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DWNTWN Realty Advisors Brokers .3 Million Wynwood Portfolio Deal: A Miami CRE Success Story
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DWNTWN Realty Advisors Brokers $12.3 Million Wynwood Portfolio Deal: A Miami CRE Success Story

September 13, 2024 Caroline Vega

In a significant move that underscores the vibrant growth of Miami’s Wynwood district, DWNTWN Realty Advisors has successfully brokered a $12.3 million commercial real estate deal. This case study explores the intricacies of the transaction, […]

AI-powered SME lending marketplace launches in Philippines
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AI-powered SME lending marketplace launches in Philippines

September 12, 2024 Caroline Vega

The Philippine Star September 13, 2024 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Kredit Hero, Asia’s first AI-powered SME lending marketplace has entered the Philippines, transforming how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can access financing. SMEs are […]

The Massimo Group Launches CRE Broker Start Program – Its First Training Program for Commercial Real Estate Agents and Brokers, Business News
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The Massimo Group Launches CRE Broker Start Program – Its First Training Program for Commercial Real Estate Agents and Brokers, Business News

September 12, 2024 Caroline Vega

  The Massimo Group announces the launch of CRE Broker Start, a 90-day online training portal that offers access to their industry-leading coaching content for the very first time. Cary, North Carolina, United States – […]

A.J. Filipas, named Vice President of Commercial and Consumer Lending
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A.J. Filipas, named Vice President of Commercial and Consumer Lending

September 9, 2024 Caroline Vega

  A.J. Filipas, named Vice President of Commercial and Consumer Lending DOVER, DE (September 6, 2024) — Dover Federal Credit Union (DFCU) is pleased to announce that Mr. A.J. Filipas has joined the Credit Union, […]

States Impose Commercial Financing Disclosure Requirements | Alston & Bird
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States Impose Commercial Financing Disclosure Requirements | Alston & Bird

September 5, 2024 Caroline Vega

What Happened: In a little-noticed development, eight states have enacted legislation that requires specific disclosures for commercial non-real estate secured financing transactions. Why is it Important: Recently, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, New York, Utah, […]

Commercial Real Estate Bonds Are a ‘Disaster,’ Hedge Fund Boss Says
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Commercial Real Estate Bonds Are a ‘Disaster,’ Hedge Fund Boss Says

September 1, 2024 Caroline Vega

The commercial mortgage bond market looks like it’s in shambles, according to hedge funder John Devaney. Devaney, whose fund was pummeled during the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis, said he saw more trouble ahead for commercial […]

Federal Court Upholds CFPB’s Small Business Lending Rule | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
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Federal Court Upholds CFPB’s Small Business Lending Rule | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

August 27, 2024 Caroline Vega

On August 26, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued a decision upholding the legality of the CFPB Small Business Lending Rule (the “Rule”) (designed to implement section 1071 of […]

Värde Partners-backed Trimont buys Wells Fargo’s US commercial mortgage servicing business
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Värde Partners-backed Trimont buys Wells Fargo’s US commercial mortgage servicing business

August 23, 2024 Caroline Vega

Värde Partners-backed Trimont is expanding its commercial real estate (CRE) loan services by acquiring Wells Fargo’s non-agency third-party US commercial mortgage servicing (CMS) business. The acquisition of the largest servicer of CRE securitised debt in […]

RFR’s 0M CMBS Loan on 17 State Street Sent to Special Servicer – Commercial Observer
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RFR’s $180M CMBS Loan on 17 State Street Sent to Special Servicer – Commercial Observer

August 19, 2024 Caroline Vega

RFR Holding’s bad month isn’t getting any better. This time, Aby Rosen and Michael Fuchs’ $180 million commercial mortgage-backed securities loan tied to 17 State Street has been sent to its  special servicer after RFR […]

Beacon Capital to Default on 0M Loan for Chicago’s AMA Plaza
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Beacon Capital to Default on $370M Loan for Chicago’s AMA Plaza

August 15, 2024 Caroline Vega

Fred Seigel’s firm looks like it’s fed up with its floating interest rate on a massive Chicago office tower loan. His Boston-based Beacon Capital Partners’ $370 million commercial mortgage-backed securities loan moved to special servicing […]

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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
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  • 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 [...]
  • BKREA Founder Bob Knakal Announces Faraz Cheema as NYC Investment Property Brokerage Specialist, Business News

    June 3, 2024
    Faraz Cheema has joined the newly formed ai and technology driven NYC commercial real estate invest property brokerage BKREA. New York, NY, United States – June 3, 2024 — Faraz Cheema, SIOR, CCIM, has joined [...]
  • BKREA Founder Bob Knakal Announces Faraz Cheema as NYC Investment Property Brokerage Specialist

    June 15, 2024
    Faraz Cheema has joined the newly formed ai and technology driven NYC commercial real estate invest property brokerage BKREA. New York, NY, United States – June 3, 2024 — Faraz Cheema, SIOR, CCIM, has joined [...]
  • Bob Knakal Marks 40 Years of Excellence in NYC Commercial Real Estate

    July 26, 2024
    Bob Knakal celebrates 40 years in NYC commercial real estate, having brokered 2,339 property sales totaling over $22 billion. Commercial Lending News features an exclusive interview discussing his career achievements, innovative approaches, and future outlook. [...]
  • American Riviera Bank Expands with Lending Center in Ventura

    January 10, 2026
    Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Donovan Brian | Credit: Courtesy Cox Mike | Credit: Courtesy American Riviera Bank (ARB) is broadening its presence along the Central Coast by opening [...]
  • Just 16 mortgage lenders, brokers make Inc. 5000 list in 2023

    August 18, 2023
    The top mortgage lender on the Inc. 5000 list was VA Wholesale Mortgage, which specializes in offering home loans to veterans and active duty military members. Founded in 2019, the Virginia-based lender saw a 2,230% [...]
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