The government hopes to restore lending via cheap financing. Skeptics say programs aimed at restarting the market haven’t worked yet.

Source: CNNMoney.com

Date: 5/28/2009

Keys: Finance, real estate industry

Link: http://money.cnn.com

Questions for discussion:

• This article highlights the critical importance of  making available funds to finance commercial real estate and the viability of the industry. Why might lenders be concerned about extending funds to some potential borrowers?
• Explain your answer.