CRE investors may have to forego small bank lending
10/20/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Pennsylvania commercial real estate developers could discover that their funding options are increasingly limited. The Office of the Comptroller of Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have cautioned CRE lenders multiple times on the grounds that their loan terms weren’t sufficiently rigorous. This has resulted in fewer small lenders wanting to originate new loans.
Pennsylvania CRE projects may see more high-wealth funding
10/18/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Experts say that commercial real estate, or CRE, has grown increasingly attractive to investors with cash to burn. Individuals with a high net worth are using CRE investing to heighten yields and generate significant amounts of income as opposed to simply trying to maintain their existing capital. Their readiness to invest in markets that other institutions shy away from means that in smaller cities and secondary markets, private investors are becoming important sources of funding.
Economic factors that could affect CRE prices in 2017
10/14/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Commercial real estate markets in Pennsylvania can be affected by economic factors in the state, the nation’s economy as a whole and world events. Investors that want to stay up-to-date on current market trends should look at a variety of news sources to understand what’s coming in 2017.
Loans for commercial real estate projects
10/4/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Commercial real estate development is booming in Pennsylvania and around the country. Big cities like Philadelphia, Miami and New York are seeing a surge in the construction of office buildings and luxury rental properties, while other areas are experiencing a demand in shopping centers and warehouses. However, the Federal Reserve has repeatedly issued warnings about a potential bubble, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has increased its scrutiny of CRE lending practices of commercial banks and forced […]
The Deutsche Bank fine and its possible effects
9/30/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Pennsylvanians who are involved in the commercial real estate market might want to follow Deutsche Bank. The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that it is fining the bank $14 billion for its role in issuing residential mortgage-backed securities leading up to the mortgage crisis in 2008.