January 16, 2006 News Archive

Comments Requested on Proposed Commercial Real Estate Guidance In a joint press release, the federal bank and thrift regulatory agencies requested comment on proposed guidance on commercial real estate. The proposed guidance reinforces existing risk management guidelines for real estate lending and safety and soundness, and focuses on concentrations of commercial real estate exposures to non-owner-occupied properties where the repayment is primarily dependent on rental income or on the proceeds of the sale, refinancing or permanent financing of the property. Comments are requested 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.