Episode #177: Andrew Westling – Current Lending Environment

As an investor, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the wealth of information that you’re required to sift through to make a good financial decision. It’s always wise to employ the services of a good broker, and Andrew Westling is here to explain why his firm is one of the best in the business!  Andrew is a Director of Capital Markets at Walker & Dunlop, one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States, and he is responsible for new loan originations and closings for multi-family and commercial properties nationwide. Andrew explains why having a broker is an absolute necessity in today’s market climate before detailing why many investors are apprehensive about pulling the trigger on new deals. We also discuss the effects of the Federal Reserve keeping its rates low, how Andrew weighs real estate investments against other safe options, why Walker & Dunlop is the safest bet for you, and everything you need to know about market fluctuations, lender variations, and asset class assessments in today’s lending climate. Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming Andrew Westling back to the show as he briefs us on who he is and what he does. Why having a broker is becoming increasingly necessary in today’s capital markets.  Assessing the current lending environment and the air of unease that surrounds investors. The domino effect of the Federal Reserve not raising its rates. Andrew’s thoughts on investing in real estate versus other safe options like the US Treasuries.How to find the right broker for you, and what separates Walker & Dunlop from the rest. Why it’s important to understand market fluctuations and lender variations. Our guest’s final words of advice on lending. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Andrew Westling on LinkedInWalker & Dunlop‘Episode 90: Critical Lending Environment Updates with Andrew Westling’‘Episode 125: Managing Debt with Andrew Westling’ Mortgage Bankers Association CBRE Federal Reserve BoardAsset Management Mastery Facebook GroupBreak of Day CapitalBreak of Day Capital InstagramBreak of Day Capital YouTubeGary Lipsky on LinkedInJoseph Fang on LinkedIn