Ramifications Of The End Of "Extend And Pretend"

Ramifications Of The End Of "Extend And Pretend"

July 17, 2026 · 9 min · Episode 151

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the shift away from the 'extend and pretend' lending practice in the self-storage industry.

Around 30% of all self-storage CMBS properties are on a “watch list” for default, and while the industry has fared well overall, there has been a change in attitude away from a standard practice called “extend and pretend”. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to explore what this lender action is and what it means for the self-storage industry going forward.

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