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Debt, Deals, and the 2026 Market: A Lending Deep Dive with James Eng

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This week, The Laurens sat down with James Eng, National Director at Old Capital Lending and one of the most trusted voices in multifamily finance. His team originates over $1B in loans every year, and his perspective on today’s lending landscape is as real as it gets.

In this episode, we break down:

• The 2026 market outlook — rates, deal flow, lender appetite, and where distress may surface

• How lenders are underwriting risk in the new cycle — DSCR, CapEx, reserves, sponsorship strength

• What the smartest operators are doing to stay fundable

Whether you’re raising…

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