Most explanations of loan default resolution are written for homeowners. They describe a single-family foreclosure timeline, a right of redemption, and a bank that eventually takes the keys
Discover why regional banks are selling loan portfolios in 2026, what is driving CRE loan sales, and how distressed debt investors may benefit.
Traditional banks are no longer the only major source of real estate financing. Over the past decade, private debt funds and alternative credit managers have become increasingly active in residential lending, distressed debt acquisitions, bridge financing, and non-performing loan investments.
The U.S. private credit market is evolving rapidly in 2026, and residential real estate debt is emerging as one of the most closely watched segments among alternative investors.