Absolute Return Podcast: The Outlook for Private Credit with Kayne Anderson BDC President Frank Karl

Episode Description On today’s show we welcome special guest, Kayne Anderson BDC President Frank Karl. Kayne Anderson BDC invests primarily in first lien senior secured loans with a secondary focus on unitranche and split-lien loans to private middle market companies. On the show, we discuss: Recent volatility in BDC prices and what is driving NAV di See all episodes Volatility has been the dominant theme in the municipal market, but it has also created new opportunities for investors. In this month's Muni 360 Market Insights, Eric Kazatsky and Jack Muller discuss how recent rate volatility has led to higher yields across the municipal curve while credit fundamentals remain largely intact. They explore shifting relative value opportunities, the importance of year-round tax management, the impact of increased issuance on market technicals, and what wealth tax and millionaire tax proposals could mean from a municipal credit perspective. Listen as Eric and Jack examine the key factors influencing today's municipal market and discuss where current conditions may be creating opportunities for long-term investors. Follow Us Twitter @NYLInvestments Twitter @MacKayMuniMgrs Facebook @NYLInvestments LinkedIn: New York Life Investments LinkedIn: MacKay Municipal Managers Presented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.com MacKay Municipal Managers is a team of portfolio managers at MacKay Shields. MacKay Shields is 100% owned by NYLIM Holdings, which is wholly owned by New York Life Insurance Company. “New York Life Investments” is both a service mark, and the common trade name, of certain investment advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company. SMRU: 8796276 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Jun 19 27 min 55 sec Morris Chen, Portfolio Manager and Head of CMBS & CRE Debt Investments at DoubleLine Capital, and Robert Stanbrook, Portfolio Manager for the firm's CRE Loan Platform, join Stewart Foley to explore how commercial mortgage loans can help insurers navigate today's investment landscape. Together, they discuss the differences between CMLs and CMBS, the benefits of portfolio customization, and why these strategies continue to play an important role in balancing yield, duration, and capital efficiency. The conversation also dives into DoubleLine's underwriting philosophy, the importance of borrower quality and loan structure, and how insurers across life, annuity, P&C, and health sectors can tailor commercial mortgage allocations to meet their unique balance sheet objectives. For insurance investors looking to better understand the asset class, this episode offers a practical framework for evaluating both the opportunities and the risks. Jun 14 37 min 48 sec In this episode, Marc sits down with Carleton Riser, president of Transwestern Development, for a deep dive into development strategy, market timing, and how capital is navigating today’s multifamily and mixed use landscape. Carleton reflects on lessons from past cycles – from the dot com bust to the Great Financial Crisis to COVID – and shares how those insights shape his decision making today. He breaks down the fundamentals driving successful projects, what investors are prioritizing, and how developers can position themselves for the next upcycle. Recorded on Feb. 18, 2026. Mar 9 30 min 33 sec Jason Hartman and Sara talk about the enduring strengths of income property as a wealth-building tool. They reflect on how the market has circled back to new construction and similar interest rates from nearly two decades ago, though property prices have significantly increased. They recount success stories from their recent live event, highlighting how disciplined investors have achieved financial independence through long-term real estate portfolios. To assist modern investors, they promote digital tools like Property Tracker for deal analysis and advocate for a diversified approach including short-term notes. Finally, they emphasize that real estate remains superior to volatile assets like stocks or gold because it provides multi-dimensional returns and protection against inflation. https://propertytracker.com/ empoweredinvestorpro.com Key Takeaways: 0:00 Reminiscing 2:54 We are 'area-agnostic' 5:58 Empowered Investor LIVE Debrief 11:46 Notes and income property's 6 dimensions of ROI 16:33 It's ALL just math. Go get a FREE PropertyTracker.com account today! And join a community of investors EmpoweredInvestorPRO.com 22:18 IDEAL, IIDD and timing the market 28:46 Money devaluation vs "official" inflation 30:02 Gold _______________________________________________________________ Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com May 27 34 min 5 sec Today’s episode includes storylines from around the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie interviews Spring EQ's Reno Heine on differentiating oneself in the increasingly competitive home equity and non- QM markets, how technology and AI are shaping growth, and practical advice for brokers seeking new business opportunities. And we close with a look at various duration and prepayment profiles across the Agency MBS sector.Thank you to Equifax, a global data, analytics, and technology company, helps mortgage lenders gain the borrower and market insights they need to improve efficiency and make accurate decisions. Access differentiated consumer credit data, powerful consumer and market insights, and income and employment data from The Work Number.The Chrisman Commentary is your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world. Jun 24 23 min 57 sec