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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 [...]
  • Driven by High Rates, U.S. Commercial Lending Imploded 47 Percent in 2023

    April 26, 2024
    Email Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter In 2023, total commercial real estate mortgage borrowing and lending was estimated at $429 billion, marking a 47 percent decline from $816 billion in 2022, and a [...]
  • LaSalle Reimagined: 105 W. Adams

    May 26, 2024
    With six finalists for the LaSalle Reimagined presenting their plans to the community, Urbanize is breaking it down by proposal to highlight the design and benefits of each one as the city considers which three [...]
  • Community Bank Multifamily Loans See Rising Distress – Commercial Observer

    March 8, 2025
    CRED iQ’s latest analysis of multifamily loans held by community banks shows a dramatic rise in delinquent loans and realized losses. CRED iQ’s data shows that over $6.1 billion of community bank loans secured by [...]
  • Groves Capital: Revolutionizing Commercial Lending Nationwide and Worldwide

    October 30, 2023
    NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 30, 2023 / In a bold move that promises to reshape the commercial lending landscape, Groves Capital is spearheading a revolutionary transformation of the industry. With a sharp [...]
  • Blackstone Lands $2.8B CMBS Loan to Purchase Grocery-Anchored REIT – Commercial Observer

    February 28, 2025
    Investor appetite for retail will be put to the test late this winter in one of the largest commercial mortgage-backed securities deals for the sector. A $2.8 billion CMBS deal is slated to hit the [...]
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