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Introduction to the 7th Annual MFO Summit 2025

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Opening Remarks for MFO Summit 2025

Location:  King Ballrooms

7th Annual MFO Summit 2024 Keynote Primer by Ted Jones, former Chief Economist for Stewart Title Guaranty Company.  A powerhouse presentation reviewing data of the Multi-Family market in 2024 and forecasting what's ahead.

Location: King Ballrooms

The economy is poised for significant change this year, and the Multi-Family market is no exception. According to Yardi Matrix, a staggering $150 billion in loans on 6,800 properties will mature by the end of 2025. Moreover, 58,000 MF loans, representing over $525 billion of the nearly half of the $1.1 trillion MF loan market, will mature by the end of 2029. 

This Keynote Session will dissect the complexities of multifamily financing in this dynamic landscape. A distinguished panel of industry experts, including representatives from diverse debt sources -- such as portfolio lenders, agency lenders, CMBS, bridge lenders, and private credit -- will provide invaluable insights into the current debt capital landscape. Moderated by a seasoned expert, panelists will address:

• Financing Options: A comprehensive overview of the financing options available.
• Market Dynamics: An insider's perspective on the key factors influencing debt availability, interest rates, loan terms, and underwriting criteria in the evolving MF market.
• Best Practices: Proven strategies for securing optimal financing solutions while navigating the emerging economic environment.
• Credit Criteria: Analysis of the specific credit criteria lenders are scrutinizing on all loans now, but especially for owners with struggling properties.

This session is an absolute Must-Attend for Multi-Family Owner/Operators aiming to make 2025 a successful year.

Panelists and Moderator will be announced soon.

Location:  King Ballrooms

Ever wish you could have a fireside chat with seasoned Multi-Family Owner/Operators to hear what they have to say about what they see ahead and what they plan to do about it based upon what they have seen in the past?   Here’s your chance.  Three Multi-Family Owner/Operators discuss the Multi-Family sector in this new and vastly different environment. 

Is it time to go big, stand pat… or is there another option?  What are the new considerations?  What have they learned from history? What have they done in the past year and what are they planning to do about it going forward?  When these pros speak, it pays to listen.

Panelists and Moderator will be announced soon. 

Location:  King Ballrooms

Prudent property owners and operators have already taken steps to tighten the belt and cut expenses. However, the most strategic ones are finding innovative ways to increase revenue through ancillary income streams. This session will explore a variety of proven revenue-generating opportunities, including:

• Renter's Insurance
• Multi-Family Laundry Systems
• Pet Insurance Fees
• Security Deposit Insurance Fees
• Bulk Telecommunications Services
• EV Charging Stations
• And more

Discover best practices for incorporating these offerings to Tenants, maximizing revenue potential, and avoiding common pitfalls.  This session is sure to boost your bottom line.

Panelists and Moderator will be announced soon. 

Location:  King Ballrooms

The MF sector is forecast to be at the start of a three-year cycle of increasing Multi-Family distress.  According to CMBS special servicer Locke Lord, Multi-Family distressed property already jumped from 2.6% to 11% in 2024.  And higher interest rates will make refinancing more difficult for the 58,533 MF property loans that will mature between 2025 and 2029.  Overleveraged investors who lack the resources to pay down the principal or the expertise to negotiate a loan modification will default.   

Are loan modifications real?  What does it take to make it happen?  Join this panel of Owner/Operators, Restructuring Experts and Distressed Property Specialists as they discuss distressed MF debt. 

Panelists and Moderator will be announced soon. 

Location:  King Ballroom 

Welcome to the most popular Session of the MFO Summit every year.  This highly-anticipated annual Session features a distinguished panel of Multi-Family Brokers, from different regions of the country, giving their take on what they see happening in Multi-Family markets nationwide.

They’ll look at the past year, discussing where deals got done in 2024 and what areas fell flat.  They’ll also consider what’s happening now and debate what they expect in the near future, including MF markets they foresee doing well for 2025.  They’ll also look at what are the big challenges Owners/Operators should expect.  Don’t miss their invaluable insights and snappy repartee as they share decidedly different points of view.

Panelists and Moderator will be announced soon.