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Caroline Vega is the editor of Commercial Lending News and a New Orleans based writer covering commercial real estate finance, lenders, and the market forces shaping deal flow. She brings a background in digital strategy and finance to reporting that is clear, practical, and grounded in what actually moves capital.
Open Lending And 2 Other Stocks That May Be Trading Below Estimated Value
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Open Lending And 2 Other Stocks That May Be Trading Below Estimated Value

February 7, 2025 Caroline Vega

As the U.S. stock market navigates a period of volatility marked by the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates and investor focus on major tech earnings, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for those seeking […]

A&E Faces Pre-Foreclosure on 6M CMBS Loan Tied to NYC Multifamily Portfolio – Commercial Observer
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A&E Faces Pre-Foreclosure on $506M CMBS Loan Tied to NYC Multifamily Portfolio – Commercial Observer

February 3, 2025 Caroline Vega

A&E Real Estate was once on a multifamily buying spree, but its investment in one portfolio isn’t faring as expected, it seems.  The firm’s $506.3 million commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loan backing 31 New York […]

7Brew Retail Development Baton Rouge Build to Suit NNN Lease
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7Brew Retail Development Baton Rouge Build to Suit NNN Lease

February 1, 2025 Caroline Vega

M Square Commercial, in collaboration with NAI Latter & Blum, successfully facilitated a strategic build-to-suit, NNN lease agreement for 7 Brew at 5821 Creek Centre Drive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This development marks a significant […]

WaFd sheds 8% of staff with mortgage exit
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WaFd sheds 8% of staff with mortgage exit

January 30, 2025 Caroline Vega

Dive Brief: WaFd Bank is exiting the single-family mortgage lending business, spurring an 8% reduction in the lender’s workforce, the Seattle-based bank said Thursday. The job cuts affect 174 employees, based on a headcount of […]

Lending opportunities could increase as CUs look to “survive ‘25”
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Lending opportunities could increase as CUs look to “survive ‘25”

January 26, 2025 Caroline Vega

Following sharp increases in recent years, interest rates are expected to gradually decrease in 2025, and that could be good news for credit union loan portfolios. While lower rates could pressure credit unions’ profit margins—potentially […]

Industrial Warehouse for Lease in Agawam, MA
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Industrial Warehouse for Lease in Agawam, MA

January 26, 2025 Caroline Vega

Versatile 45,000 SF Warehouse and Manufacturing Facility with Prime Highway Access Looking for a space that can keep up with your business growth? This 45,000 SF industrial warehouse and manufacturing facility at 609 Silver Street […]

Comerica expects muted loan growth in 2025, posts Q4 profit
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Comerica expects muted loan growth in 2025, posts Q4 profit

January 22, 2025 Caroline Vega

Loan growth at Comerica could be relatively muted throughout 2025, with gains being potentially offset by the ongoing paydown of commercial real estate loans, executives said Wednesday. The Dallas-based parent company of Comerica Bank expects […]

Warehouse/Distribution Facility for Lease in Springfield, MA
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Warehouse/Distribution Facility for Lease in Springfield, MA

January 22, 2025 Caroline Vega

Maximize Efficiency and Streamline Operations at Springfield’s Premier Distribution Hub Jennings Real Estate presents a rare chance to lease a 26,000 SF warehouse and distribution facility at 87-147 Avocado Street in Springfield, MA. Designed for […]

Regions keeps costs in check as loan growth proves elusive
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Regions keeps costs in check as loan growth proves elusive

January 18, 2025 Caroline Vega

Regions Financial said it could grow its overall loans by 1% this year. Gary Tramontina Regions Financial in Birmingham, Alabama, said that commercial lending should rise in the year ahead, while consumers and property owners […]

Industrial Warehouse for Lease in Holyoke, MA
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Industrial Warehouse for Lease in Holyoke, MA

January 18, 2025 Caroline Vega

Versatile Industrial Facility with Dock Access and Prime Logistics Infrastructure Jennings Real Estate presents an exceptional opportunity to lease a modern, high-performance industrial property at 111 Mosher Street in Holyoke, MA. This expansive 113,700 square-foot […]

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  • Your Personal Brand Is Today’s Business Card by Bob Knakal
  • This 120 Year Old Dallas Building Just Became the Most Exciting Spot in Downtown – Here’s Why
  • Capital One’s commercial bank zeroes in on middle market
  • CRE Lending Volumes Increased 45% Year Over Year in Q2: CBRE – Commercial Observer
  • Commercial Lending in the U.S. Surges 30 Percent in Late 2025
  • U.S. Commercial Real Estate Lending Spikes in Q3
  • Commercial Lending Software Structures – Insights & Trends | Global Banking & Finance Review
  • Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Exits B CRE Book Via Portfolio Sale – Commercial Observer
  • Commercial property owners share their go-to tips for refinancing mortgage – WSB-TV Channel 2
  • Your Personal Brand Is Today’s Business Card by Bob Knakal

    Your Personal Brand Is Today’s Business Card by Bob Knakal

    June 13, 2026
    By Bob Knakal  For most of my forty-two years in the real estate brokerage business, a business card was one of the most important tools a professional could possess. You carried them everywhere. You handed [...]
  • 0,659 For Family, Small Business Loans: St. Helens credit union to share funding

    $520,659 For Family, Small Business Loans: St. Helens credit union to share funding

    October 4, 2022
      Three Oregon credit unions, including InRoads in St. Helens, will receive a total of $520,659 in federal dollars to support small loans to families and businesses. The funding is coming from the U.S. Department [...]
  • Dayton to invest M in ‘first floor’ small businesses

    Dayton to invest $7M in ‘first floor’ small businesses

    October 4, 2022
      DAYTON, Ohio — The City of Dayton is using $7 million in pandemic recovery funds to help entrepreneurs start or expand restaurants, salons and other street-level small businesses in neighborhood commercial areas. What You [...]
  • First Bank expands commercial lending capabilities (updated)

    First Bank expands commercial lending capabilities (updated)

    October 4, 2022
      First Bank is offering new options for commercial lending, the community bank announced Sept. 28, with the addition of servicing for private equity funds. The Hamilton-based institution said it offers capital call lines of [...]
  • FoA plans to sell retail division to Guaranteed Rate, close wholesale channel: sources

    FoA plans to sell retail division to Guaranteed Rate, close wholesale channel: sources

    October 4, 2022
      Amid the most challenging mortgage market in decades, multichannel lender Finance of America (FoA) plans to sell its retail mortgage division and shut down its forward wholesale channel, multiple sources told HousingWire. According to [...]
  • Invesco Commercial Real Estate Finance Trust Closes $1.2B Inaugural CRE CLO – Commercial Observer

    May 23, 2025
    A real estate investment trust (REIT) is officially saying “hello” to CLOs.  Invesco Commercial Real Estate Finance Trust (INCREF) just closed its very first commercial real estate collateralized loan obligation (CRE CLO), Commercial Observer can [...]
  • Understanding Loan Strips: Commercial Loan Shares Explained

    December 29, 2025
    Key Takeaways A loan strip is a share of a long-term loan that matures in 30 to 60 days. Banks sell loan strips to raise capital, funding portions of long-term loans. At maturity, banks must [...]
  • Banks expect to tighten loan standards for rest of 2023: Fed [Video]

    August 6, 2023
    Banks tightened their lending standards for businesses and households in the second quarter and expect that to continue for the rest of 2023, according to a survey of loan officers conducted by the Federal Reserve. [...]
  • Justin Rice-Moore Joins Bob Knakal at New Ai and Technology Driven NYC Investment Property Brokerage BKREA, Business News

    July 5, 2024
    NYC Commercial Real Estate entrepreneur Bob Knakal announced Justin Rice-Moore has joined the new investment property brokerage. The new firm combines old school business fundamentals with cutting edge ai and technology tools providing market information [...]
  • US Bank Lending Slumps by Most on Record in Final Weeks of March

    April 7, 2023
    (Bloomberg) — US bank lending contracted by the most on record in the last two weeks of March, indicating a substantial tightening of credit conditions in the wake of several high-profile bank collapses that risks [...]
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