Loss rates for US banks are at the lowest levels in the past six years on commercial real estate and construction loans, which means they are looking to increase lending activity in the sector. According to data from financial information specialists... Read More
With banks pumping billions of dollars into the commercial property sector, Westpac and ANZ Bank are taking the lead in increasing their lending practices. There has been little growth in business lending and commercial property is one area outside of the... Read More
A new type of lender is stepping forward in the commercial property market. As the market begins to expand from traditional areas of strength, such as London and Frankfurt, to other markets, non-traditional lenders are offering funding to investors. An... Read More
Officials at the Bank of England have raised concerns about the relaxation of lending rules in the commercial property market, according recent minutes from its financial markets watchdog. The minutes from last month's meeting of the Financial Policy... Read More
The bridging loan specialists Montello has launched a new £250m fund aimed at providing short term loans and backing for commercial development projects. London-based Montello, which has an established track record as a real estate lender in the UK,... Read More
A report designed to prevent the UK’s financial stability being threatened by a future commercial property market downturn has been issued. The document comes from the Real Estate Finance Group (REFG) – a body comprising leading industry figures – and... Read More
