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Commercial originations surge 52% amid lender “feeding frenzy”
Quoted, The Real Deal
John Vavas discusses the sharp increase in commercial mortgage originations during the first quarter of 2026, highlighting renewed lending activity across the commercial real estate market. He notes that improving market sentiment, stabilizing interest rates and increased borrower demand are helping drive transaction volume after a prolonged slowdown. Vavas also emphasizes that while lending conditions are improving, lenders and investors remain cautious as they continue to evaluate economic uncertainty, refinancing pressures and asset-specific risk across the sector.
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