In exclusive survey, lending community says apartment sector offers best financing opportunities in 2026, expresses confidence deal volume overall will surpass 2025 levels. By Matt Valley About half (46 percent) of France Media’s forecast survey respondents expect refinancing to make up the bulk of lending activity at their firms in 2026, followed by acquisition financing (27 percent). Pictured is Alexander Crossing, a 440-unit property in Yonkers, N.Y. Earlier this month, Walker & Dunlop arranged a $116 million Fannie Mae refinancing loan on behalf of the property owner, Rose Associates. (Image …