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20;|;Brace;Yourself;for;Rough;Waters
Many loans originated in the 2007 real estate bubble mature this year, and the commercial
mortgage-backed securities behind them are being closely watched. The market outlook for
CMBS is shadowed by concerns over what a new wave of defaults will mean to the industry.
By;Ann;Hambly, 1st Service Solutions
Departments
14;|;Beyond;Our;Borders
Argentina faces
economic uncertainty.
Plus: From the Editor
16;|;Property;TypeCast
Strong multifamily sector
may be leveling off.
Plus: Q&A
18;|;Spotlight:;Iowa
The financial-services
industry is at the heart of
Iowa’s stable office market.
Articles
24;|;Change;Is;in;the;Air
Keep up-to-date with new environmental
due-diligence requirements
By;Jay;Grenfell,
Partner Engineering and Science Inc.
26;|;It’s;Time;to;Upgrade
Hoteliers are in the market to finance
brand-mandated renovations
By;Jon;S.;Wright;and;Heather;Duvall,
Access Point Financial Inc.
28;|;Keep;Track;of;Time;and;Rate
Troubled properties can be repositioned
or converted to become fundable
By;Richard;Muhlebach,
Richard Muhlebach LLC
34;|;Close;Faster;and;Avoid
Unpleasant;Surprises
Resolve business and legal issues
before signing loan commitments
By;Marc;Fitapelli, Fitapelli Law
36;|;Making;an;Accurate;Call
The wrong staffing of a contact center can
dent a mortgage company’s profitability
By;Bob;Webb, Pipkins Inc.
38;|;Ask;the;Right;Questions
Let your clients know you’re
interested in helping them
By;Bob;McComb, Top Dogs
40;|;Think;Beyond;Traditional
Financing
Merchant cash advances offer a viable
alternative to bank lending — at a price
