The bank said it won’t provide loans to companies that operate private prisons and immigration holding facilities.

A growing number of borrowers are having trouble making their payments on loans on student housing properties, likely because of competition, according to Fitch.

A Fitch Ratings report notes lenders that finance capital improvements to regulated apartment buildings might be affected.

This is a good time to secure financing for hotel properties, but investors should study their options.

The GSE is starting a new commercial mortgage-backed security program backed by loans green apartment buildings.

With the cycle nearing the end and some banks making uncharacteristic loan bets, there is some concern about rising risk in the sector.

FHFA Director Mark Calabria doesn’t want to release Fannie and Freddie unless they have sufficient capital buffers, which would mean higher mortgage costs.

As CMBS lenders face stiffer competition, they are issuing IO loans on lower quality deals, insiders say.

Capital markets are showing some weakness. CrediFi CEO Ely Razin talks about what the data means for the future.

Less regulation for smaller banks has created an opportunity for them to do more CRE loans.