

Nearly half of middle market companies are actively pursuing capital to fund new initiatives, according to KeyBank’s latest Middle Market Sentiment survey. But how are leaders accessing capital, what are they spending it on, and where are they saving?

Multifamily stakeholders are in an unusual position: high demand, short supply — and yet, limited opportunities that make financial sense. Learn how uncertainty has crippled many deals, alternative loan structure options available, and the strategies to find a path forward.

Despite all the market turmoil, not much has changed year over year for private equity in 2025. Healthcare PE firms are still waiting for the right signals and conditions to monetize long-held portfolio investments and deploy their massive reserves of pent-up investment capital.

The need for affordable housing in the U.S. has never been greater, but supply is not keeping up with demand. High costs of construction and insurance, as well as elevated interest rates, make it difficult to get affordable housing development deals completed in the current environment. As a result, developers and finance leaders are looking for innovative strategies to close budget gaps and get deals done.

Multifamily investors are facing a challenging capital environment. From interest rate volatility to negative price discovery to a loan maturity wall, there is a long list of obstacles for multifamily investors to overcome. For that reason, it is more important than ever to work closely with a mortgage banking expert to find creative capital solutions for multifamily properties.

See how our leading experts interpret the news, trends, and opportunities this year already brings. In our 2025 market outlook, our Key Wealth Chief Investment Office team delves into the latest research and insights to help you navigate our evolving political landscape, inflation, tariffs, immigration, deregulation, tax policy, interest rates, and market and economic data so you can make informed decisions and grow your portfolio.

Regardless of where rates are headed, lenders must quote deals in multiple ways to meet the client’s needs.

Explore dealership acquisition strategies that align with current market trends. Whether you’re looking to expand or make a strategic exit, understanding the key factors associated with buy/sell transactions can help you capitalize on opportunities.

Learn how sophisticated affordable housing debt providers are finding creative solutions to meet borrower needs.

Despite the challenging market dynamics, KeyBank’s affordable housing team continues to grow loan volumes year-over-year.

Generalists don’t normally understand the complexities of affordable housing. We do. We're 100% dedicated to the industry.

Throughout 2023, multifamily financing remained all but frozen due to a volatile market. Despite a markedly more optimistic attitude among real estate investors in 2024, the nascent recovery in multifamily financing is still uneven. Yet, there are plenty of options out there for navigating a landscape that remains uncertain.