The turn of 2022/2023 was characterized by high market volatility in the face of rising inflation and very high interest rates. Nevertheless, we were one of the most active banks financing real estate sector and we have successfully closed 27 transactions with a financing volume exceeding EUR 661 m. We supported our Clients in adapting financing structures in the demanding market environment and also enabled new players to enter the polish market. Our flexible approach allowed us to respond the specific needs of different investors (local and international).
Name of company
BNP Paribas Bank Polska
Department head or senior representative in CEE, real estate
Marek Kowalski
Department head or senior representative profile
Head of Structured and Real Estate Finance Department.
Marek has over 20 years of experience in real estate financing in Poland. He leads an experienced team of professionals involved in property financing across all property sectors, both development and investment.
A short description of the company's activities in the field of commercial real estate financing in CEE region
BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A. is a member of the BNP Paribas banking Group whose footprint spans 64 countries. In Poland, as a universal bank with a global reach, it provides services to retail customers and other segments including wealth management, microbusinesses, SMEs and corporate banking. As it advocates green initiatives, BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A supports its Clients in the transition to a low carbon economy, endeavors to curtail the adverse impact of its operations on the natural environment and inspires clients to make good financial decisions.
In real estate segment the Bank provides financing for office, logistic, retail, residential, PRS and student housing projects across Poland tailored to the Clients’ needs.
Portfolio of credit transactions in CEE region (betweeen July 2022 and June 2023)
During the period we have closed 27 transactions.
Selected projects:
Logistic center (Investor: confidential) / 54.400 sqm
IRIS office center (Investor: DL Invest) / 63.000 sqm
Residential (Investor: TDJ) / 14.500 sqm
Logistic centers (Investor: MLP) / 50.000 sqm
Portfolio of logistic centers (Investor: confidential) / 94.000 sqm
Residential apartments (Investor: confidential) / 4.500 sqm
Retail parks portfolio (Investor: confidential) / 58.370 sqm
Retail portfolio (Investor: BIG Shopping Centers) / 35.540 sqm
PRS portfolio (Investor: Resi4Rent Poland) / 86.800 sqm
Value of transactions in the real estate market in CEE region, between July 2022 and June 2023
678500000
Value of credit and refinancing for shopping centres in CEE region (between July 2022 and June 2023, in EUR)
95500000
Value of credit and refinancing for offices in CEE region (between July 2022 and June 2023)
301300000
Value of credit and refinancing for warehouses in CEE region (between July 2022 and June 2023)
87200000
Value of credit and refinancing for PRS sector in CEE region (between July 2022 and June 2023)
