Commercial real estate saw record lending competition in April, according to JLL

Key Points Global credit activity among lenders as well as overall competitiveness of loan terms reached an all-time high in April, according to JLL. The month saw strong refinance demand and large loan placements. Data centers are driving much of the activity as the massive buildout fuels the real estate industry as well as the broader economy. A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. …