“It’s a very narrow bandwidth of who these regional banks, community banks and national banks want to lend to right now. So, if private credit didn’t exist, I think we’d be in a much more challenging environment for commercial real estate,” said Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO of nonbank lender Peachtree Group. “We’ve seen a pickup of more opportunities coming our way where banks are unwilling to finance projects, and the regional banks in particular are really pushing borrowers to pay them off, and that’s forcing the borrower to seek other sources of capital.”
Interested in how private credit is stepping up amid market volatility and shifting CRE dynamics?
Read the full article here to see our CEO’s take on the evolving lending landscape and what it means for the future of real estate finance.
“It’s a very narrow bandwidth of who these regional banks, community banks and national banks want to lend to right now. So, if private credit didn’t exist, I think we’d be in a much more challenging environment for commercial real estate,” said Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO of nonbank lender Peachtree Group. “We’ve seen a pickup of more opportunities coming our way where banks are unwilling to finance projects, and the regional banks in particular are really pushing borrowers to pay them off, and that’s forcing the borrower to seek other sources of capital.”
Interested in how private credit is stepping up amid market volatility and shifting CRE dynamics?
Read the full article here to see our CEO’s take on the evolving lending landscape and what it means for the future of real estate finance.
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AltsWire - Since January, volatility in Washington has added new layers of complexity to the investment landscape. Once buoyed by resilient consumer spending and AI-driven optimism, equity markets have stumbled as investors weighed the risk of disrupted supply chains, higher costs, and slower global growth.
Yet amid this turbulence, bonds have quietly returned to form, resuming their traditional role as portfolio ballast. U.S. Treasurys and high-grade corporates have attracted meaningful inflows amid signs of a cooling labor market and slowing economy, which had reignited rate cut expectations.
However, recent volatility in longer-term yields – despite expectations for the Federal Reserve to cut rates by up to 100 basis points this year – underscores the importance of active duration management. In this environment, with a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and unpredictable trade dynamics, traditional bonds alone may not offer sufficient protection or return.
Private credit – especially strategies focused on senior secured lending, real estate credit or asset-backed deals – is proving to be a powerful complement to traditional fixed income. These investments typically deliver high, consistent cash flow, often in the 8% to 12% range, allowing portfolios to generate meaningful income while materially shortening duration.
In the latest episode of Peachtree's Point of View podcast, CEO Greg Friedman sits down with Michael Parise, attorney and Chief Compliance Officer of Copper Beech Financial Group, to discuss one of the most over looked tax-efficient investment strategies available to high-net-worth investors: Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI).
As Michael aptly puts it, "It's not what you make, it's what you keep." This philosophy drives the conversation as they explore how PPLI can help investors significantly improve their net composite return—the actual return after fees, taxes, and inflation.
Private Placement Life Insurance offers a compelling tax-advantaged structure similar to a Roth IRA but with additional benefits specifically tailored for accredited investors and qualified purchasers. The structure allows investments to grow tax-free, with tax-free withdrawals and loans, plus income-tax-free death benefits to beneficiaries.
What makes PPLI particularly valuable for sophisticated investors is its flexibility with alternative investments. Unlike traditional life insurance products, PPLI allows investments in alternative asset classes such as private credit, private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, and real estate—all within a tax-efficient wrapper.
For investors currently allocating capital to tax-inefficient investments like private credit or hedge funds, PPLI deserves serious consideration. The simple math is compelling: if your tax savings exceed the roughly 1% annual cost to maintain the structure, you're capturing significant additional returns that would otherwise be lost to taxation.
As Greg Friedman notes in closing, "With all the impact of higher interest rates and inflation, tax efficiency should be a big part of everyone's investment strategy to really have that compounding effect."
Want to learn more about implementing this powerful tax strategy? Listen to the full episode of Peachtree's Point of View podcast on your favorite podcast platform and follow for more insightful investment strategies that can help maximize your portfolio returns.
To reach Michael Parise or Copper Beech Financial Group visit them online at Copper Beech Financial Group.
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