The Federal Reserve’s latest 0.25% rate increase may affect commercial real estate underwriting, debt-service coverage, proceeds, valuations, and refinancing options.
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Higher Rates Increase the Importance of Transaction Structure
September 19, 2026
The Federal Reserve’s latest 0.25% rate increase may affect commercial real estate underwriting, debt-service coverage, proceeds, valuations, and refinancing options.
Borrowers with acquisitions, approaching maturities, bridge requirements, or recapitalization needs should evaluate their capital strategy early. In a more selective environment, transaction structure may be as important as the underlying asset.
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