Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Agencies) recently released updated Multifamily Guides which included a few changes for lenders and borrowers. In addition, the Federal Housing Finance Authority (FHFA), has reduced agency lending caps and revised some definitions related to affordable housing, affecting which loans will qualify as “mission-driven.”
In this GlobeSt.com article, Partner’s Drew McCreery discusses recent guide updates and revisions to “mission-driven” criteria.

June 22, 2026
Partner has named Frederick Ellington, AIA, LEED AP, as Technical Director in its Construction Services division. With 30+ years of experience, he strengthens the firm's construction risk management, due diligence, and project advisory capabilities for commercial real estate clients.

May 27, 2026
Capital planning in commercial real estate has entered a new phase. In addition to traditional lifecycle replacements, managers now face a growing set of capital needs driven by energy ordinances, decarbonization goals, and climate risk. These drivers are no longer peripheral considerations; they are central to how capital plans are developed, prioritized, and executed.

June 05, 2026
Partner Property Consultants, the European subsidiary of Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. (Partner ESI), announces that Antoine Yeprem joined the company in June 2026 as Senior Consultant, Real Estate Due Diligence, in Germany.




