A Closer Look at the CRE Market
Last week, the New York Fed released a comprehensive report titled Extend-and-Pretend in the U.S. CRE Market, spotlighting the practice of undercapitalized banks extending distressed loans to avoid recognizing losses. This report highlights both near-term and longer-term risks for commercial real estate (CRE) investors and stakeholders, especially as banks hold over 50% of the $5.8 trillion CRE market.