U.S. regional banks are struggling with increased non-performing loans in their commercial real estate portfolios due to the ongoing effects of remote work and upcoming loan maturities.
Analysts warn that while rate cuts may offer some relief for other segments of commercial real estate, office loans are uniquely strained by shifting work patterns towards hybrid and remote setups.
The significant challenge for office loans comes from a projected $950 billion in commercial real estate mortgages maturing in 2024, with 10% linked to office properties.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York cautions that 'extend-and-pretend' strategies by banks to defer recognizing loan impairments could endanger the financial system's stability.
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