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MBA CREF 2026: Five Takeaways Shaping CRE Lending & Investment

Five takeaways from the 2026 MBA CREF conference: CRE originations hit $633B in 2025 (+27%) with $805B projected for 2026, nearly $1T in 2025-2026 loan maturities, and intensifying agency lender competition.

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