CMBS spreads reversed direction and tightened in the past two weeks after CBMS offerings from Morgan Stanley/Bank of America (BoA) and Wells Fargo/RBS priced at sequentially tighter spreads from peak levels seen in June when UBS/Barclays widened pricing of long-term super senior CMBS from its … [Read more...] about 7.26.12: CMBS Spreads Reverse Direction and Tighten
Archives for July 2012
7.23.12: Tightening CMBS Spreads a Bonanza for Borrowers
CMBS spread tightening has resulted in a very favorable rate environment for CMBS conduit borrowers compared with a few weeks ago. “Benchmarking borrower rates is becoming a daily event,” commented Michael D. Sneden, Executive Vice President of ValueXpress. “Borrowing rates are once again solidly … [Read more...] about 7.23.12: Tightening CMBS Spreads a Bonanza for Borrowers
7.18.12: Small Business Capital and the Mark Feathers Saga
For lenders and intermediaries involved in SBA lending, the saga of Small Business Capital (SBC) and its CEO Mark Feathers provides more drama than the TV show "The Housewives of New Jersey." SBC is a licensed SBA lender located in Los Altos, CA. The firm holds 1 of 14 non-bank SBA 7(a) licenses … [Read more...] about 7.18.12: Small Business Capital and the Mark Feathers Saga
7.13.12: Trepp: Only 28% of Maturing 2007 CMBS Loans Paid Off in Full
According to Trepp, 2007 marked the year that commercial real estate values and the surrounding euphoria peaked. In the five years since, investors have spent countless nights fretting about the weak underwriting, optimistic revenue forecasts and inflated values tied to these loans. Prevailing … [Read more...] about 7.13.12: Trepp: Only 28% of Maturing 2007 CMBS Loans Paid Off in Full
7.9.12: Apparently Discounted Payoffs Are Okay for CMBS Conduit Loans
A detailed read of the 699-page prospectus for the CMBS issue from Jeffries LoanCore, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup (GSMS 12-GCJ7) that closed in June 2012 revealed some interesting facts regarding refinance loans in which the prior lender was being paid off at less than the full amount due. Pages … [Read more...] about 7.9.12: Apparently Discounted Payoffs Are Okay for CMBS Conduit Loans
7.3.12: Fracking Boosts Hotel Business
Hydraulic fracking has positively influenced hotel performance in areas with high fracking activity. One such area in the eastern portion of the United States is in the “Marcellus Shale” region, mostly found under the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. These three states allow fracking, … [Read more...] about 7.3.12: Fracking Boosts Hotel Business
