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INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: Banks v private credit: Who wins?, no. 65

03 OCT 2025 By Robyn Tongol 1 min read Investor Strategy

In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill sit down with Dan Gallen, executive director and CIO of Pallas Capital, to discuss one of the biggest shifts in commercial investing: the rise of private credit.

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With banks tightening lending and investors demanding faster, more flexible solutions, private credit has surged as a key funding option in the commercial property market. But does it always serve investors best, or does it add too much risk?

Dan shares his perspective from more than $10 billion in structured transactions, while Scott explains how financing decisions can transform long-term investor outcomes, from cash flow and yields to equity growth and risk exposure.

Key topics covered:

  • The commercial property funding landscape: Banks retreat versus private credit expansion.
  • Private credit explained: Flexibility, higher leverage, and where it beats the banks.
  • Risks investors must weigh before relying on non-bank lending.
  • Real-world examples of deals made possible by private credit.
  • Why financing strategy is central to long-term wealth creation.

Listen now to discover how the right funding strategy can accelerate growth and safeguard your portfolio.

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