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CREFC's Annual High Yield, Distressed Assets, and Servicing Conference 2025

On March 4, 2025, the CRE Finance Council (CREFC) will gather industry leaders for its annual High Yield, Distressed Assets, and Servicing Conference in New York City. This year, the event aims to provide valuable insights for alternative lenders and high-yield investors focusing on commercial real estate (CRE) debt and equity.

This one-day conference plans to cover key issues concerning the performance of CRE loans in the face of elevated interest rates. Special attention will be given to strategies addressing non-performing and sub-performing loans, especially as the landscape of commercial property financing evolves.

Conference Highlights

The event will feature an array of panel discussions designed to dissect various aspects of CRE finance, including the role of alternative lenders as crucial capital providers. Additionally, delegates will gain insight into how servicers effectively navigate the complexities of transactions amidst a surge of maturing loans, particularly in light of the recent economic pressures.

Expert Panels

The conference will host several panels, each addressing pressing topics within the sector:
1. Balancing the Portfolio: Real Estate’s Role in the Modern Investment Landscape
This discussion will underscore how real estate fits into the current investment climate.
2. Pushing Boundaries: Where Do Alternative Lenders Go Next?
Panelists will explore future opportunities in financing strategies.
3. Servicing under Stress: Navigating Complex Loan Structures
This session will provide strategies for dealing with intricate loan arrangements during challenging times.
4. Darling to Distress? The Multifamily Puzzle
A focused examination of the multifamily sector's dynamics and challenges.
5. Geography Matters: Addressing Tri-State Default Trends
This panel will analyze regional market variations in commercial property defaults and how to address these challenges.

Why Attend?

CREFC's events are known for attracting top-tier industry professionals who share insights on the latest trends in CRE finance. Lisa Pendergast, President and CEO of CREFC, emphasizes the importance of discussing how the regulatory landscape and macroeconomic issues influence income-producing properties. She notes that the panels will delve deeply into how alternative lenders are responding to the changing environment and what factors drive their interest in commercial real estate.

This year, issues surrounding housing affordability and tenant protections will also be front and center, particularly concerning the multifamily sector. Discussions regarding loan performance—whether securitized or balance-sheet loans—will indeed top the agenda, reflecting the current concerns of both lenders and bond investors.

Event Details

• - When: March 4, 2025
• - Where: New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019

For further details and to register for the conference, visit the official links:

• - Program
• - Registration

As a prominent trade association, CREFC represents a nearly $6 trillion commercial real estate finance industry, boasting a membership of around 400 companies and 19,000 individuals. The organization has spent decades advocating for a transparent, efficient marketplace and is committed to promoting best practices within the industry.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with forward-thinking professionals and enhance your understanding of the evolving commercial real estate finance landscape.