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LAMA Annual Summer Social 8.29.2024
The 2024 LAMA Summer Social at Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio in Malibu was an amazing event! Everyone enjoyed the music, the appetizers, the beautiful evening, and all the schmoozing in a relaxed atmosphere. Heartfelt thanks to Daria Walker for all her efforts...
State of the Market: Owner-Occupied Lending – LAMA Luncheon 6.20.2024
On June 20, LAMA hosted a luncheon featuring some of the most aggressive lenders in the owner-occupied space. Moderated by Chris Rabenold of Harvest Small Business Finance, this panel was both informative and entertaining. Featured speakers were Vanna Truong of Wells...
The Upside of Distressed Debt – LAMA Luncheon 3.27.24
A few weeks ago, LAMA hosted a luncheon focused on Distressed Assets. The room was absolutely packed, and we all gathered around the speakers waiting to hear which markets were in the most trouble. Was it Stockton? Oakland? South Los Angeles? Definitely San Francisco…...
Construction Lending in CA – LAMA Luncheon 4.20.23
A couple of months ago, Daria Walker, Walker Realty Capital, was named Program Chair of the Los Angeles Mortgage Association and asked to organize their next luncheon. She selected some of the top bankers in the industry, and led them in a discussion about current...
Regional Banks and Credit Unions – LAMA Luncheon 6.22.23
Last week, Daria Walker, Walker Realty Capital, moderated a panel featuring regional banks and credit unions for the LAMA luncheon. Panelists included Melissa Yi from First Tech Federal Credit Union, Kerry Canto from Provident Bank, John McCurdy from Farmers Insurance...
Multifamily Highlight – Agency Lending – LAMA Luncheon 10.26.23
We put agency lenders together for a discussion about the ongoing volatility in the capital markets, and the effect it's having on multifamily. As most of us know, transactions in 2023 are down, rates are up, and many conventional lenders have moved to the sidelines...