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Information Asymmetry and Organizational Structure: Evidence from Real Estate Investment TrustsYongheng DengNational University of Singapore (NUS) - Institute of Real Estate Studies; National University of Singapore Maggie Rong HuNational University of Singapore - Department of Finance; National University of Singapore (NUS) - Centre for Asset Management Research & Investments (CAMRI) Anand SrinivasanNational University of Singapore - Department of Finance December 1, 2012 Abstract: We test for differences in information asymmetry across two organizational forms in the REIT industry. We find significant differences with external REITs being significantly more transparent relative to internal REITs, and these differences are reflected in the loan contract terms and loan syndicate structure of loans made to these two types of REITs. We find that the relatively more transparent externally advised REITs are offered more favourable loan contracts in terms of discounts in loan rate charged, less stringent collateral requirement and covenants, and that loans to external REITs have syndicates that are larger in size and the lead lender retains a smaller portion of the loan.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 56 Keywords: external advisor, Real Estate Investment Trust, organizational structure, loan contract terms, information opacity, certification effect JEL Classification: G20, L85, L00, L22 working papers seriesDate posted: November 16, 2011 ; Last revised: December 3, 2012Suggested CitationContact Information
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