McLEAN, VA—Freddie Mac hired about 400 people last year with some devoted to the multifamily purchase operations.

PARIS—The new integrated platform will be re-branded La Française Forum Securities, and will be led by managing director Jana Sehnalova.

GARLAND, TX—The borrower plans to develop 100% of the vacant space of the former Wal-Mart into self-storage space coupled with a sports entertainment tenant taking the balance of the space.

NEW YORK CITY—Given the global oil glut, Kroll Bond Rating Agency has identified nearly $700 million in CMBS loans that either are in default or run a high risk of defaulting.