In its recent Capital Corner piece, Seniors Housing Business describes a seniors housing industry with rents and occupancies on the rise, construction starts near historic lows, more buyer and sellers getting active, and more competition among capital providers.

“It is once again a good time to be a borrower, at least in terms of capital availability,” said Lument’s Jason Smeck, director based in Columbus. Short-term rates continue to be elevated, he added, which can push owners to seek out long-term financing solutions such as FHA and agency.

For more insights on the state of capital and how interest rates affect lending strategies, read the complete article at Seniors Housing Business.