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Multifamily Financing is Shifting: James Eng on Capital Markets in 2025
Jim Pfeifer and Paul Shannon chat with James Eng of Old Capital Lending to unpack today’s multifamily financing landscape. A 20-year commercial lending veteran in both institutional and private markets, James explains how surging interest rates, higher scrutiny on sponsors, and renewed competition in bridge loans are reshaping apartment deals. He also shares why LPs should treat debt as a top priority – from understanding agency vs. bridge terms to watching out for “race-to-the-bottom” lending and tricky rate caps. If you’re looking for clearer insight on the capital stack and how lenders…
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