Why Some Banks Will Win in Commercial Lending in 2026 — and Others Will Fall Behind
Get exclusive access to new research from 400+ banking leaders — and see how top institutions are using data, speed, and AI to outperform the competition.
Why This Research Matters
Commercial lending isn’t slowing down — but the rules of competition are changing fast.
Margins Are Getting Squeezed
Loan yields are tightening while funding costs remain elevated — putting sustained pressure on profitability.
Speed Is the New Differentiator
Borrowers expect fast, seamless, digital experiences — and will go elsewhere quickly if they don’t get them.
Data Is the Edge To Win Today
Insights drawn from 400+ forward-thinking banking leaders competing — and growing — in this environment.
Private Credit Is Taking Share
Nearly half of institutions say they’re falling behind faster, more flexible nonbank lenders today across markets.
Where banks are seeing loan growth — and where they’re losing share.
Why most CRM and AI investments aren’t delivering — and how to fix it.
What top-performing institutions are doing to improve speed, efficiency, and deal flow.
How private credit is reshaping competition (and which segments are most at risk).
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The findings from this research will be unpacked live at R/SE 2026, Baker Hill’s premier commercial lending conference, taking place May 3–5 at La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas. A dedicated session on May 4 will dive into the survey results and their implications for your institution. Use discount code RISE2026 at checkout to unlock 25 percent off your registration.
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