While low interest rates are helping to fuel activity in real estate markets, lenders are making it harder for some commercial developers to borrow money. Continuing a trend that began early in the pandemic, some banks are tightening their underwriting standards—particularly for borrowers, who may be heavily leveraged or are looking to do speculative developments.
Some banks more cautious on spec lending amid economic uncertainty
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