The funding landscape is changing like never before.
As the licensed financial services arm of CBRE (AFSL 436171), Debt & Structured Finance (DSF) has been providing real estate investors with financial advisory services for more than 35 years across the globe.
Our purpose is to provide unmatched knowledge, investor access and strategic advice across the spectrum of real estate investment banking activities including equity capital raising, debt and structured finance origination, secondaries transactions and advisory services. The team delivers a broad and complete range of funding sources from both domestic and offshore banks, and non-bank capital partners.
Our proprietary Loan Services platform provides enhanced capital collection and portfolio management services, acting on behalf of institutional real estate lenders to protect their investment priorities.
As the licensed financial services arm of CBRE (AFSL 436171), Debt & Structured Finance (DSF) has been providing real estate investors with financial advisory services for more than 35 years across the globe.
Our purpose is to provide unmatched knowledge, investor access and strategic advice across the spectrum of real estate investment banking activities including equity capital raising, debt and structured finance origination, secondaries transactions and advisory services. The team delivers a broad and complete range of funding sources from both domestic and offshore banks, and non-bank capital partners.
Our proprietary Loan Services platform provides enhanced capital collection and portfolio management services, acting on behalf of institutional real estate lenders to protect their investment priorities.
Our Services
Origination Services
Loan Services
Case Studies

REIT Portfolio
Deal Type: Senior Investment Debt
Purpose: Refinance an expiring debt tranche
Size/LTV: $100M/ 60%
Term: 7 Years
Capital Source: Offshore pension fund
Purpose: Refinance an expiring debt tranche
Size/LTV: $100M/ 60%
Term: 7 Years
Capital Source: Offshore pension fund

Office
Deal Type: Senior Investment Debt
Purpose: Acquisition of a core office asset
Size/LTV: $64.75M/ 70%
Term: 5 Years
Capital Source: Investment Bank
Purpose: Acquisition of a core office asset
Size/LTV: $64.75M/ 70%
Term: 5 Years
Capital Source: Investment Bank

Build-to-Rent (BTR)
Deal Type: Senior Investment Debt
Purpose: Long-term refinance post construction of a stabilised BTR asset
Size/LTV: $65M / 57%
Term: 7 Years
Capital Source: Offshore pension fund
Purpose: Long-term refinance post construction of a stabilised BTR asset
Size/LTV: $65M / 57%
Term: 7 Years
Capital Source: Offshore pension fund

Hotel/Residential
Deal Type: Development Debt & Preferred Equity
Purpose: Construction of a mixed-use asset, and introduction of a joint venture partner
Size/LTV: $420M/ 70% $80M
Term: 4 Years
Capital Source: Offshore fund
Purpose: Construction of a mixed-use asset, and introduction of a joint venture partner
Size/LTV: $420M/ 70% $80M
Term: 4 Years
Capital Source: Offshore fund
The CBRE Difference
Global Scale
Our global footprint provides unparalleled transparency into all facets of real estate capital markets.
Knowledge & Experience
Combining our market-leading structuring expertise with our established capital partnerships allows us to connect capital and deliver superior outcomes.
Integrated Platforms
Unique to our capability is an established Loan Services platform providing capital management enhancements to capital issuers.
The latest from the Debt & Structured Finance team
Offshore investors and tax reforms boost Australia’s BTR sector
With 40 projects in the pipeline, Puian Mollaian and Andrew McCasker unpack the drivers behind the asset class’s record growth.
Are lenders open for business?
The increasing economic uncertainty brought about by the onset of COVID-19 is placing pressure on financial markets across the world.
Dealing in Debt: The impact of COVID-19
Uncertainty over lender’s willingness to provide loans, and on what terms is a concern being faced by both investors and borrowers alike.
Hotels & Funders | A proactive approach
As the playing field shifts over coming months, it’s important Hoteliers stay connected with funders and banks.
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Our Experts

Andrew McCasker
Managing Director
Pacific
Debt & Structured Finance

Matt Lawrence
Senior Director, QLD
Australia
Debt & Structured Finance

David Gippel
Senior Director, NSW & VIC
Australia
Debt & Structured Finance

Jason Burgess
Senior Director, VIC
Australia
Debt & Structured Finance