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Sophisticated financing in 2024 – the new reality

Published by Michael Rose, 03.09.2024

The first half of 2024 was marked by declining short- and long-term interest rates, along with a continued reduction in financing availability in certain market segments, especially for conversions and construction projects. Optimizing cash flows and leveraging alternative financiers who can bridge the gaps left by market pullbacks remain crucial.


Similar to the unexpected and rapid increase in interest rates in early to mid-2022, long-term capital market interest rates responded much more swiftly than short-term SARON rates, which are heavily influenced by the SNB. 

"The gap left by Credit Suisse is noticed in the market and is filling very slowly."

The 10-year CHF swap fell from over 2.00% in summer 2023 to below 0.80% at the beginning of August 2024. The SNB then lowered the SARON target rates with a delay in March 2024 and June 2024 to 1.25%.This development has undoubtedly greatly improved the cash flow situation for most property lien investors, especially compared to the challenging year of 2023.

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