Back in the Game: As lenders return, CRE financing options expand

Back in the Game: As lenders return, CRE financing options expand

From The Weekly Take from CBRE by CBRE

April 13, 2026 · 33 min · Season 7 · Episode 15

About this episode

The episode discusses the expansion of financing options in commercial real estate as lenders return to the market.

More debt capital is available for commercial real estate investment. CBRE Investment Management’s Ty Gerschick and CBRE’s Tom Burns break down what’s happening across today’s debt markets, how borrowers can navigate a more competitive lending landscape and what capital availability means for real estate investment across property types and investment strategies. ·     The return of banks—particularly regional banks—has expanded financing options and increased competition across the financing landscape. ·     Higher‑for‑longer interest rates are shifting investor focus toward operational performance and sustainable cash flow rather than exit‑driven returns. ·     Lenders are underwriting selectively, with scrutiny of debt coverage, leverage, and asset fundamentals. ·     Capital is flowing back into debt funds, CMBS and preferred equity, though competition remains intense.

People in this episode

Guests: Ty Gerschick, Tom Burns

Topics covered

  • commercial real estate
  • debt markets
  • financing options
  • lending landscape
  • investment strategies

Keywords

  • debt capital
  • commercial real estate
  • financing
  • interest rates
  • lenders
  • investment management
  • cash flow
  • debt coverage

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBRE Investment Management, CBRE, CMBS, regional banks

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