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Each quarter, our team of analysts compiles the CRE data that moves the needle in our industry.

Q1 '26  Market Analysis

Current Market Rates

Current Rates

Rates reflect Latest information as of October 31st

Rates As Of October 27th

6.75%

Prime Rate

6.75%

Prime Rate

6.75%

Prime Rate

4.18%

10-Year Treasury

4.18%

In Loans Across the US

4.18%

10-Year Treasury

3.71%

SOFR

3.71%

SOFR

3.71%

SOFR

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We're deploying $100+ million before Q3.

In Q3 2025, C2R successfully closed its first institutional fund, C2R Secured Debt Fund I, with $100M of committed capital, establishing a scalable platform for continued origination and note-purchase activity.

Q1 CRE Funding Gap is creating Private Lending Opportunities

Today's tightening credit environment is creating rare, high-yield opportunities for private lenders to step in and lead.

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Rising Rates Are Limiting Bank Financing

Higher interest rates and inflation are tightening credit standards, making traditional bank financing harder to secure.

Rising Rates Are Limiting Bank Financing

Higher interest rates and inflation are tightening credit standards, making traditional bank financing harder to secure.

Rising Rates Are Limiting Bank Financing

Higher interest rates and inflation are tightening credit standards, making traditional bank financing harder to secure.

Banks Are Pulling Back on Loan Proceeds

Lenders are offering lower loan-to-value ratios (LTVs), creating significant funding gaps for commercial real estate borrowers.

Banks Are Pulling Back on Loan Proceeds

Lenders are offering lower loan-to-value ratios (LTVs), creating significant funding gaps for commercial real estate borrowers.

Banks Are Pulling Back on Loan Proceeds

Lenders are offering lower loan-to-value ratios (LTVs), creating significant funding gaps for commercial real estate borrowers.

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A New CRE Funding Gap Is Emerging

Stricter underwriting and reduced lending appetite have opened new opportunities for private lenders to step in and bridge the shortfall.

A New CRE Funding Gap Is Emerging

Stricter underwriting and reduced lending appetite have opened new opportunities for private lenders to step in and bridge the shortfall.

A New CRE Funding Gap Is Emerging

Stricter underwriting and reduced lending appetite have opened new opportunities for private lenders to step in and bridge the shortfall.

Emerging Regional Markets

New CRE growth markets like Phoenix, Austin–San Antonio, Laredo, Jacksonville, and Greenville–Spartanburg are surging on nearshoring, port activity, and data-center buildouts—driving urgent demand for private credit, bridge loans, and quick-close development capital.

  1. Phoenix, AZ: Industrial & AI
    Phoenix, AZ: Industrial & AI
    Phoenix, AZ: Industrial & AI
    Greenville, SC: Manufacturing
    Greenville, SC: Manufacturing
    Greenville, SC: Manufacturing
    Austin–San Antonio, TX: Data
    Austin–San Antonio, TX: Data
    Austin–San Antonio, TX: Data
    Laredo, TX: Nearshoring
    Laredo, TX: Nearshoring
    Laredo, TX: Nearshoring
  2. Jacksonville, FL: Port Logistics
    Jacksonville, FL: Port Logistics
    Jacksonville, FL: Port Logistics
    Reno, NV: Data Center Spill
    Reno, NV: Data Center Spill
    Reno, NV: Data Center Spill
    Colombus, OH: Silicon Heartland
    Colombus, OH: Silicon Heartland
    Colombus, OH: Silicon Heartland
    Savannah, GA: Port‑Driven CRE
    Savannah, GA: Port‑Driven CRE
    Savannah, GA: Port‑Driven CRE

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Sunbelt & Mountain Mid-West Markets

We're targeting Note Purchases and Bridge Scenarios across the Sunbelt & Mountain Mid-West.
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    Darryl Robinson
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    26+ years in real estate investment, development, and financial structuring. Led strategy and execution for transactions exceeding $3 billion in value. Oversees capital markets and investment programs for institutional and private funds.
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    Darryl Robinson
    Co-Founder & Manager
    26+ years in real estate investment, development, and financial structuring. Led strategy and execution for transactions exceeding $3 billion in value. Oversees capital markets and investment programs for institutional and private funds.
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    Darryl Robinson
    Co-Founder & Manager
    26+ years in real estate investment, development, and financial structuring. Led strategy and execution for transactions exceeding $3 billion in value. Oversees capital markets and investment programs for institutional and private funds.
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    Mac Helms
    Vice President
    8+ years in commercial real estate, private lending, and development. Led multi-million-dollar retail and mixed-use projects across Texas and Oklahoma. Founded and sold a multi-state restaurant brand, managing 65+ employees.
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    Mac Helms
    Vice President
    8+ years in commercial real estate, private lending, and development. Led multi-million-dollar retail and mixed-use projects across Texas and Oklahoma. Founded and sold a multi-state restaurant brand, managing 65+ employees.
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    Mac Helms
    Vice President
    8+ years in commercial real estate, private lending, and development. Led multi-million-dollar retail and mixed-use projects across Texas and Oklahoma. Founded and sold a multi-state restaurant brand, managing 65+ employees.
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