Authors: Frank Cui, Maggie Ng

Issues to consider on loan financings in Asia Pacific in response to COVID-19

In terms of market sentiment, there is no denying that COVID-19 has impacted the deal flow for loan transactions, particularly for borrowers in China. A number of deals have been put on hold, including the planned syndication for a loan for a REIT with a portfolio of Chinese properties (which has been pushed back indefinitely).