Introduction “Every dollar spent on rent is a dollar that doesn’t build equity.” If you’re a small business owner still leasing your commercial space, it’s time to ask a tough question: Are you missing out on long-term wealth by not owning your location? Conventional commercial real estate (CRE) loans offer a smart path to ownership.…

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Commercial real estate lenders have rolled a record $384 billion in loans into 2025, continuing the industry’s strategy of extending debt rather than forcing resolutions. A Growing Trend A new report from Colliers reveals that $384 billion in CRE loans originally set to mature before 2025 have been postponed, marking a 42% increase from last…

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According to BlackRock, commercial real estate transaction activity is showing signs of a rebound. Yet with $625 billion in loan maturities ahead and distress levels rising, the road to stability remains uncertain. Momentum Continues — For Now: CRE deal volume rose 14% year-over-year in Q1 2025, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of growth. April maintained…

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After a period of declining valuations, the small multifamily sector rebounded in late 2024, with increasing loan originations and strong occupancy rates suggesting market stabilization. Valuations Stabilizing Small multifamily property values saw an upward trend in the second half of 2024, despite a 2.1% year-over-year drop in Q4. However, the pace of decline has slowed,…

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Despite ongoing volatility in Treasury yields, U.S. cap rates have shown signs of stabilization, according to CBRE’s H2 2024 Cap Rate Survey. Investor Sentiment Shifts CBRE’s survey, covering 3,600 cap rate estimates across 50+ markets, highlights a shift in investor sentiment. Most respondents believe cap rates have peaked, offering a critical benchmark for assessing market…

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According to S&P Global Ratings, while commercial real estate (CRE) risks persist, banks are in a significantly stronger position than they were a year ago. Signs of Stability CRE loan challenges continue to affect U.S. banks, but S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its outlook on six banks from negative to stable, reflecting increased confidence. The…

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Commercial real estate financing showed meaningful signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2025, with both lending activity and property sales registering notable year-over-year gains. Debt Origination Rebounds: According to Newmark’s latest Capital Markets report, CRE debt originations surged 42% compared to the same period last year. While volumes remain below pre-pandemic benchmarks, the…

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Commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) delinquency rates climbed to 7.03% in April — the highest reading since early 2021. By the numbers: Trepp reports a 38-basis-point increase from March and a nearly 200-basis-point jump year-over-year, bringing the total balance of delinquent loans to $41.9 billion. While 91.62% of loans remain current, early-stage delinquencies and non-performing balloon…

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A recent Federal Reserve survey indicates that while demand for business loans increased, commercial real estate (CRE) lending encountered tighter credit conditions in late 2024. Lending Standards Tighten The Federal Reserve’s latest Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS) revealed that a modest net share of banks tightened credit standards for construction, land development, and nonfarm…

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U.S. multifamily rents remained steady in April, rising $5 to $1,736, a modest 0.9% YoY increase. Demand held up despite a wave of new supply, driven by a strong job market and unaffordable home prices. The Renter-by-Necessity segment led growth at 2.1% YoY. Occupancy dipped to 94.4%, its lowest since 2013, with Sun Belt metros…

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