Top 25 NYC Commercial Real Estate Lenders – February 2026 Report
Actovia’s February 2026 report ranks the top NYC commercial real estate lenders by loan volume and deal activity across multifamily, mixed-use, retail, office, and other asset classes. This monthly snapshot helps brokers, lenders, and investors see which institutions are most active in today’s market and where new opportunities are emerging.
Key Takeaways: February 2026 Lender Activity
- Most active lender: JP Morgan Chase led the market with 47 gained tracked commercial real estate loans in February 2026.
- Other leading lenders: Cathay Bank gained (22 loans) and TD Bank gained (10 loans) rounded out the top three by deal count.
- Diverse lender mix: Major national banks, regional banks, and specialty lenders all appear in the top 25, including Citibank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, S3 Capital, and NCB.
- Concentration of activity: The top 10 lenders accounted for the majority of tracked loan activity, signaling where brokers and owners are most likely to find active capital sources.
Top NYC CRE Lenders – February 2026 (Snapshot)
Below is a snapshot of the leading NYC commercial real estate lenders for February 2026. For the full ranked list and detailed deal metrics, download the complete Actovia report in PDF format.
| # | Lender | Number of Gained Loans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JP Morgan Chase | 47 | |
| 2 | Cathay Bank | 22 | |
| 3 | TD Bank | 10 | |
| 4 | Webster Bank | 10 | |
| 5 | Citibank | 8 | |
| 6 | Flushing Bank | 8 | |
| 7 | NCB | 5 | |
| 8 | ConnectOne Bank | 8 | |
| 9 | Community Federal Savings Bank | 7 | |
| 10 | Maspeth Federal Savings & Loan | 3 |
The full report includes all 25 lenders, including Customers Bank, Bank of America, S3 Capital, Peapack Private Bank & Trust, Valley Bank, Bank of Hope, Emigrant, Deutsche Bank, Cross River Bank, Ridgewood Savings Bank, Sterling National Bank, Orange County Trust Company, Northeast Community Bank, Wells Fargo, and more. View or download the PDF below for complete rankings and loan-level detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the most active NYC commercial real estate lender in February 2026?
Based on Actovia’s data for February 2026, JP Morgan Chase ranked as the most active NYC commercial real estate lender by number of tracked loans.
Which property types saw the most lending activity?
The February 2026 report breaks down lending by property type, including multifamily, mixed-use, retail, office, and other asset classes, allowing market participants to see where capital is most active.
How often is this NYC lenders report updated?
Actovia publishes the Top NYC Commercial Real Estate Lenders report on a monthly basis, allowing brokers, lenders, and investors to track shifts in lender activity and identify new opportunities in real time.
