

AGENDA
9:50 - 10:30 | Panel 02
Financing Overview: How Interest Rates & Inflation Impact the Real Estate Market?
The panel of speakers is led by outstanding and prominent loan experts in their respective industries. From them, you will gain insightful takeaways covering the latest and incoming trends for loans, as well as the different types and characteristics of financing.
The speakers will also share their experiences and visions on loan processes and current interest trends.
Guest Speaker

Andrew Jewett
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Anchor Loans

Lisa Gao
CEO,
RateDNA Capital

Linda Pao
VP & Regional Loan Manager
First Commercial Bank (USA)
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Do you think the interest rate is going up this year? How much and why?
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From the lender's perspective, how does the interest rate affect the real estate market? Where do you see the market going?
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With a lot of cash offers, who is borrowing right now?
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What are the current average terms in the real estate market? Did you see any changes in underwriting criteria?
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How to balance leverage and risk? What are some of the suggestions you can give to investors?

Kevin Kim
Partner
Geraci LLP
10:30 - 11:00
"Ask Me" | Panel 02
SB9 In Practice ---- How can it work for you?
Speaker:

Melanie Griswold
CEO of Hestia Development & Former City of San Jose Planning Commissioner