every available financing and restructuring option. Our capacity is one of the largest in the nation and covers most segments of the industry, from the financing of housing and land development to industrial, corporate, and retail properties.
Clients trust us with their most complex real estate transactions. We often are asked to assist in real estate financing transactions that are unusually difficult to consummate such as those involving multiple properties, loans, financing phases, closings, and lenders.
We represent all providers of debt and equity capital, including:
Because we understand the perspective of lender and borrower, we are able to structure transactions that serve not only lenders but also their borrower customers.
We often represent clients in acquisition and bridge financing. We structure and close construction loans, permanent financings, and refinancings. Our team is known for its skill in structuring mezzanine financing, creating real estate investment programs, and understanding community development lending and HUD, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac programs.
We have represented borrowers and lenders in:
Acquisition and bridge loans
Bond lease and sale-leaseback financings
Bulk loan sales
Commercial loan servicing
Conduit loans
Forward commitments and takeouts
Formation of real estate investment funds
Ground lease transactions
Mezzanine lending
Revolving lines of credit
Synthetic leases
Seller-servicer loans
Senior subordinated notes (A/B structure)
Tax-exempt financing
Traditional construction and permanent loans
We regularly address issues ranging from simple assumptions and modifications to partial and full releases of collateral and defeasances. We provide REMIC tax opinions and are experienced in advising special servicers on relevant matters.
Through the years we have represented national lenders in the origination of commercial conduit real estate loans that are sold in the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market. Structuring and implementing loan transactions for eventual securitization requires a solid understanding of good lending practices, the securitization process, and the demands of rating agencies. We are in position to continue providing these services when the CMBS market re-emerges.
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