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Market Intelligence11 min readDecember 17, 2025

How Community Banks Are Winning CRE Deals as Large Banks Retreat

Community banks now originate 80% of CRE loans as large banks retreat. With 14x better charge-off rates and faster approvals, relationship lenders are capturing market share—and winning developer loyalty.

Vijay Mehra

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Top 11 Texas Banks for Commercial Real Estate Lending in 2025

A Data-Driven Guide to Regional and Community Bank CRE Leaders

Vijay Mehra

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Top 11 Texas Banks for Commercial Real Estate Lending in 2025

AI & Technology in CRE Lending9 minDec 8, 2025

How AI is Transforming CRE Underwriting

Community banks hold 30% of CRE loans but lag in AI adoption. This guide shows how to close the gap—cutting underwriting time and costs significantly.

Vijay Mehra

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Insights& Ideas

How Community Banks Are Winning CRE Deals as Large Banks Retreat

Top 11 Texas Banks for Commercial Real Estate Lending in 2025

How AI is Transforming CRE Underwriting

Get smarter aboutCRE lending

How Community Banks Are Winning CRE Deals as Large Banks Retreat

Top 11 Texas Banks for Commercial Real Estate Lending in 2025

How AI is Transforming CRE Underwriting

Get smarter aboutCRE lending

Get smarter about
CRE lending

Get smarter about
CRE lending