Insights

Multifamily Market Selection Matters More in 2026

Jeff Dillman — Wed, 13 May 2026 20:14:02 GMT

Market selection is becoming increasingly important for multifamily investors in 2026. FSF shares commentary on Arbor’s Spring 2026 Multifamily Investment Report and what the findings may mean for borrowers, brokers, and real estate investors.

Multifamily CMBS Distress a Precursor for Bank Losses

gpalafox@foundationspecialtyfinance.com (Georgie Palafox) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:21:14 GMT

Keith Botvinik | Managing Director | Grace Realty Capital LLC

Behind the Curtain: Rebuilding Private Lending for Real-Time Capital

gpalafox@foundationspecialtyfinance.com (Georgie Palafox) — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:06:09 GMT

Private lending has a scale problem.

The New Growth Equation: AI + Human Engagement in Specialty Finance

gpalafox@foundationspecialtyfinance.com (Georgie Palafox) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:22:47 GMT

In the world of private lending and real estate investment, where time kills deals and trust fuels conversions, we’re witnessing a shift that is tactical as it is transformational.

CEO Ron McMahan on Ethical Lending: Real Estate Lowdown Podcast

Ron McMahan — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:10:23 GMT

Our CEO Ron McMahan recently joined First Lien Capital's Real Estate Lowdown podcast to discuss ethical investing and innovative approaches in mortgage lending. First Lien Capital shared this description of the conversation:

Structured Success: A Baltimore Mixed-Use Case Study

Ron McMahan — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 22:05:12 GMT

Foundation Real Estate Advisors (FREA)

FREA is a stand-alone, sidecar advisory firm for Foundation Specialty Finance. FREA is led by John Seeburger and Chris Crovatto, industry veterans with over 35 years of experience in commercial real estate finance and direct ownership. The Company provides specialized consulting and advisory services to Foundation, focusing on special situations where our Borrowers need boots-on-the-ground, structured finance solutions across commercial, multifamily, and single-family investment properties. John and Chris are also Co-Founders of Foundation.

Your Tsunami Warning Update: Inundation and Landfall Has Arrived

Ron McMahan — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:01:38 GMT

Tsunami Warning Update: Inundation and Landfall Has Arrived

The CRE Tsunami has now come ashore, causing valuations to decline significantly, demand to disappear, and credit availability to dry up. $2T of CRE loans are now maturing over the next three years (MBA), and “double defaults” in CRE property loans have hit a decade high, indicating increased stress in the CRE market and raising concerns regarding industry stability.

Future-Proofing Mortgage Operations: Preparing for Volume Through AI-Enhanced Workflows

cbritton@foundationcref.com (Cole Britton) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:00:10 GMT

In today's mortgage lending landscape, where origination costs have surged by 35%, lenders face the dual challenge of preparing for increased loan volume while maintaining operational efficiency. The solution lies not in complete automation, but in strategic implementation of AI-assisted workflows that enhance human capabilities rather than replace them. As the industry evolves, particularly with younger generations expecting advanced technological solutions, lenders who fail to adapt risk falling behind in both operational efficiency and talent acquisition.

Secured and Funded - A Foundation Fix & Flip Success!

amichael@foundationcref.com (Andrew Michael) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:49:24 GMT

Overcoming First-Time Investor Challenges

A September to Remember?

Mark Masterson — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:59:02 GMT

Fall is upon us, and with that comes the realization that the Fed will more than likely reverse course and announce a long-anticipated rate cut at its September 17-18 meeting next week. The US real estate market is facing significant challenges, but with any challenge comes opportunity.