📈 Data Point 

Fannie Mae Boosts Fraud Detection with AI

Fannie Mae has teamed up with artificial intelligence firm Candor Technology to improve fraud detection in multifamily loan applications. The integration aims to flag high-risk loans earlier in the process, helping protect investors and streamline underwriting. This move reflects a broader trend of AI adoption in real estate finance.

🧭 Market Watch 

Massachusetts Multifamily Gets a Ground Lease Boost

Safehold Inc. has closed a ground lease deal for a new multifamily project in a fast-growing area of Massachusetts. The structure allows developers to reduce upfront land costs while securing long-term control of the property. The deal highlights investor confidence in the region’s rental market, supported by strong demand and limited new supply.

🧾 Rule of the Day 

Debt Yield

Debt yield is the annual Net Operating Income (NOI) divided by the total loan amount. It’s used by lenders to evaluate risk—independent of interest rates or amortization. A higher debt yield means the property generates more income relative to the debt, signaling lower lender risk.

Formula: NOI ÷ Loan Amount

🌱 Green Build

Redefining Green Building Through Energy Justice

A new study by an LSU researcher focuses on integrating energy justice into green building metrics. The goal is to make sustainability more equitable by addressing who benefits from energy savings and access to efficient housing. The research supports multifamily developers in designing properties that are both eco-friendly and socially responsible. Know more.

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