Several factors have contributed to a tightening of credit availability for commercial real estate loans (CRE lending), including increased underwriting standards, increased regulation of banks by multiple federal government agencies, and higher compliance costs for lenders. Increased banking regulations, particularly on community and regional banks, mean that banks are spending more of their capital on regulatory compliance, which impacts their ability to finance commercial real estate development.

What is Commercial Real Estate Lending?

Commercial real estate lending refers to the process through which commercial buyers obtain mortgages or other financing.

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