Top 25 Lenders for March 2026: NYC Lending Market Leaders
March 2026 NYC Lending Market Leaders
According to the latest data from Actovia, the New York City commercial real estate market saw significant activity. When tracking the Top 25 Lenders for March 2026, JPMorgan Chase continues to dominate the landscape with a total of 97 tracked loans in its primary category, significantly outpacing other institutional lenders.
Top 5 NYC Lenders by Activity:
JP Morgan Chase: 97 Primary Loans
M&T Bank: 11 Primary Loans (with high secondary volume)
Cathay Bank: 17 Primary Loans
Arbor Mortgage: 18 Primary Loans
Popular Bank: 9 Primary Loans
Key Market Insights
Dominance of National Banks: Large institutions like JPMorgan Chase and Citibank remain the primary capital sources for NYC investors across the Top 25 Lenders for March 2026.
Regional Strength: Banks such as Flushing Bank and Ponce Bank show consistent activity in the mid-market and multifamily sectors.
Specialty Lending: Firms like S3 Capital and Broadview Capital remain active, providing critical bridge and construction financing.
