Mortgage Bankers of New York Presents....

10th Annual Real Estate Lending Summit

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

Offices of TREPP, Inc. - 600 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10020 

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)

(Morning Coffee Available)

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.

Keynote Speaker:

Stephen Buschbom

Research Director, 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.

Panelists:

Noelle McDonald

Vice President Valuation Services

LSC Valuation Services


Michael Wahl

MAI,AI-GRS

Managing Director

Partner Valuation Advisors


Kenneth Wong

MAI

Principal Metropolitan Appraisal Associates, LLC.

Stephen Buschbom

Research Director, Trepp, Inc.

Moderated by:

Will Moisan

Director, Advisory Solutions

Trepp Inc.


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.


Panelists:

David Wiggins

Senior Director

Acquisition North America

Invesco Real Estate

Joseph Yi

CIO

Frontier Development

& Hospitality Group, LLC

Chris Luo

CEO Willton Investment Management

Steven W. Moreira

CCIM CIPS

Director Special Projects

Managing Broker

RealSource


Moderated by:

Gregg Christensen Managing Director Southwell Realty Capital

Afternoon Coffee & Snack Break: 12:20 PM - 12:40 PM

General Session 12:40 PM – 1:20 PM

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

Woodbridge Investments, LLC

Salvatore J. Ciaravino

Senior Director of

Real Estate

Benenson Capital Partners, LLC



Dan Lesser

Co-Founder,

President & CEO

LW Hospitality Advisors 

Omer Mir Ahmed

Chief Development Officer

Seagis Property Group, LP

Moderated by:

Kamil Homsi

CEO of GRC Investment Group-SFO Dubai/UAE

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


Panelists:

Travis Schelhorn

VP & Commerical Loan Officer

Popular Bank

Austin Neri

Senior Analyst

Mapletree

Jonathan Zarka 

Owner

Lightrock Management


Jenn Smaragdas

Vice President C3S CoRE Consulting, Inc.


Moderated by:

Johnny Din

CEO Cycamore Capital

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.


Panelists:

Mimi Vu

Senior 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


Adam Luysterborghs

Founder & Managing Partner

Avant Capital


Moderated by:

Richard Carr

Managing Director Southwell Realty Capital


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

An opportunity for attendees to network with peers and exhibitors,

featuring an open bar and refreshments.

Pre-Registration for this Event is Now Closed.

At the Door Registration Opens at 7:30am

Registration Pricing CLICK HERE

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