Federal judge blocks implementation of Community Reinvestment Act overhaul
New rules — now put on hold — redefine area in which banks ‘do business’
Average downpayments hit all-time high in 2023
Downpayments held steadily above $87,000 for six straight months last year
Commercial Spotlight: Southeast Region
Divergent economic experiences for these seven states.
Q&A: Jamie Woodwell, Mortgage Bankers Association
Look for commercial activity to bounce back in 2024
A real estate darling faces headwinds, at least short term
All good things must come to an end — at least temporarily. That includes the recent major expansion of the industrial sector. One of the darlings of commercial real estate in recent years, industrial is facing a bumpy path forward in the near term. Vast amounts of speculative construction fed by early pandemic tailwinds are […]
Retail malls survive as they morph into something new
If anyone needed more evidence of the continuing sad fall of the American mall, look no further than a recent report by CBRE Econometric Advisors that painted a grim picture for the iconic shopping experience. The January Intelligent Investment Chart of the Week offers a different way of measuring the scores of “dead” malls through […]
Cannabis Meets Main Street
The industry is working to become a normal part of the local economy
Regulators Eye Commercial Loans
Greater scrutiny of loan and credit issues will require brokers to work closely with lenders
A Powerful Tool for Refinancing
A Small Business Administration program may be a game-changer for borrowers
Top Originators 2024
These tenacious originators walked through the fire — and emerged victorious