Alternative Lending: Opportunities and Challenges in a Shifting Landscape

The dislocation in the U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) sector could offer alternative lenders one of the best investment opportunities in years. High interest rates, declining asset values, regulatory pressure on banks and a looming maturity wall have created a perfect storm for borrowers, and a strong catalyst for growth in alternative lending to fill the gap. But competition is heating up as the industry attracts more players, creating thorny challenges and precarious risks amid opportunities. Our new white paper, “Alternative Lending: Opportunities and Challenges in a Shifting Landscape,” examines the key issues alternative lenders should consider in today’s dynamic environment, and strategies to successfully expand their platforms.