**Regulatory Insights from CREFC Miami 2026**
“Having a broad ecosystem of lenders in commercial real estate is critical,” said David McCarthy, Chief Lobbyist and Head of Legislative Affairs for the CRE Finance Council (CREFC), during the CREFC Miami 2026 conference. The annual event, held January 11–14, brought together the largest gathering of commercial real estate finance professionals in the nation. This year’s discussions focused heavily on the regulatory climate and the evolving state of commercial lending early in 2026.
McCarthy was joined by Sairah Burki, Managing Director of Regulatory Affairs at CREFC. Together, they offered key insights into the pressing regulatory issues facing the CRE finance industry today. Among the topics they addressed:
– How current capital and liquidity rules are shaping lending capacity—and the areas where CREFC is advocating for regulatory recalibration.
– The potential impact of changes in agency leadership or adjustments to capital frameworks, including how such shifts could affect the cost of capital for lenders and what policy outcomes CREFC is actively working to influence.
– Recent developments that are having the most immediate effects on the underwriting, structuring, and holding of commercial real estate loans.
– Projections for this year’s regulatory and legislative landscape—and its impact on stakeholders.
– An analysis of which financial stability or consumer protection initiatives might have unintended consequences for the CRE finance sector.
These conversations reflect a growing recognition that a dynamic, responsive regulatory framework is essential for supporting a healthy and resilient commercial real estate market.
Stay tuned for expanded coverage and continued insights from CREFC Miami 2026.
