CNBC: How Private Equity Fills the Lending Gap for Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Observer highlights how private credit has become a $1.7 trillion liquidity engine for CRE in 2025 as traditional banks remain constrained. Featured in the piece, Peachtree Group CEO Greg Friedman explains how private lenders are filling the gap with the flexibility, creativity and execution speed borrowers need.

Commercial real estate is entering a rebalancing phase, with improving fundamentals across most asset classes creating new opportunities for investors. In this conversation, Colliers' Director of Research, Aaron Jodka, shares his perspective on where the market stands today, why private credit remains compelling and which sectors offer the most attractive entry points as we move into 2026. For investors navigating higher interest rates and market uncertainty, understanding these dynamics is critical to making informed capital allocation decisions.

The commercial real estate lending landscape is transforming, creating opportunities for investors who understand the dynamics at play. Regulatory shifts, bank consolidation, and private credit are reshaping capital deployment in real estate.