Commercial real estate lending

CFPB's real power player; FICO's push to help loan approval

10/22/18

Brian Johnson, the agency’s second-in-command, wields much power; Fair Isaac is planning changes to credit scoring to boost approvals.

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Bank OZK profit plummets on CRE-related charge-offs

10/18/18

The Arkansas company, which has faced criticism over its concentration in commercial real estate, charged off nearly $46 million tied to a pair of properties in the Carolinas.

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BofA looks to fill CRE lending void

10/15/18

Bank of America is showing more interest in commercial real estate lending while other lenders are pulling back, executives said. But they also said that they learned their lesson from the financial crisis and will proceed cautiously.

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The good, the bad and the unknown in Fed's latest rate hike

10/11/18

The third interest rate increase of the year could have a significant impact on banks' lending, deposit gathering and even M&A decisions. Here's what to expect.

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Lenders fear worst from rent control measure on California ballot

10/10/18

Proposition 10 would give local jurisdictions a freer hand to restrict rents, but critics say that would lead to property devaluations. Some see an effect regardless of whether the measure passes.

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NCUA one-ups bank regulators in easing appraisal limit

09/20/18

Following an increase in the CRE appraisal threshold for community bankers earlier this year, the National Credit Union Administration has proposed an even bigger shift for CUs.

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Regulators propose new capital treatment for higher-risk CRE exposures

09/18/18

The changes mandated by the recent regulatory relief law would narrow the definition of "high-volatility commercial real estate" exposures that get a higher risk weight.

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Lenders tread carefully in return to homebuilder finance

08/20/18

A number of banks have stepped up efforts to lend to residential developers, though they are mindful of missteps made before the financial crisis.

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Wells Fargo explores sale of real estate unit Eastdil

07/26/18

Wells Fargo is considering a sale of commercial real estate broker Eastdil Secured, according to a person briefed on the matter.

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