Feb
10
Are Banks Ready to Lend on CRE Again?
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As economic headwinds subside, the commercial real estate lending business for U.S. banks has hit an inflection point. For the first time in five years, a majority of banks are finally talking about their ability to grow their loan portfolios.
While the sentiment among banks is neither unanimous, nor the projected lending growth strong, bank executives in analyst earnings calls over the past couple of weeks were clearly signaling they believe they are on the other side of writedowns and are ready to return to CRE lending.
As bankers see it, they have worked through most of the troubles tied to real estate over the last few years, and now view that segment as one that represents a great amount of potential for earning’s growth.
