Bisnow’s National Commercial Real Estate Finance conference took place last week, where industry leaders gathered to discuss the challenges banks face in managing commercial real estate (CRE) loans amid fluctuating property valuations. The event featured panel discussions highlighting the impact of recent bank acquisitions, the strain on CRE loans, and the growing role of alternative lenders in the evolving financial landscape. Appearing on the panel, Greystone Capital Advisors President Drew Fletcher emphasized the pressure on regional banks, stating, “The lifeline of those regional banks is the deposits that the real estate industry gives them.”
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