Mortgage Bankers of New York Presents....

10th Annual Real Estate Lending Summit

Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 8:00 AM -6:00 PM | TREPP, Inc.

Summit Program Highlights...

Opening Remarks: 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM


Hosts

Zahra Jafri

MBAofNY President

President, Lynx Mortgage Bank, LLC

Mike Benz

Global Head of Sales

Trepp, Inc.

Morning Sessions : Track 1

NY Real Estate & Appraisal & NJ Appraisal (3.5 CE Hours)

Session 1 – Panel 1: 8:20 AM – 9:10 AM 

“State of the CMBS Market”

An in-depth analysis of the CMBS Industry, including the latest trends, market dynamics,

risk attitudes, and a forecast for the latter half of 2024 and beyond.

Speaker:


Annemarie Dicola, CEO

Trepp, Inc.


Moderated by: Liz Mahoney, SVP Director of Sales and Business Development, LCS, Inc.

Session 1 – Panel 2: 9:15 AM – 10:10 AM 

“CRE Outlook”

Calling the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The Commercial and Residential Real Estate Market Forecast: An exploration of the

commercial real estate landscaping, distinguishing the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. What is In Store for Investment and Financing in the second half? After a slow start to 2024, this session will shed light on where market indicators are pointing for the second half of 2024. Topics will include bank closures, here we go again, the impact of recent Fed rate hikes on the lending climate, the timing of a potential recession, early signs of distress, pricing recalibration, CMBS loan performance, and what it all means for lending activity over the near term.

Special Keynote Speaker:


Brian Bailey, Subject Matter Expert

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Session 1 – Panel 3: 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM 

“Managing the Deal Pipeline; From Inception to Conclusion”

This session will cover strategies for navigating business challenges and regulatory expectations in deal management and appraisal. How the regulators and commercial & residential appraisers protect the bank's financial institution's lending platforms.


Moderated by: Lonnie Hendrey, Trepp, Inc.


Panelists:

Noelle McDonald

Vice President Valuation Services

LSC Valuation Services


Matthew Gersemehl

AAS, SAMA, CRE

Trepp, Inc.

Michael Wahl

MAI,AI-GRS

Managing Director

Partner Valuation Advisors

Kenneth Wong

MAI

Principal Metropolitan Appraisal Associates, LLC.

Session 1 – Panel 4: 11:20 AM – 12:20 PM

"Investor Panel - Navigating Challenges and Uncovering Opportunities"

This session will cover strategies for navigating business challenges and regulatory expectations in deal management and appraisal. How the regulators and commercial & residential appraisers protect the bank's financial institution's lending platforms.


Moderated by: Gregg Christensen, Managing Director, Southwell Realty Capital


Panelists:

David Wiggins

Senior Director of Acquisitions North America

North American Invesco Real Estate

Joseph Yi

CIO

Frontier Development

& Hospitality Group, LLC

Chris Luo CEO Willton Investment Management


General Session 12:20 PM – 1:20 PM

Luncheon Keynote - "Economic Forecast and Finance"

The focus on the latest CRE investment and financing activity, along with the economy three plus years into the administration and key takeaways. A preview of the trends as we head toward the 2024 election season and beyond.

Keynote Speaker:



Thomas P. LaSalvia, PhD,

Head of Commercial Real Estate Economics, Moody’s CRE


Afternoon Sessions : Track 2

NY Real Estate & Appraisal & NJ Appraisal (3.5 CE Hours)

Session 2 – Panel 1: 1:20 PM – 2:30 PM

"Enhancing Property Performances and Asset Management"

This session will provide techniques for boosting property performance and investment

returns through strategic management across various asset classes.


Panelists:

Kevin Tatro

Head of Credit Solutions

Trimont

Salvatore J. Ciaravino

Senior Director of

Real Estate

Benenson Capital Partners, LLC



John Hamilton

EVP Acquisitions

& Business Development 

Pyramid Global

Omer Mir Ahmed

Chief Development Officer

Seagis Property Group, LP

Session 2 – Panel 2: 2:35 PM – 3:45 PM

"Perspectives from Young CRE Professionals"

An in-depth discussion of the future of CRE from the viewpoint of emerging professionals, examining job flexibility living and working trends, and the impact of

technology and AI on Real Estate


Moderated by: Jenn Smaragdas, C3S CoRE Consulting Inc.


Panelists:

Travis Schelhorn

VP & Commerical Loan Officer

Popular Bank

Austin Neri

Senior Analyst

Mapletree

Jonathan Zarka 

Owner

Lightrock Management


Session 2 – Panel 3: 3:50 PM – 5:00 PM

"CRE Capital Markets: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead"

This session will provide an examination of current lending landscapes, preferred asset types, underwriting standards, and the impact of regulations on capital availability.


Moderated by: Richard Carr, Managing Director, Southwell Realty Capital


Panelists:

Mimi Vu

First Vice President

Head of CRE East Originations

BHI

Jon Leifer

Director of Acquisitions

and Development

Diversified

Rajesh Agarwal

Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of US Mortgages & Consumer Strategies at Napier Park Global Capital


5:00pm – 6:00pm: Networking Cocktail Hour

An opportunity for attendees to network with peers and exhibitors,

featuring an open bar and refreshments.

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