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…

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Despite a cooling in lending activity, total debt tied to commercial real estate continues to climb, edging closer to the $5 trillion mark. Debt Growth Persists: According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $46.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025, bringing the total to a record…

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