Does FDIC think about the impact it's having on commercial real estate

Let me start off by saying that of course FDIC's main mission is to get the best deal it can for taxpayers. The agency is trying to sell off a huge number of assets that it has seized from failed banks. Of course it is going to do what it can to get the best price.But it would be nice if it gave some thought to the US commercial real estate market and the impact its actions could have there. Two recent news items suggest that CRE is not at the forefront of FDIC's thinking as it goes about dispersing the assets now under its control.The most blatant example is news reported by Bloomberg that FDIC is holding a $1 billion auction in which it is selling off loans - including a loan to the build a W Hotel in Atlanta - that may trigger write downs among other banks as well. Half of the loans were originated by Silverton Bank, according to Bloomberg - but several other banks joined Silverton in providing the $80 million W construction loan. These banks will have to take write-downs as the Silverton loan goes to auction, and possibly push many to the edge of insolvency. It's not just this auction: reportedly of the $50 billion or so in loans seized by FDIC, 63% involve other lenders.The other news item - again, reported by Bloomberg- also points to future woes for CRE, thanks to FDIC actions. Reportedly FDIC is seeking pension fund money to invest in failed banks. It's a smart move for FDIC, which sees this is a good way to lower fees, according to Bloomberg. But the CRE industry should wonder if these funds will re-allocate money slotted for acquisitions or other investment into FDIC deals.