FDIC issues advisory on CRE concentrations

The FDIC issued an advisory to reemphasize the importance of strong capital, appropriate credit loss allowance levels, and robust credit risk-management practices for institutions with commercial real estate concentrations.

Details: The advisory:

  • Conveys several key risk management practices for institutions to consider in managing CRE loan concentrations in the current economic environment.

  • Reemphasizes the importance of effectively managing liquidity and funding risks, which can compound lending risks, particularly for CRE-concentrated institutions.

  • Replaces the March 2008 “Managing Commercial Real Estate Concentrations in a Challenging Environment” advisory.