Viewpoints Q4, 2024
Interest Rates and the Lending Market for Commercial Real Estate
Challenges within the U.S. commercial real estate market have frequently been linked to issues in the financing markets. In this edition of our quarterly report, we examine the impact of elevated interest rates, shifting lending standards, and the ripple effects of declining property values on borrowers and lenders. Readers will explore how these challenges, along with a historic wave of loan maturities, are reshaping the lending landscape and why strong property performance and lender collaboration remain critical for navigating this shift.
This Report Covers…
The effects of rising interest rates on commercial property valuations
Borrower challenges with refinancing as loan maturities hit record highs
Lender strategies like “extend and pretend” to manage loan risks
Chestnut’s outlook on navigating loan maturities and market opportunities
And more
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