How To Get a Home Loan: Tips for Securing a Mortgage

Getting a mortgage is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll make, and understanding how it works is essential before you start house hunting. The process involves more than just applying for... Read more »
High Street Residential, Haseko Close on Land and Loan for San Pedro Apartments

High Street Residential, Haseko Close on Land and Loan for San Pedro Apartments

High Street Residential (HSR), the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, and joint venture partner Haseko North America have closed on land and secured a loan for Jules San Pedro, an eight-story,... Read more »
Special Servicer Grabs Loan for Blackstone-Owned Building

Special Servicer Grabs Loan for Blackstone-Owned Building

In the latest sign of Los Angeles County’s office market’s slow post-pandemic recovery amid high vacancy and distress, a loan tied to a Blackstone property in Burbank has been transferred to special... Read more »
Long Term Loan Rates Hold Close to 6% Benchmark

Long Term Loan Rates Hold Close to 6% Benchmark

As of January 22, 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dipped slightly to 5.99%, according to Zillow data. While this offers a breath of fresh air for potential homebuyers, it’s... Read more »
Long Term Loan Rates Hold Close to 6% Benchmark

Rates Steadily Hold Below 6% for 30-Year Loan

As of January 18, 2026, a sense of relief is washing over the housing market thanks to a noticeable dip in mortgage rates. My take? The average rate on a 30-year fixed... Read more »
Long Term Loan Rates Hold Close to 6% Benchmark

30-Year Fixed Loan Rate Persists Below 6%

As of January 12, 2026, mortgage rates, according to Zillow, have seen a gentle dip. The most popular choice, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, now sits around 5.91%, a slight decrease from the... Read more »
Alexander’s Restructures 0M Loan on Retail Condo at 731 Lexington Ave.

Alexander’s Restructures $300M Loan on Retail Condo at 731 Lexington Ave.

Alexander’s, Inc. has restructured the $300-million mortgage loan on the retail condominium of 731 Lexington Ave. in Midtown Manhattan. Under the terms of the restructuring, the existing loan was split into a $132.5-million senior A-Note accruing current interest at... Read more »
The Loan Store doubles wholesale mortgage volume in 2025

The Loan Store doubles wholesale mortgage volume in 2025

Its growth has been driven by well-known industry veterans. TLS’s strategy is rooted in the prior experience of its leadership team — including CEO Phil Shoemaker, president Jason Lee and chief revenue... Read more »
Pimco, Witkoff Firm Default on Santa Monica Apartments Loan

Pimco, Witkoff Firm Default on Santa Monica Apartments Loan

Pacific Investment Management Company and the Witkoff firm have defaulted on a loan of more than $400 million tied to a luxury apartment complex in Santa Monica.  The delinquent loan is connected... Read more »
Garage Condo Project Lands Acquisition and Repositioning Loan

Garage Condo Project Lands Acquisition and Repositioning Loan

JLL Capital Markets secured an acquisition and repositioning loan for Grand Prix Auto Club, a garage condo redevelopment project in San Diego. Located at 8108 Mercury Ct. in San Diego, Grand Prix Auto Club will transform an... Read more »