BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that the firm has successfully closed over $820 million in sales and financings across Central Texas between January and August 2025. This underscores the region's resurgence of demographic and economic growth. Since the start of 2025, Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets has arranged over $320 million in conventional property and land sales and over $500 million in acquisition financing, refinancing, and equity capitaliza. ...

Core Viewpoint - Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR) on behalf of long-term stockholders due to a class action complaint alleging breaches of fiduciary duties by the board of directors [1]. Summary by Sections Investigation Details - The class action complaint was filed on July 31, 2024, covering a Class Period from May 7, 2021, to July 11, 2024 [1]. - The investigation focuses on whether ABR's board of directors provided false or materially misleading information regarding the company's operational and financial health, particularly concerning its balance sheet loan book and net interest income [5]. Impact of Reports - On March 14, 2023, a report by NINGI Research claimed that ABR had concealed a toxic real estate portfolio, leading to a stock price drop from $12.99 per share on March 13, 2023, to $12.12 on March 14, 2023, and further down to $11.53 on March 15, 2023 [5]. - An in-depth study by Viceroy on December 5, 2023, labeled ABR as "the worst of the worst" in an industry with poor decision-making, causing the stock price to decline from $13.86 on December 4, 2023, to $13.67 on December 5, 2023, and then to $13.15 on December 6, 2023 [5]. - On July 12, 2024, concerns escalated when Bloomberg reported that ABR was under investigation by federal prosecutors and the FBI regarding its lending practices, resulting in a stock price drop from $15.53 on July 11, 2024, to $12.89 on July 12, 2024 [5].

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it has arranged $156,621,000 to finance five multifamily communities for a portfolio located throughout the Southeast and Texas. The five transactions, completed year-to-date, represent 1,351 units across four properties in the Southeast and one in Texas. Walker & Dunlop Multifamily Finance, led by Allan Edelson and Joe Tarantino, arranged the transaction on behalf of long-term client, Boston Capital Real Estate. ...

Core Points - Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. announced the pricing of a $1.076 billion managed Commercial Real Estate Collateralized Loan Obligation named BSPRT 2025-FL12 [1] - The FL12 transaction features a 30-month reinvestment period and an initial advance rate of 88% [1] - The weighted average interest cost for the transaction is set at 1M CME Term SOFR+1.61%, excluding discount and transaction costs [1] - The expected settlement date for the transaction is October 15, 2025 [1]

Core Insights - OFA Group, Inc. has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Blockchain App Factory to develop a Real Estate Equity and Mortgage Assets RWA platform, expected to launch in four months [1][2][4] - The platform aims to tokenize, fractionalize, and securely trade real estate equity and mortgage-backed assets using AI and Web3 technology, enhancing risk assessment and investor decision-making [3][6][9] Company Overview - OFA Group provides architectural services and is focused on leveraging AI technologies to enhance its design services, aiming for innovation and efficiency [7] - The company is committed to creating a regulated, blockchain-enabled marketplace for real estate assets, combining traditional securities frameworks with blockchain efficiency [4][5] Strategic Initiatives - The integration of AI and Web3 technology is designed to create a transparent and decentralized ecosystem for real estate assets, supported by a US$100 million diversified cryptocurrency treasury [5][6] - The platform will feature institutional-grade onboarding with KYC/AML compliance, AI-powered valuation, and a Web3-enabled trading infrastructure for secure transactions [9][10] Market Positioning - OFA's initiative reflects a commitment to innovation and sustainable growth in the digital asset economy, aiming to reshape the financial landscape through strategic partnerships and advanced technologies [6][11] - The long-term roadmap includes global investor access and scalable tokenization opportunities, enhancing liquidity and fractional ownership in real estate [10]

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it has successfully arranged $110 million to refinance two premier properties: Plat 4 at Research Triangle in Durham, North Carolina, and Plat 10 at the Ranch in Loveland, Colorado. Both transactions were structured as floating rate, interest-only bridge loans, secured on behalf of Buckingham Companies. Walker & Dunlop's New York Capital Markets, led by Sean Reimer, Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland,. ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided $46,972,000 in Freddie Mac financing to refinance a two-property multifamily portfolio totaling 674 units in Houston, Texas. The financing was originated by Gill Dolan, Managing Director at Greystone. The two Houston properties offer residents a range of well-maintained, garden-style apartment homes with access to amenities such as gated entry, onsite laundry facilities, dedicated ...

Core Insights - The Zelman Housing Summit has evolved from a focus on residential housing to include multifamily, GSEs, labor, and land issues [3] - Interest rates were a major topic, with the 10-year yield dropping unexpectedly, leading to discussions about future rate cuts and their limited impact on long-term rates [4][5][6] - The future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is uncertain, with concerns about their management and potential privatization [7][8][9] - A land crisis is identified as a significant issue for builders, with calls for more land entitlements and easing of zoning restrictions [11][12] - Labor shortages are a pressing concern, exacerbated by fears of ICE raids, highlighting the need for a healthy immigration policy [13][14][15] Interest Rates - The 10-year yield dropped to 4.01%, surprising industry experts [5] - Historical analysis indicates that rate cuts during recessions lower long-term yields, but cuts outside of recessions have little effect [5][6] - Expectations for at least two 25 basis point cuts in the near future, but limited impact on long-term rates anticipated [6] Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - The future of GSEs is critical for builders, with uncertainty surrounding potential actions from the Trump administration [7] - Fannie and Freddie provided liquidity during periods when banks were less active in lending [7] - Concerns about management and governance of Fannie and Freddie, with comparisons to WeWork's governance issues [8][9] Land Issues - A statement from industry leaders indicates a land crisis rather than a housing crisis, emphasizing the need for more land entitlements [11] - Suggestions for the Trump administration to facilitate land access and ease zoning restrictions [11][12] Labor Challenges - Labor shortages are a significant barrier to construction, with smaller builders particularly affected by fears of ICE raids [13] - Public builders report overall labor shortages, despite not facing major issues with ICE raids [14] - Advocacy for a healthy immigration policy to support labor needs in the construction industry [15]

Core Viewpoint - TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. announced the retirement of CFO Robert R. Foley at the end of the year, with Brandon Fox set to take over as interim CFO starting October 1, 2025 [1] Company Transition - Robert R. Foley will transition to a senior advisor role within TPG's real estate credit business after his retirement [1] - Brandon Fox, currently the chief accounting officer, will assume the responsibilities of interim chief financial officer [1]

Group 1 - The Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share of common stock and Operating Partnership unit for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, payable on October 31, 2025 [1] - The Company declared a dividend of $0.390625 per share of its 6.25% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, payable on October 15, 2025 [2] - The Company declared a dividend of $0.40625 per share of its 6.50% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on October 31, 2025 [3] Group 2 - Ready Capital Corporation is a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances, and services lower-to-middle-market investor and owner-occupied commercial real estate loans [4] - The Company specializes in loans backed by commercial real estate, including agency multifamily, investor, construction, and bridge loans, as well as U.S. Small Business Administration loans under its Section 7(a) program [4] - The Company is headquartered in New York, New York, and employs approximately 500 professionals nationwide [4]