In light of the August 2023 downgrade by Moody’s of several US banks, as well as commentary by Fitch Ratings on the banking sector, ABA’s Office of the Chief Economist is providing a brief assessment of the rating agency comments and highlighting critical flaws in some of the assumptions impacting their analyses.
Given the diversity of the CRE sector, banks should not be painted with the broad brush of urban office space exposures.
Meet Saleem Iqbal, ABA’s Community Bankers Council chair.
Economic uncertainty and rising borrowing costs have increased risk in both the residential and commercial real estate sectors, which could increase risks to U.S. financial stability, the Financial Stability Oversight Council warned in its annual report.
The Federal Reserve is seeking public comment on an updated policy statement regarding accommodations and workouts for commercial real estate loans whose borrowers are experiencing financial difficulty.
Chief credit officers discuss the importance of timely information to navigate volatility and risk.
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision today issued a newsletter focusing on credit risk, which has risen in recent months due to inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Construction is a manual business—but lending to builders need not involve manual processes.
FDIC examiners will increase their focus on commercial real estate concentration in the upcoming exam cycle as economic pressures and changes in work and commerce habits elevate CRE lending risk, according to the most recent issue of the agency’s Supervisory Insights published yesterday.
The OCC, FDIC and National Credit Union Administration are seeking public comment on an updated policy statement regarding accommodations and workouts for commercial real estate loans whose borrowers are experiencing financial difficulty.