The Ring with Rob: Mastering Mortgage Markets with Ken McKinnon & Simon Carlsen
Release Date: 08/08/2024
The Wealth Exchange
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info_outlineIn this episode, Robert Olsen, Vice Chair of Private Capital at Nicola Wealth, is joined by Ken McKinnon, Senior Managing Director and Equity Partner at Institutional Mortgage Capital, and Simon Carlsen, Senior Director of Mortgage Investments at Nicola Wealth, for an in-depth look at trends and opportunities in real estate debt.
Despite past challenges, real estate has remained a generally strong and income-generating asset class. Together, they discuss the factors driving investor interest in real estate and mortgages, and how investors can gain exposure to this asset class. Ken and Simon share their insights on the evolving landscape of real estate debt investments, the future of interest rates and their impact on the mortgage market, and highlight key opportunities within the mortgage space.