Los Angeles has been a standout market for small balance multifamily investment throughout the current economic cycle. Cap rates have remained below national trends and investor confidence in the sector remains strong. Despite higher risk appetites among borrowers, lenders remain cautious as loan-to-value ratios (LTVs) have moderated. Read our 2018 Los Angeles Small Balance Multifamily Investment Trends Report for more insights on the region’s multifamily market.
Here’s a quick look at Los Angeles’ multifamily benchmarks for the third quarter of 2018. For more on the multifamily finance and investment opportunities in the L.A. market, view our recent webinar.
Los Angeles Remains a Top Destination for Small Balance Multifamily Investment The L.A. market for small balance multifamily has been a standout throughout the current economic expansion. Cap rates have remained below national trends for both the rest of the small balance market and the average set by all multifamily properties. Despite higher risk appetites among borrowers, lenders remain cautious as loan-to-value ratios (LTVs) have moderated. Looking ahead, a disciplined lending environment will reduce L.A. small balance multifamily’s sensitivity to any market corrections. Produced in conjunction with Chandan Economics and tailored for the small multifamily investors, this report will explore recent changes in: Cap Rates & Spreads LTVs Debt Yields
Single-family rentals (SFR) are anything but a passive investment. Much more goes into net operating income (NOI) or, more accurately, detracts from it than just gross rents. Investors must also consider rehab, taxes, concessions, vacancies, and a myriad of other expenses. And like any other investment, higher returns are generally associated with higher investment risk.
The growth of e-commerce has impacted many aspects of the real estate industry, and multifamily is no exception. As apartment renters increasingly shop online, property managers are grappling with the best strategy for dealing with an influx of package deliveries to their communities.
Small asset multifamily continues to support a broad range of Millennial workers, while those in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Design and Math (STEAM) occupations are renting at a faster clip.
Your first deal with Arbor as your lender is just the start as we strive to build upon your success, transaction after transaction, with a level of personalization, customization and local market knowledge rarely experienced in multifamily financing.
Join Arbor and Freddie Mac for our complimentary live webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 2:00 p.m. EST, hosted by Los Angeles Business Journal, to learn about the small balance finance and investment opportunities in L.A.!
