Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have long been the go-to sources for multifamily debt capital, and this trend continues. Yet earlier this year, the GSEs were forced to pull back from the market, fearing they would reach the federally set cap of $30 billion in multifamily loan originations. This, of course, opened the door for other types of financing, such as conduits, banks and institutions, to increase their market share. Since FHFA eased the limits this past summer, Fannie and Freddie have been back in full force, albeit with slightly higher rates and tighter terms. <br>What can we expect from these behemoths going forward? How are they dealing with increased competition and regulation? What will demand be like, and what do borrowers want? In our two-part presentation, hear from senior executives from both Fannie and Freddie, followed by the lenders that work with GSEs on behalf of borrowers. Both groups with give their take on the state and direction of the multifamily capital markets.

Apartments have been among the most sought-after asset classes for investors of all stripes, and all indications are that this trend will continue. The first half of 2015 alone saw over $63 billion in multifamily deals, up more than 37% from the prior year. The fact that most of that activity was single-asset trades is testament to the investor appetite for product. It is in this climate that we bring together investment professionals to discuss what they see in the market, how they're dealing with the competition and what strategies work best for future opportunities.