New Regulatory Crack Down on CRE Lending; Up to 2,000 Banks in Examiners' Cross-Hairs

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Regulatory scrutiny of commercial lending has ratcheted up, with examiners searching Call Reports for banks that exceed what once were suggested thresholds for CRE or ADC loan concentrations, and demanding justification for it. Dallas partner Peter Weinstock, who represents small and mid-sized financial institutions, raises concerns that the crackdown will shrink any available funding with obvious economic consequences.