All Debt Mezzanine articles
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White papersWhy Real Estate Debt & Why Now?
Commercial mortgages offer similar benefits as private debt along with the security and optionality of real estate equity. Amid a wave of refinancing needs and lower bank activity, non-bank lenders are finding stronger structures and better pricing opportunities.
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White papersRiding the wave up with European levered debt
The bottom of the cycle, when capital values have rebased and market recovery is evident, can be the best time to enter the real estate market as an investor. This is particularly the case for direct investors.
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White papersPositioning portfolios for higher long-term interest rates
Whether long-term interest rates will remain above their post pandemic high is an open question. The 10-year Treasury rate hit highs of 4.98% in October 2023 and 4.77% in January 2025. For those concerned about duration exposures and the valuation impact of higher rates on financial assets in general, real estate credit may offer a useful tool for managing this exposure.
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White papersWhere differentiation still drives returns
European mid-market real estate lending is no longer an immature or lightly competed market. It is well developed, highly intermediated and, in some respects, mature.
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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 papersReal estate credit’s consistency shines in a turbulent market
Why real asset lending is built for today’s environment
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White papersAn introduction to private asset investing
How can investors navigate the private assets investment landscape? This brief overview – the first in a three-part series drawn from a recent paper – explains the main concepts, definitions and terms.
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White papersInside Real Estate: Annual strategy outlook for 2018
A growing sense that both the economic and real estate cycles are past their primes has investors asking, “Where do we go from here?” In an environment of heightened political stress and potentially discordant monetary policies, we recognize that a complex path lies ahead. The themes we’ve identified will help you navigate through 2018 and beyond.
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Private Real Estate Debt Strategies: Q4 2015
Commercial and multifamily mortgage investments form an integral part of the fixed income asset allocation strategy of many institutional investors. They offer an appealing mix of strong relative value, competitive credit loss experience, and diversification benefits within a larger fixed income portfolio.
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Asset Manager News
European mezzanine lender of the year*
DRC Capital may not be the biggest mezzanine provider on the European block, but it has carved out a strong position in this niche market.
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Asset Manager News
DRC in UK deal double
DRC Capital has completed two deals in the UK, for Draco Property and for a joint venture between Oaktree Capital Management and Patrizia Immobilien.
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Asset Manager NewsDRC finances Oaktree and Patrizia acquisition
European Real Estate Debt Fund II advised by DRC Capital LLP has provided a £24m mezzanine debt facility to support the acquisition of the Citrus portfolio by a joint venture between funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and Patrizia Immobilien AG.
