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May 29, 2026
Key takeaways: DELINQUENCY FLAT AS OFFICE TRANSFERS LIFT SPECIAL SERVICING; MULTIFAMILY AT CYCLE HIGH
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May 22, 2026
Our latest issue features compelling articles on the topics reshaping CRE finance right now, including income inequality and its implications for property performance, data center infrastructure and financing dynamics, affordable housing market trends, and the 2026 midterm elections and policy landscape. Read the full issue here.
CREFC World is a digital-only, bi-annual publication featuring multiple articles that deliver:
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NEW YORK, NY — May 20, 2026 — The CRE Finance Council (CREFC) applauds Congress for its efforts to advance legislation aimed at expanding housing supply and improving affordability. We believe these objectives are best achieved through policies that encourage investment in new and existing housing and avoid disruptions to housing finance and development.
CREFC remains concerned about expanding federal regulation through categorical bans on certain investments in housing, but we believe the bipartisan House revisions now included in H.R. 6644 reflect meaningful progress toward a more targeted approach. By refining the scope of investment regulations, the House bill is a step in the right direction to protect the free inflow of debt and equity capital necessary to increase housing supply and improve housing affordability.
We look forward to working with lawmakers and the Administration on targeted revisions to Section 1001 that:
We appreciate the continued engagement with housing providers, investors, and lenders in refining these key details. CREFC stands ready to work with Congress to ensure the final product achieves America’s housing supply goals.
Contact: Mary Beth Ryan Senior Director, Communications 646-884-7567 mryan@crefc.org
CREFC’s Government Relations team serves as the primary interface between the CRE Finance industry and policymakers. Through a collaborative process with our members, CREFC engages with legislators, regulators, and other policy stakeholders to advocate for policies that promote the interests of our membership and the broader industry.
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The affairs of CRE Finance Council are managed by a Board of Governors, selected from the general membership, which meets at least two times a year. During the periods the Board is not convened, the Executive Committee has full authority to transact all CRE Finance Council business. The Executive Committee is made up of the chair, chair-elect, vice chair, secretary, treasurer, membership chair, administrative executive, as well as four additional Executive Committee members. View the CREFC By-Laws.
NCREIF and CREFC announced the launch of the NCREIF/CREFC Fund Index Open-end Moderate-Yield Debt in December 2025, the first-ever institutional fund-level benchmark for private real estate debt funds. Developed jointly by the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries and the CRE Finance Council, the Moderate-Yield Debt Index fills a long-standing market need for a standardized, transparent benchmark that reflects the risk-return characteristics of actively managed open-end commercial real estate debt strategies.
Consultation Phase. The Moderate-Yield Debt Index will be issued in a consultation phase for one to two years to solicit the appropriate level of feedback from industry professionals and ensure the index’s methodology and governance align with market expectations. During this period NCREIF and CREFC will engage stakeholders on methodology refinements, data standards, and reporting practices. After the initial consultation, if appropriate, the NCREIF/CREFC Fund Index Open-end Moderate-Yield Debt will be memorialized as an official NCREIF/CREFC product.
CREFC has teamed up with NCREIF to produce and promote the NCREIF/CREFC Open-end Debt Fund Aggregate (the “Debt Aggregate”). In short, this product will deliver a fund-level compilation of open-end debt funds providing financing to commercial and multifamily real estate borrowers/owners. The Debt Aggregate will be issued in a draft “consultation” format for at least one year, which allows time for industry feedback before it is rolled out as an official product.
For questions or to get involved, contact Lisa Pendergast
The mission of the Young Professionals (YP) Network is to provide a platform for junior CRE finance professionals to foster meaningful business relationships and gain relevant industry knowledge through networking events, seminars and panels.
YP programming events are developed by YPs – so the content is current and applicable in their daily work. Each YP educational event includes a networking aspect to build and foster industry relationships with both peers and seasoned industry leaders. YPs are surveyed by region for ideas for future programming to ensure educational and industry needs are met.
Additionally, there are networking only events held in a more relaxed atmosphere where YPs can mingle among their peers.
There is a discounted rate to conferences and seminars for those CREFC Members 30 years of age or younger. To sign up for the 30 and Under Program Rate join the network and ensure that you check off the box “I would like to sign up to receive the “30 and Under Program Rate”. You will be required to submit photo ID to be approved for the discounted program rate. Sign up TodayCREFC members Only
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The CRE Finance Council holds two premier conferences each year in the United States: the January Conference in Miami and the June Annual Conference in New York. Conference programming addresses the most relevant topics facing the industry, presented by recognized finance leaders.
Complementing these major conferences are After-Work Seminars, Young Professional, Women's Network, and Educational events held regularly throughout the calendar year, each of which is tailored to fit the constituencies served by CREFC.
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