Loeb & Loeb partner Jeffrey Fried gives an insider perspective on the state of the commercial real estate finance space, what’s driving current trends and how we’re helping clients navigate a path forward. Whether you’re an...more
“Be honest and forthcoming with your existing lender about your needs and your specific plan for the project. Offer cost-cutting measures and explain how you will reduce leverage over time. Be responsive to lender requests...more
How much chaos might a three-sentence bill that was quietly passed by the New York State legislature sow on the real estate lending industry? Potentially plenty. On June 13, 2025, a bill passed by the New York Assembly (A....more
Whenever a lender is making a commercial real estate loan secured by property which has been leased to one or more tenants, a lender will typically require a Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement (SNDA). An...more
Commercial mortgage delinquency rates are on the uptick. The United States economy is shrinking according to Commerce Department measurements. Economic volatility is the new norm. As borrowers navigate economic ebbs and...more
When a commercial mortgage lender sets out to enforce a mortgage loan following a borrower default, a key goal is to identify the most expeditious manner in which the lender can obtain control and possession of the underlying...more
Today’s high interest rate environment presents a challenge to many commercial real estate borrowers whose loans are now reaching maturity. Some borrowers are unable to repay their loans, while others are approaching the loan...more
In a deed in lieu of foreclosure, a defaulting borrower agrees to convey the mortgaged property to the mortgage lender. But handing over the keys can raise a number of potential pitfalls. Below, we discuss some of these...more