Commercial real estate lending is gaining momentum, and that’s a positive signal for investors.
According to CBRE, lending activity rose 21% quarter-over-quarter and 37% year-over-year through Q4 2024, surpassing the five-year pre-pandemic average.
The increase in lending activity exceeded the five-year pre-pandemic average and should eventually result in stronger buying power and a lower cost of capital, which we believe would benefit real estate asset values throughout 2025.
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