Two years after regional banking volatility rocked the sector, banks are quietly offloading problematic commercial real estate loans originated during the low-rate boom—clearing the decks and tightening the reins. Portfolio cleanup underway: Regional banks are actively working out and writing down underperforming loans—especially those inked during the ultra-low interest rate cycle. Trepp data shows this…

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Commercial real estate lending gained strong momentum in the final quarter of 2024, fueled by solid market fundamentals, a surge in maturing debt, and ample capital availability. Lending Activity Surges The CBRE Lending Momentum Index climbed 21% from Q3 and 37% year-over-year, closing the quarter at 259, well above the pre-pandemic five-year average of 229.…

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