CIM Group’s Daniel Ottensoser on U.S. real estate private credit
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Daniel Ottensoser, Managing Director & Co-Head of Credit, CIM Group
November 2026
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In this exclusive interview, Daniel discusses the changing landscape in U.S. real estate private credit, what makes it a compelling opportunity for investors today and the sectors he and his team are currently exploring. Daniel explains the key benefits of senior secured real estate lending for investors seeking income and downside protection for their portfolios and talks through what makes the CIM real estate debt investment platform unique and differentiated in its offering.
Watch the full interview where we ask Daniel:
What differentiates CIM’s real estate debt investment platform?
What makes U.S. real estate private credit a well-positioned opportunity today?
How has the pullback of traditional lenders changed the commercial real estate lending landscape in the US?
What are the key benefits of senior secured real estate lending for investors seeking income and downside protection?
Where are you finding opportunities today in real estate private credit, and what makes those sectors compelling?
Daniel Ottensoser, Managing Director & Co-Head of Credit, CIM Group
Daniel is a Managing Director in the Investments Group and Co-Head of Credit at CIM Group. He is responsible for overseeing portfolio construction and asset allocation for CIM’s credit funds, including handling first mortgage and mezzanine loans on real estate assets, single tenant credit lease assets, broadly syndicated corporate loans and CMBS securities.
Prior to joining CIM, Daniel was a Partner and Managing Director at H/2 Capital Partners. Daniel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from The City University of New York, Queens College and a Juris Doctor degree from the Columbia University School of Law.
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