Shaky Ground for Commercial Real Estate’s ‘Extend and Pretend’ Strategy

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High-ranking figures in the real estate finance industry gathered at the Marriott Marquis in New York’s Times Square in June.– Commercial property transactions were halted, leading to decreased demand for new loans.– Loans made during the pandemic needed fixing due to the impact of government stimulus money.

Conference attendees were optimistic about the economy’s resilience and believed the media exaggerated challenges.– After the conference, an after-party at Cipriani was described as chaotic, reminiscent of the industry’s peak in 2006.

Lenders chose to be patient during the global financial crisis by extending loan terms instead of foreclosing on properties with declining values.– This strategy, known as “extend and pretend,” was successful, leading lenders to use it again during the Covid-19 pandemic.

In light of the recent report by Bloomberg, the high chieftains of real estate finance gathered at the Marriott Marquis in New York’s Times Square in June, facing a precarious moment for their business. The commercial property transactions were stalled, leading to a decrease in demand for new loans. Additionally, loans made during the mid-pandemic go-go days, fueled by

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