Real estate investment vehicles such as Broadmark Private REIT can provide stable income generation. 2020 has been uniquely difficult in a number of ways. When it comes to investing, this year has created much uncertainty pertaining to where and how to structure a portfolio that is capable of withstanding disruptions like those created by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, even before the pandemic, we were in a historically low interest rate environment that made it tougher to find yield. Regardless of...

Geir Watland, Managing Director, Private Capital Markets for Broadmark Private REIT, discusses why a private fund can be a viable investment during the pandemic and beyond, as well as how other sources of financing have fared as a result of COVID-19 in Part II our first-ever Q&A feature.       1. Why do borrowers choose your financing when your rates and fees tend to be higher?    There are several reasons. One is that many of our borrowers do not...

Geir Watland, Managing Director, Private Capital Markets for the Broadmark Private REIT, discusses the current lending environment, what he sees in store for the housing market, and where he sees current opportunities for yield in Part I our first-ever Q&A feature.  Broadly, how has COVID impacted the lending market for real estate?  It’s really a two-part answer. Initially, from March through May, construction came to a grinding halt in some of the markets in which we lend. As local governments assessed where...