La reducción de 50 puntos básicos de la Reserva Federal a la tasa de los fondos federales en septiembre ha provocado nuevas conversaciones sobre su impacto en las inversiones inmobiliarias comerciales (CRE). Si bien en algunos sectores hay optimismo con respecto a la vuelta a un entorno de tipos más bajos, el mercado de bonos señala una historia diferente, ya que los tipos de interés a largo plazo se mantienen altos y los riesgos de inflación persisten. Este es un buen recordatorio de que los tipos a corto plazo, establecidos por la Reserva Federal, y los tipos a largo plazo, como los del Tesoro a 10 años, suelen moverse de forma independiente.
El entorno actual de tasas más altas reconfigura los fundamentos del valor de la CRE. La tasa actual del Tesoro a 10 años, de alrededor del 4% (el doble de la media anterior a 2022) exige que los valores de la CRE se recalibren. Los informes sobre una caída del 20% en los valores de los CRE desde los niveles máximos de 2022 requieren contexto; esas valoraciones se basaron en un entorno de tipos de interés muy diferente. El escenario actual implica una trayectoria de crecimiento más lenta, lo que exige que los inversores se adapten a un «nuevo juego» de tipos más altos durante más tiempo.
En todos los activos de CRE, los diferentes sectores responden a las tasas más altas de distintas maneras. Los hoteles, por ejemplo, se benefician de una sólida demanda a medida que aumentan los viajes, mientras que los activos multifamiliares siguen mostrando resiliencia a pesar de las presiones de refinanciación. Sin embargo, los activos de oficina se enfrentan a un estrés significativo debido a los desafíos seculares y a los impulsados por los tipos de interés.
A pesar de que la Reserva Federal reduce los tipos, la refinanciación de deuda que antes tenía tasas bajas presenta desafíos continuos para los activos de CRE, especialmente aquellos con fechas de vencimiento próximas. Los tipos más altos elevan el costo de la deuda y reducen los flujos de caja, al tiempo que repercuten en las valoraciones generales de los activos, lo que ejerce una presión adicional.
A pesar de los obstáculos, el entorno actual ofrece oportunidades únicas para los inversores estratégicos y ágiles. Si bien los tipos más altos pueden hacer bajar el valor de los activos, para quienes estén preparados para navegar por el mercado actual con un apalancamiento moderado y una estrategia con visión de futuro, los desafíos actuales pueden convertirse en vientos de favor en el futuro. Dado que las recientes medidas de la Reserva Federal apuntan a una era en la que «subirán durante más tiempo», los inversores en bienes raíces comerciales que se adapten con rapidez podrían encontrar oportunidades sin precedentes, por lo que este es un momento inmejorable para tomar medidas decisivas en el sector inmobiliario comercial.
Vea al CEO y director gerente de Peachtree Group, Greg Friedman, hablar sobre este tema en Fast Money de CNBC.
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During the California Gold Rush, thousands rushed west in search of fortune. Few struck it rich. The real winners were those who sold the picks, shovels and other tools needed to sustain the miners’ efforts. They thrived not by chasing the frenzy, but by positioning themselves with strategy and discipline.
Today’s commercial real estate market presents a similar dynamic. The market continues to experience one of its most significant resets in more than a decade. While many assets remain operationally strong, capital structures are under pressure. Higher interest rates, constrained debt markets and a steady wave of loan maturities have created a liquidity gap that traditional lenders are unwilling or unable to fill. Those positioned to provide the tools, in this case, creative solutions, stand to benefit the most.
Private credit continues to be a critical source of capital in today’s market, and our credit team’s activity reflects that demand. As of mid-August, we’ve originated more than $1.3 billion in loans and expect that momentum to continue. Notable transactions include a $53 million bridge loan for a 270-acre mixed-use development in Mesa, Arizona; a $42 million bridge loan supporting the acquisition of the Atlanta Financial Center; $36 million in construction financing for a 179-unit Class A multifamily development in Oregon; and $67.5 million of bridge financing for the recapitalization of the newly opened 187-room Printing House – Tapestry Collection by Hilton property in Nashville. We are well on our way to another record year in originations.
While our private credit platform is meeting the immediate demand for financing, we’re also seeing opportunities that extend beyond traditional lending. Market dislocation is uncovering complex, transitional situations where capital solutions require a more opportunistic approach. Not in broad strokes but in carefully selected, well-structured transactions that require both creativity and discipline.
We are focused on opportunities where mispriced risk meets strong fundamentals, where we can structure downside protection and capture meaningful upside through preferred equity, recapitalizations and discounted acquisitions. Our underwriting process is rigorous, our execution repeatable and our orientation long term.
Across sectors, we are seeing the landscape shift. Hospitality is under pressure from deferred capital expenditures and near-term maturities. Multifamily faces valuation recalibration as cap rates rise and leverage recedes. Even in office, where secular headwinds persist, dislocation is beginning to yield selectively actionable opportunities. In each case, we are evaluating where structure, not just price, can drive durable, risk-adjusted returns.
This environment demands more than capital. It requires a stable, experienced team with the agility to work up and down the capital stack and the relationships to source deals early. That is what our platform was built for. With deep connectivity across lenders, owners and operators, we consistently uncover opportunities before they reach the broader market and execute with a clear philosophy, shared incentives and a team-based culture that rewards precision.
We are not chasing momentum or relying on market recovery to drive returns. We are focused on underwriting the business plan, aligning with operators and structuring for protection on the downside with the potential for asymmetric outcomes on the upside.
Like those who supplied the tools that built lasting fortunes during the Gold Rush, we are not chasing momentum or relying on chance. We are focused on providing the structure, discipline and alignment needed to uncover value where others see uncertainty. Cycles like this reward preparation and conviction, and we believe the months ahead will offer opportunities for those positioned to act with clarity and discipline.
We are ready to put the right tools to work.
In a recent discussion with Hotel Management, Brian Waldman, Chief Investment Officer at Peachtree Group, emphasized the importance of opportunistic investments in the current hospitality market. While premium-branded select-service and compact full-service hotels are generally stable across market cycles, Waldman noted that the most compelling opportunities often arise from unique situations rather than adhering strictly to a single chain scale or technology.
Waldman also highlighted the significance of transparency in hotel financing. He advised that owners should be forthcoming with lenders about potential challenges and deviations from plans, as early transparency fosters credibility and collaborative problem-solving, which is crucial in navigating financial uncertainties.
Peachtree Group's approach aligns with these insights, focusing on strategic investments that leverage both market opportunities and operational efficiencies. Their portfolio reflects a commitment to identifying and capitalizing on situations where value can be enhanced through decisive action and transparent partnerships.
Reuters | US summer flight bookings are down 10% year-on-year — even though airfares are cheaper — and the airline sector is lagging behind the wider market. Nevertheless, Greg Friedman of Peachtree Group says the market will pick up and even benefit in 2026.
