At the Connect Distressed Investment & Finance conference earlier this month in Los Angeles, commercial real estate capital markets experts provided candid views of the current landscape—and how much it has changed compared to what we saw in 2021 and 2022. 

“Right now, the borrowing rate is so low, because the debt service coverage ratio math is off, because you can’t borrow at a percentage of what you used to be able to,” said Brad Ross, managing director, head of originations at Parkview Financial. However, he continued, “ultimately it will revert back, based on the Treasury.” 

Click on the video below for more insights from Ross, along with Chris Porter, SVP research, John Burns Research & Consulting; Jenna Unell, VP, senior managing director—special servicing, Greystone; Steve Pumper, executive managing partner, Transwestern; Mark Grace, senior managing director, Walker & Dunlop; and Malcolm Johnson, founder and CEO, Langdon Park Capital. 

Next Wednesday, learn from and network with experts from ICSC, Caruso, Anderson Real Estate, Primestor, and more at this year’s Connect Retail West conference. Don’t miss out, be at the Luxe Sunset Blvd Hotel for the leading retail CRE event next week on Nov. 6! Be sure to register in advance, registration pricing increases on event day! 

CRE experts from the recent Connect Midwest Multifamily conference in Chicago reflected on their experience and the importance of meeting customer needs in business. As the age-old mantra says, “Customer is King,” and student housing is no exception.

“They will be the first to tell you if they have a bad experience and also be willing to share great experiences with customers down the road,” said Ashley Lott, Senior Vice President, Campusville, A Farbman Company, one of the event’s panelists.

In the video below, you’ll also hear insights from Lott and fellow expert Stratos Athanassiades, Regional Manager, Midwest, Red Oak Capital Holdings. They share trends in student housing and multifamily, including tenant demands, investment sales and financing challenges and opportunities.