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Byline Bank Named 'Lender of the Year' at the Illinois Real Estate Journal's 2026 Real Estate Awards Gala

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  • Byline Bank's Commercial Real Estate Group (BCREG) was named Lender of the Year at the 2026 Illinois Real Estate Journal Real Estate Awards gala held on June 4, 2026, in Rosemont, Illinois.
  • In 2025, BCREG closed over $350 million in CRE commitments, including five transactions totaling $43 million in December 2025 alone.
  • The award highlights a market shift where borrowers are returning to banks for stability & relationship-driven partnerships amidst increased refinancing activity & sustained demand for bridge & value-add capital.
  • Matt Robertson, Senior Vice President of BCREG, stated that borrowers now prioritize lender speed, commitment delivery, & long-term partnership over marginal pricing differences.
  • BCREG provides first mortgage construction, bridge, & permanent loans for properties in the Chicagoland area & nationwide, with $3 billion in commitments closed since 2014.
  • Byline Bank, headquartered in Chicago, has approximately $9.9 billion in assets, operates over 40 branches in the Chicago & Milwaukee metropolitan areas, & is a subsidiary of Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BY).