About Steve Monroe

Stephen M. Monroe has been a healthcare and senior care financial expert for over 30 years. In addition to being an often-quoted healthcare finance expert in mainstream media, he has published over 50 bylined articles dealing with various aspects of investing in health care and senior’s housing. &nbsp He is also called upon to keynote and speak at organizations such as the American Seniors Housing Association, Assisted Living Federation of America, National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care, American Health Care Association and the New York State Health Facilities Association, among others. See Full Bio

Articles Written by Steve Monroe

Is REIT Financing an Anachronism?

Is REIT Financing an Anachronism?

by | Jun 24, 2019 7:01 am | Opinion

REIT have recently run into problems with their skilled nursing tenants failing to make lease payments because of the rent escalators rising faster than their profits. REITs have received much of the ire for this, but, is that fair for such a historically successful... Read More »
Big Bronx SNF Gets Big HUD Financing

Big Bronx SNF Gets Big HUD Financing

by | Jun 24, 2019 7:00 am | Financings

A large skilled nursing facility in the Bronx just received one of the largest HUD loans ever on a single building in the agency’s history, totaling $104 million. Berkadia Commercial Mortgage arranged the refinance, with Mark Zafrin and Mark Frimmel of Michelman &... Read More »