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Commercial Lenders Getting Relief

A big push by banks in recent months to modify such [commercial real estate] loans—by stretching out maturities or allowing below-market interest rates—has slowed a spike in defaults. It also has helped preserve banks' capital, by keeping some dicey loans classified as "performing" and thus minimizing the amount of cash banks must set aside in reserves for future losses. Restructurings of...  This content only available to REAL Trends Members. Please log in below.