
CRE Lenders Battle for Market Share as Competition Hits Unprecedented Highs
JLL research shows commercial real estate lending competition and credit activity hit record highs in April, signaling improved borrower conditions in capital markets.
8 stories on lending in commercial real estate.

JLL research shows commercial real estate lending competition and credit activity hit record highs in April, signaling improved borrower conditions in capital markets.

JLL finds lenders competing fiercely for CRE deals, but a persistent bid-ask gap and macro uncertainty are keeping buyers on the sidelines.

Home mortgage denial rates climbed to 15.1% in 2024, up from 12.2% in 2021, as the St. Louis Fed links surging rates to tighter lending standards.

Mesa West Capital provided a $47M refinancing loan for Bishop Momo, a 274-unit apartment complex in South Austin's St. Elmo District, arranged by Newmark.

Non-QM loans are expanding homeownership access for self-employed and gig economy workers by using bank statements and cash-flow analysis instead of W-2 income.
Mortgage rates hit a five-week high as the 30-year fixed rose to 6.46%, yet purchase applications climbed 4% week-over-week, signaling resilient homebuyer demand.

Homebuyer mortgage demand dropped year-over-year for the first time in over a year as geopolitical tensions dampen consumer confidence and borrowing appetite.

Arcus Harbor's Kristen Croxton shares insights on how capital is cautiously returning to CRE amid elevated rates, tighter lending, and loan maturity pressures.