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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.

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 […]