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KBRA Releases CREFC June Conference 2026: Day 2 Recap

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA Credit Profile (KCP), a division of KBRA Analytics, releases its Day 2 recap of the CRE Finance Council (CREFC) June Conference 2026.

Key Takeaways

  • Rate volatility and borrower hesitancy continue to influence commercial real estate (CRE) transaction activity, with borrowers favoring shorter terms as high rates persist.
  • Origination volume is primarily fueled by refinancing activity focused on preserving capital rather than extracting equity.
  • Investor and lender appetites remain broad across asset classes but highly selective with decisions driven by asset quality, sponsorship, structure, and market fundamentals.
  • Lenders are applying heightened scrutiny to multifamily loans, with deeper due diligence focused on rent rolls, concessions, economic occupancy, property condition, and supply pressures.
  • Workout strategies are asset- and structure-specific, with borrower engagement, sponsor capital support, collateral performance, and pooling and servicing agreement (PSA) constraints shaping resolution outcomes.
  • Greater servicing transparency remains a priority, although certain disclosures may impair workout negotiations and recoveries.

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Contacts

Michael Buono, Senior Analyst, KCP
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michael.buono@kbra.com

Samuel Lombardi, Senior Analyst, KCP
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samuel.lombardi@kbra.com

Brian Quintrell, Director, KCP
+1 215-882-5903
brian.quintrell@kbra.com

Patrick Czupryna, Managing Director, KCP
+1 215-882-5854
patrick.czupryna@kbra.com

Mike Brotschol, Managing Director, KCP
+1 215-882-5853
mike.brotschol@kbra.com

Steve Kuritz, Senior Managing Director, KBRA Analytics
+1 215-882-5866
steve.kuritz@kbra.com

Media Contact

Adam Tempkin, Senior Director of Communications
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adam.tempkin@kbra.com

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Contacts

Michael Buono, Senior Analyst, KCP
+1 215-882-5404
michael.buono@kbra.com

Samuel Lombardi, Senior Analyst, KCP
+1 215-882-5896
samuel.lombardi@kbra.com

Brian Quintrell, Director, KCP
+1 215-882-5903
brian.quintrell@kbra.com

Patrick Czupryna, Managing Director, KCP
+1 215-882-5854
patrick.czupryna@kbra.com

Mike Brotschol, Managing Director, KCP
+1 215-882-5853
mike.brotschol@kbra.com

Steve Kuritz, Senior Managing Director, KBRA Analytics
+1 215-882-5866
steve.kuritz@kbra.com

Media Contact

Adam Tempkin, Senior Director of Communications
+1 646-731-1347
adam.tempkin@kbra.com

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