Retail Mortgage Originations Surge 148% as Lenders Return

Globe St., Aug. 25, 2026-Kristen Smithberg

Retail mortgage originations increased 148% year over year during the first quarter as stable property fundamentals and limited new construction strengthened lender confidence in the sector. Lenders are showing greater appetite for both single-tenant properties and shopping centers, according to Marcus & Millichap’s third-quarter national retail report.

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