In this special guest episode of The TreppWire Podcast, we’re joined by Marty Allen, Head of Capital Markets at Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, a Truist company, which recently launched a master and special servicing platform. Why now? Marty breaks down how today's commercial real estate market created the opportunity, how the shift from middle-market to institutional borrowers reshaped the business, and what he's seeing across agency, CMBS, and institutional lending. Marty also offers a servicer's perspective on the maturity wall, the move from 10-year to 5-year loan terms, why early intervention beats reacting at resolution, and how data and AI influenced the platform's launch. Plus, he shares advice for professionals looking to build a career in commercial real estate. Tune in now. Episode Notes:Background and Path to Capital Markets (0:48)Launching Master and Special Servicing (5:25) CRE Cycle Outlook, SASB Growth, and 5-Year Terms (7:16)The Maturity Wall and the Extension Debate (9:40)Where Servicing Adds Value Through Early Intervention (14:38)Data, AI, and the Launch Process (17:01)Career Advice and Rethinking This Cycle (20:55) Questions or comments? Contact us at [email protected].      Follow Trepp:   X: www.x.com/TreppWire  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/trepp

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