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Loan officer survey could hint at the economy’s future
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Loan officer survey could hint at the economy’s future

April 11, 2023 Caroline Vega

The Federal Reserve’s Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on bank lending practices, or SLOOS, usually doesn’t make waves. Its next release however, could provide valuable insight into the future of this economy, showcasing how senior […]

US Bank Lending Slumps by Most on Record in Final Weeks of March
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US Bank Lending Slumps by Most on Record in Final Weeks of March

April 7, 2023 Caroline Vega

(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 […]

Stonehill Ranked Among the Largest Hotel Commercial Real Estate Lenders in U.S.
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Stonehill Ranked Among the Largest Hotel Commercial Real Estate Lenders in U.S.

April 3, 2023 Caroline Vega

Also ranking as a top-20 lender in the retail sector Stonehill, a commercial real estate direct lender, ranked as the 8th largest U.S. commercial real estate hotel lender by the Mortgage Bankers Association (“MBA”) 2022 […]

How a data-driven approach to banking can transform the commercial lending landscape
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How a data-driven approach to banking can transform the commercial lending landscape

March 30, 2023 Caroline Vega

A data-driven approach to banking can transform the commercial lending landscape by empowering lenders to make more informed and accurate lending decisions, reduce risks, and improve efficiency. By leveraging data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine […]

US bank deposits see biggest decline in nearly a year – Orange County Register
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US bank deposits see biggest decline in nearly a year – Orange County Register

March 26, 2023 Caroline Vega

Deposits at U.S. lenders posted the biggest decline in nearly a year during the week when multiple bank failures triggered the latest bout of global financial turmoil. Bank deposits fell by $98.4 billion to $17.5 […]

US Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.35 basis points
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US Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.35 basis points

March 22, 2023 Caroline Vega

Despite the crisis in banking which many have put down to interest rate rises, they’re still going up. The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate on Wednesday, as it sought to strike a […]

Real estate investor pleads guilty to fraud on 9M loan
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Real estate investor pleads guilty to fraud on $149M loan

March 18, 2023 Caroline Vega

Commercial real estate investor Raheel Bhai’s twisting legal saga finally came to an end in a federal courtroom in Texas recently when he pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud for allegedly securing a […]

Roc360 Expands its Leading Portfolio of Brands with Acquisition of Finance of America Commercial Through Asset Sale
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Roc360 Expands its Leading Portfolio of Brands with Acquisition of Finance of America Commercial Through Asset Sale

March 14, 2023 Caroline Vega

  NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Roc Capital Holdings LLC (“Roc360”), a vertically integrated platform for residential real estate investors and a leading originator of business purpose loans nationwide, today announced it has […]

What Higher, Faster Interest Rate Hikes Mean for Real Estate
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What Higher, Faster Interest Rate Hikes Mean for Real Estate

March 9, 2023 Caroline Vega

So much for an early thaw. Interest rates are headed up, possibly at a faster rate and in higher amounts than previously expected, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled Tuesday. Comments by the policymaker left […]

Citizens sees more commercial loan growth as businesses keep investing
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Citizens sees more commercial loan growth as businesses keep investing

March 5, 2023 Caroline Vega

Citizens is confident that it will continue to expand its loan portfolio through 2023, according to Donald McCree, its head of commercial banking. During the fourth quarter, the Providence, Rhode Island, company recorded loan growth […]

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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 [...]
  • 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 [...]
  • Equifax Introduces Cloud-Based Merchant Data Network to Support U.S. Small Business Lending

    September 20, 2024
    Collaborative Network Leverages Equifax Commercial Data and Credit Card Transaction Data from Leading Data Providers to Create More Complete Financial Picture of Small Businesses ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) has launched [...]
  • Justin Rice-Moore Joins Bob Knakal at New Ai and Technology Driven NYC Investment Property Brokerage BKREA

    June 7, 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 [...]
  • Here Comes the Biggest Selloff in New York City History – Commercial Observer

    June 27, 2024
    I was on CNBC a couple of weeks ago with my friend Brian Sullivan, and I mentioned that I thought we were heading into the “biggest transfer of ownership in the history of New York [...]
  • Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan gets cold reception from conservative justices

    March 1, 2023
    ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Feb 28, 2023 at 6:51 pm Supporters of President Biden’s student-debt plan gather outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday. (William Hennessy) The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared skeptical of [...]
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