Posts Tagged ‘CRE’
Lending Momentum Climbs 45% YoY as Capital Flows Back Into CRE
Commercial real estate lending picked up speed in Q2, led by alternative lenders and banks, even as early-spring policy jitters temporarily slowed the pace. Market rebounds after brief pause: The CBRE Lending Momentum Index posted a 45% year-over-year jump to 275—well above its five-year pre-pandemic norm—despite a modest 6% pullback from Q1. The slowdown in…
Read MoreCRE Lending Set to Outpace 2024 as Capital Markets Regain Traction
A renewed sense of optimism is rippling through commercial real estate debt markets. After two years of sluggish activity, both securitized and agency lending are showing signs of a meaningful rebound—though lenders remain highly selective. Lending Activity Accelerates Recent projections indicate a notable uptick in issuance volume across multiple debt categories: CMBS conduit deals are…
Read MoreCommercial Real Estate Deal Volume Hits Yearly Low in March as Investors Stay Cautious
Commercial real estate (CRE) transactions slowed significantly in March, falling to their lowest level in nearly 12 months, though some market indicators hint at early stabilization. By the Numbers: According to SitusAMC, overall deal volume dropped 3.9% in March 2025, marking the weakest month in almost a year. Most property sectors saw declines, with retail…
Read MoreCRE’s Uneven Recovery: Deal Activity Picks Up, But Risks Persist
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…
Read MoreCap Rates Stabilize Despite Treasury Yield Fluctuations
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…
Read MoreBanks Gain Confidence as CRE Concerns Ease
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…
Read MoreFed Reports Stricter Lending Standards for CRE Amid Mixed Demand
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…
Read MoreCRE Fundraising Declines for Third Consecutive Year, but Core Investments Surge
Despite a prolonged downturn in capital raising, core real estate investments reached record levels in 2024. Fundraising Slows: Commercial real estate (CRE) fundraising in North America fell to $80 billion in 2024, marking the third straight year of declines and hitting its lowest level since 2016. This represents a significant drop from the $155 billion…
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