Hi there,
Apologies for the repost, I have not seen a response for a few weeks.
Can I please ask for a clarification on the scope of the CRE requirement?
- You have a 67% by floor space requirement. Does this mean you only require direct lending for CRE (i.e. mortgages)? This would mean that any indirect lending (e.g. to REITs) would fall under the ‘67% of remaining portfolio requirement’.
- Are loans to SMEs included in this 67% floor space requirement or can SMEs be excluded?
Noting that PCAF has a requirement for both direct and indirect CRE lending. My understanding from your guidance is the 67% coverage is direct lending. The corporate loans to CRE companies (indirect) would then be covered in the 'remaining 67% of loans requirement; is this correct?
Many thanks,
Ana