Multifamily Real Estate Investing
Join new hosts The Laurens each week and learn the ins and outs of multifamily real estate investing. Episodes include everything from expert guest interviews to deep dives on trends shaping the multifamily real estate industry. Don’t forget to catch up on past seasons featuring Pat Poling of Mara Poling and be sure to check out The Learning Center on our website!
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Multifamily Real Estate Investing
Debt, Deals, and the 2026 Market: A Lending Deep Dive with James Eng
This week, The Laurens sat down with James Eng, National Director at Old Capital Lending and one of the most trusted voices in multifamily finance. His team originates over $1B in loans every year, and his perspective on today’s lending landscape is as real as it gets.
In this episode, we break down:
• The 2026 market outlook — rates, deal flow, lender appetite, and where distress may surface
• How lenders are underwriting risk in the new cycle — DSCR, CapEx, reserves, sponsorship strength
• What the smartest operators are doing to stay fundable
Whether you’re raising capital, underwriting your next acquisition, or navigating loan maturities, this conversation gives you the lender’s-eye view you need to stay ahead of the curve.
