U.S. Banks Are Increasing Their Commercial Real Estate Lending—But At What Risk?

May 5, 2017

For the first time since the Great Recession, U.S. bank commercial real estate lending (CRE) has surpassed its 2008 peak. After a sharp decline in construction lending and an overall reduction in CRE loans outstanding between 2008 and 2012, S&P Global Ratings has seen a resurgence in lending for this asset class over the past four years—specifically by banks--across CRE loan types. This increase may not last long, however, given the overall frothiness of CRE markets and increased scrutiny by regulators, among other factors.

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Institute of Real Estate Management

The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) has been the source for education, resources, information, and membership for real estate management professionals for more than 75 years. An affiliate of the National Association of Realtors®, IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sectors. With 80 U.S. chapters, 10 international chapters and several other partnerships around the globe, IREM is an international organization that also serves as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry.

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