Serving Up Distress: Hot Topics in Distressed Asset Management

Discussion Topics:

• Lifecycle of the workout: From creative solutions via loan modifications, the receivership process and how this route can transition a workout to REO dispositions
• Enforcement of a capital stack: Interaction and workouts with subordinate and mezzanine lenders
• Distress opportunities: Anticipated REO volumes, where assets are trading, and opportunities on the horizon
• The influx of capital: Loans are performing even if property cash flows have not stabilized post-COVID. What are the sources of capital and ultimate refinancing solutions? Is the competition amongst debt funds playing a role?

Brick and Mortar vs. Virtual: Trends and Outlook in Office

Discussion Topics:

• Major trends impacting office: The strategy and utilization of space
• Office leasing velocity:  Where are leases getting executed? At what rates and are concessions a big factor?
• Trends in investment sales
• Outlook on new office originations: How are loan structures and credit enhancements evolving for office loans?
• Special servicing: Planning for distress in office?