📊 CRE in 3: Cyber Attack + Office Demand + $176B Agencies


⭐️ 1. Market Moves

Overview: Cyberattack on SitusAMC exposes lender data and risk, San Francisco office demand jumps 107% on AI growth, and FHFA lifts GSE caps to $176B.

1. SitusAMC Cyber Attack: A major cyberattack on SitusAMC exposed sensitive mortgage and bank data, forcing major lenders to assess risk across real estate loan infrastructure.

➡️ Why it matters: Third-party breaches threaten CRE lending stability and bank compliance exposure.

2. AI Driving Office Demand: San Francisco office demand surged 107% as AI firms drive leasing, positioning the city as the nation’s top AI-fueled office market.

➡️ Why it matters: An office comeback has been a growing discussion. San Francisco might be paving the way for a larger comeback for this product type.

3. $176 Billion Fannie Freddie: FHFA raised 2026 multifamily lending caps to $176B, expanding Fannie and Freddie’s capacity to buy apartment loans and support refinancing.

➡️ Why it matters: Higher caps boost multifamily liquidity ahead of heavy 2026 maturities.


📈 2. Chart to Watch

Equity Capital

Private equity and local investors are expected to lead 2026 real estate equity flows, while foreign investors remain the only declining source.

➡️ Why it matters: Domestic capital is driving CRE investment as global flows soften.


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