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The Deal Makers - An Agora production podcast
The Deal Makers, an Agora production podcast, is a platform for leaders in the commercial real estate industry to share their personal stories of success and failure, business insights, and industry secrets because we believe in spotlighting the real people behind the deals. In The DealMakers, we will shine a light on the people behind high-performing real estate deals, unveil behind-the-scenes stories you’ve never heard before, and discuss growth opportunities for real estate investment experts.
If you’re looking to learn more about top-performing GPs in America and how they MAKE deals, this podcast is for you!
The Deal Makers - An Agora production podcast
S3E6 - Amit Stern - Leveraging short-term debt in real estate development
In this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, hosted by Asaf Raz, Amit Stern, Managing Partner at Arion Fund, shares his unconventional career path and the focus of Arion Fund in providing short-term bridge financing for real estate development projects. He discusses the current trends in the real estate market, particularly in multifamily and residential properties, and how developers are navigating the challenges of underwriting deals and raising capital. Amit emphasizes the importance of professionalism, experience, organization, and communication in working with developers as a lender. He also highlights the need for investors and borrowers to join Arion Fund to continue their growth and success in the industry.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
03:20 - Overview of Arion Fund and its focus on short-term bridge financing
04:48 - Current market dynamics and challenges in real estate development
08:31 - The role of technology and proprietary software in lending practices
11:20 - Trends shaping the real estate market into 2025
15:08 - Key factors in evaluating developers for financing
21:49 - Shameless plug: Opportunities for developers and investors with Arion Fund
Get in touch with Amit:
Amit's Linkedin
Arion Fund website
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