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March 25, 2008

Commercial Real Estate Concentrations - The Next Problem Loan Category?

FDIC has issued a Financial Institution Letter (FIL 22-208, March 17, 2008) reemphasizing the importance of risk management strategies and strong capital to back Commercial Real Estate and Construction & Development concentrations. As our economy edges toward recession, losses in these loan concentrations will undoubtedly increase.  The Federal Banking Agencies are trying to give advance guidance in this arena.

Link:  http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2008/fil08022.html

(ag) March 25, 2008, in Lending Issues

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