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Why no leverage matters
Many income funds borrow against investor capital to increase returns. Central does not. Learn why an unleveraged fund can offer greater resilience.
Investing in real estate without becoming a landlord
Real estate exposure doesn’t have to mean managing tenants, construction projects, or operational headaches. Here’s how lending provides a different path.
The capital gap between banks and borrowers
As traditional lenders pull back, private capital plays an increasingly important role in helping projects move forward.
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From fund strategy and California real estate to the wider movement of capital, our insights break down how we preserve principal and put money to work. Explore investor education, market commentary, and the thinking behind every lending decision .
The value of short-duration loans in real estate private credit
In times of uncertainty such as those facing real estate investors in 2026, shorter-duration loans offer real estate exposure as well as the ability to regularly recalibrate investment strategies.
Transitional real estate and the private credit financing gap
A major financing gap exists between the beginning and end of a property investment.
There is no ‘California property market’: Why it matters for private credit investors
The California property market is one of the most richly diverse in the world, yet too often gets bundled into one 'California housing' headline. This can be misleading for investors.
Beyond the yield: How sophisticated investors evaluate real estate private credit
Yield is what most investors are drawn to when analysing an investment opportunity. It is the cover that the book is instantly judged by. But sophisticated real estate private credit investors read beyond the cover.
Why California property developers are turning to private money
Private money is increasingly the go-to source of funding for California property flippers and developers, causing private lending to become a strategic class asset.
Private credit in real estate: What happens in a downturn?
Investors considering real estate private credit and investing through mortgage income funds are quite rightly thinking about the impact of property downturns.
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