JLL Launches Global Credit Intensity Index Amid Competitive Debt Market
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 09 2026
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- Increased Credit Market Competition: In April 2026, the number of active lenders reached near-record levels, driving competition in the credit market to unprecedented heights, indicating a rising risk tolerance for capital allocation that injects more liquidity into the real estate market.
- Improved Investment Sales Competitiveness: Despite seasonal softening at the start of 2026, the competitiveness of investment sales has steadily improved over the past year, attracting investors to the relative value of commercial real estate, which is expected to drive increased transaction activity.
- Narrowing Bid-Ask Spread: The gap between bids and asking prices has significantly narrowed since the market trough in 2023, indicating a trend toward pricing stability that lays a solid foundation for the transaction environment in the coming months, enhancing confidence among market participants.
- Credit Market as a Recovery Catalyst: Since early 2025, the credit market's activity has sharply outpaced that of the investment sales market, and as debt is successfully refinanced, the demand from competitive lenders is expected to fuel a more active acquisition market in the second half of the year.
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Current: 298.310
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387.67
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Current: 298.310
Low
351.00
Averages
387.67
High
407.00
About JLL
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is a global commercial real estate and investment management company. The Company operates through five segments: Real Estate Management Services, Leasing Advisory, Capital Markets Services, Investment Management, Software and Technology Solutions. The Real Estate Management Services segment offers a single, cohesive service delivery team. Leasing Advisory segment offers local expertise across the globe, covering a comprehensive range of services across asset types. It aggregates such services into three categories: Leasing and Advisory, Consulting and Other. The Capital Markets segment provides full-service capital solutions, including debt advisory, loan sales, equity advisory, loan servicing, and investment sales and advisory. The Investment segment invests institutional and individual capital in real estate assets and securities. The segment offers professional services, including program and project management, implementation and others.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Improved Investment Sales Competitiveness: Despite seasonal softening at the start of 2026, the competitiveness of investment sales has steadily improved over the past year, attracting investors to the relative value of commercial real estate, which is expected to drive increased transaction activity.
- Narrowing Bid-Ask Spread: The gap between bids and asking prices has significantly narrowed since the market trough in 2023, indicating a trend toward pricing stability that lays a solid foundation for the transaction environment in the coming months, enhancing confidence among market participants.
- Credit Market as a Recovery Catalyst: Since early 2025, the credit market's activity has sharply outpaced that of the investment sales market, and as debt is successfully refinanced, the demand from competitive lenders is expected to fuel a more active acquisition market in the second half of the year.
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