KBRA Credit Profile (KCP), a division of KBRA Analytics, releases its Day 2 recap of the CRE Finance Council (CREFC) June Conference 2026.

Key Takeaways

• Rate volatility and borrower hesitancy continue to influence commercial real estate (CRE) transaction activity, with borrowers favoring shorter terms as high rates persist.
• Origination volume is primarily fueled by refinancing activity focused on preserving capital rather than extracting equity.
• Investor and lender appetites remain broad across asset classes but highly selective with decisions driven by asset quality, sponsorship, structure, and market fundamentals.
• Lenders are applying heightened scrutiny to multifamily loans, with deeper due diligence focused on rent rolls, concessions, economic occupancy, property condition, and supply pressures.
• Workout strategies are asset- and structure-specific, with borrower engagement, sponsor capital support, collateral performance, and pooling and servicing agreement (PSA) constraints shaping resolution outcomes.
• Greater servicing transparency remains a priority, although certain disclosures may impair workout negotiations and recoveries.

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Related Publication

• CREFC June Conference 2026: Day 1 Recap

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