Lenders and building managers in the southwestern section of the city report that because of the rental market in the area being renewed, as well as the willingness of the banks to lend money being increased, apartment buildings are being rehabilitated at a pace unseen for a decade.

A. of the rental market in the area being renewed, as well as the willingness of the banks to lend money being increased

B. of the renewed rental market in the area, as well as the willingness of banks to lend money increasing

C. of the renewed rental market in the area and the increased willingness of banks to lend money

D. the rental market in the area renewed and the willingness of banks to lend money increased, therefore

E. the rental market in the area was being renewed and banks were increasingly willing to lend money, so

OA C

Source: GMAT Prep