All Debt Markets articles – Page 2
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White papersCRE’s recovery masks a widening divide
The CRE recovery remains intact, but the headline obscures an increasingly uneven landscape. A 144 basis point spread between the top and bottom quartiles of NPI returns in 1Q26 underscores the extent of this divergence. With limited scope for further cap rate compression, NOI growth is likely to be the primary driver of returns this cycle. For the first time in 30 years, alpha will likely be earned, not given, through disciplined property and market selection paired with operational execution.
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White papersThe Red Thread: Alts’ tenacity, tested once more
Our semi-annual insights into alternatives, Edition June 2026
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White papers2026 Mid-year update: Inside Real Estate Outlook
Amid geopolitical volatility and shifting macro crosscurrents, the CRE recovery is intact - but uneven, with wider dispersion than headlines reveal. This creates a market that is ripe for alpha discovery through careful property, market, and fund selection.
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White papersReasons to consider adding Real Estate Debt to your portfolio
We recommended carrying a real estate debt (RED) umbrella as it has the potential to help shelter your portfolio during investment storms. But what are some of the key factors for institutional investors to consider when adding real estate debt to their portfolios?
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White papersGlobal real estate outlook – Edition June 2026
Middle East conflict is creating uncertainty
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White papersU.S. Housing Chartbook May 2026
MetLife Investment Management’s Real Estate Group, with $105.2 billion (as of 30 June 2025) in commercial real estate debt and equity assets under management, brings extensive experience across market cycles to deliver a collaborative, client-focused approach to real estate investment management. Our experienced professionals leverage our industry presence and long-standing direct relationships to source attractive investment opportunities across geographies, property types, investment structures, and risk profiles.
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White papersNew Logistics Demand Drivers offset Impact from Iran Conflict
Regardless of short-term cost pressures from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the long-term prime European logistics recovery is forecasted to withstand its effects and stay on track. Potential upside might come as occupiers switch their focus from just-in-time to just-in-case approach by adding more space to facilitate higher inventories.
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White papersNew horizons in private credit: why infrastructure debt stands out today
In a market shaped by geopolitical volatility and renewed inflationary pressures, investors are reassessing how they build resilient income allocations. Infrastructure debt offers a differentiated, diversifying source of yield – backed by essential assets, contracted cashflows and strong downside protection.
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White papersBetter together: Unlocking stronger results across the housing sector
U.S. housing isn’t a monolithic market—but a complex ecosystem segmented by geography, income and demographics.
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White papers2026 Europe - Specialty Residential, Sector Update
Residential performance in 2025 remained robust in 2026. The sector continues to be characterised by strong operational performance, with occupancy remaining high and positive rental growth across key target markets.
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White papers2026 Europe - Senior Housing, Sector Update
The European senior housing sector continues to benefit from extremely strong levels of demand. Occupancy remains at record levels (93%) and income growth remains in the high single digits in our high conviction markets of the UK, Spain, Germany and France. These dynamics are attracting a record level inflow of capital to the sector, with existing investors remaining expansionary and new investors entering the market.
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White papers2026 Europe - Life Sciences, Sector Update
The life sciences industry in the UK has transformed in the last few years. The growth of the sector has been supported by the requirements for medical advancements, improving therapies and technologies, and strong capital investment. With these factors driving the sector forward, real estate requirements have also evolved alongside the growth of occupiers in this space.
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White papersLending standards hold steady, with early easing at large banks
The Federal Reserve’s newly released Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey for April reinforces our view that the CRE lending environment is stable and, in fact, selectively easing, even amid a more volatile macro backdrop. While the headline result points to largely unchanged lending standards, the underlying detail tells a more constructive story.
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White papersReal estate fundamentals remain intact amid geopolitical noise
Geopolitical risk has intensified, but markets are signaling volatility rather than systemic stress, which matters for commercial real estate. So far, the impact has flowed through commodity prices, not a repricing of long-term rates or broader financial conditions, helping preserve valuation support for income-oriented assets.
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White papersU.S. Real Estate: Dispersion Shaped by Shocks
Macro shocks reinforce the importance of asset-level and micro-location relevance in a market defined by dispersion.
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White papersAddressing and Demystifying Risk in Senior Construction Lending
Although real estate construction lending is sometimes perceived as one of the riskier segments within the credit markets, we believe well structured and properly monitored senior construction loans tend to exhibit strong risk mitigating features.
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VideoBalancing debt and equity allocations in institutional real estate investment
One of the most frequently asked questions by real estate investors worldwide is how to allocate capital between debt and equity investments. In this comprehensive presentation, Dave White addresses this critical question…
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White papersNew real estate cycle: Why opportunities are opening up again for institutional investors
Interview with Wolfgang Kessler and Michael Kammerzell from Union Investment Institutional Property GmbH
