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Small Banks Say Their Commercial Real Estate Loans Are Fine
Small banks feel misunderstood. They see themselves as an integral part of neighborhoods across the country: supporters of local dry cleaners, dentists and sandwich shops. Investors fear that these banks could trigger a crisis. The pride and fear reflect both the fact that community banks are big lenders in the commercial real estate market, which…