Capital Markets

New York was pushed from its top slot and even must share the No. 1 US spot with Los Angeles in this year's AFIRE survey.

“Our success in the distribution of debt will be driven by our proven ability to sell paper anywhere in the capital structure between zero and 90% loan-to-value,” says Lotus founder Faisal Ashraf.

“Fundraising levels are still high—this is the fifth consecutive year in which funds have raised more than $100 billion—but we are not seeing a surge of activity,” says Oliver Senchal at Preqin.

Steadfast Cos. renames its capital-markets group Stira and its global credit fund offered with Alcentra to Stira Alcentra Global Credit Fund to reflect its commitment to help the people of Nepal rebuild after its devastating earthquakes.

Here is a roundup of the latest leases, sales and other transactions in the Northeast middle markets.

The 45-story hotel at 140 W. 28th St. is expected to open in 2019.

“Our flagship K- and SB-Deals both had exceptional years.”

“Solid real estate fundamentals and economic growth suggest the US real estate cycle will last several more years,” says Melissa Reagen with TH Real Estate.