Why it matters
The single best one-page read on the state of CRE debt markets. CBRE's Lending Momentum Index is the closest thing to a "debt origination PMI." Lender share (life cos vs. banks vs. alt lenders vs. CMBS vs. agencies) and spread-to-benchmark data are the methodology-stable series most desks track quarter to quarter.
How CRE teams consume it
Quarterly — manual PDF download per release. Pair with MBA Originations (volume) and Northmarq Current Rates (indicative pricing).
Caveats & limitations
Reflects CBRE-tracked deals; private/direct lender activity may be under-represented.
Use cases
- Lender mix tracking
- Spread benchmarking
- Cross-border capital tracking
- Quarterly market updates