In May 2016, CBRE Group, Inc. (CBRE) reported that developers saw a need for large industrial buildings in New Jersey and responded by developing speculative (not pre-leased) projects. While speculative development is very risky, tenants responded by gobbling up the space at a rapid rate. Demand … [Read more...] about 8.10.16: Demand for Industrial Space in New Jersey Continues to Soar
Archives for 2016
8.5.16: “Risk Retention” CMBS Deal Prices at Tight Spreads
A new issue CMBS conduit transaction priced on Thursday, August 4 at the tightest spreads since summer 2015. The issuers, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley, priced the long-term super-senior bonds from the $871-million offering at 94 basis points (bp) over swaps. This was significantly … [Read more...] about 8.5.16: “Risk Retention” CMBS Deal Prices at Tight Spreads
8.4.16: Meanwhile, Tight CMBS Spreads and Low Treasury Yields Provide Great Rates for Borrowers
After long-term super-senior CMBS bonds peaked at 173 basis points (bp) over swaps in May 2016, spreads have steadily declined to 94 bp when Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley priced the long-term super-senior bonds from the $871-million offering on Thursday, August 4. Rates to … [Read more...] about 8.4.16: Meanwhile, Tight CMBS Spreads and Low Treasury Yields Provide Great Rates for Borrowers
8.1.16: Trepp: CMBS Delinquency Rate Moves Higher Again in July
CMBS loan delinquency rose in July to 4.76%, up 16 basis points (bp) from June, according to Trepp. The July delinquency rate is 61 bp above its multiyear low of 4.15% recorded in February 2016. The delinquency rate was negatively impacted by loans unable to pay off at maturity, thereby being … [Read more...] about 8.1.16: Trepp: CMBS Delinquency Rate Moves Higher Again in July
7.22.16: See Mike Sneden Discuss Commercial Capital Training Group
Michael D. Sneden, Executive Vice President of ValueXpress, was interviewed by Commercial Capital Training Group (CCTG). Click below to listen to what Mike has to say about CCTG: … [Read more...] about 7.22.16: See Mike Sneden Discuss Commercial Capital Training Group
7.18.16: Watch for Trigger Events
This week we received calls from two of our borrowers who were shocked when they received cash management trigger notices from their loan servicers. One noted that the property had just completed a 12-month period in which the property had the highest profit in its history. He said, “What’s going on … [Read more...] about 7.18.16: Watch for Trigger Events
7.13.16: Why an Arizona Woman Sued More Than 30 Hotels at Which She’d Never Stayed!
A few years ago I wrote about predatory Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) litigation that affected one of our clients. He paid $25,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by an attorney for a guest alleging that the ADA grab bars in the hotel shower were too high. Although the suit was without merit, … [Read more...] about 7.13.16: Why an Arizona Woman Sued More Than 30 Hotels at Which She’d Never Stayed!
7.8.16: Latest Twist in Risk-Retention Structure
Rialto Capital has agreed to buy the subordinate portion of the first commercial MBS deal that will be structured to comply with impending risk-retention rules, according to Commercial Mortgage Alert. The roughly $800-million offering is scheduled to hit the market this month. It will be backed by … [Read more...] about 7.8.16: Latest Twist in Risk-Retention Structure
7.5.16: Master Sales Trainer Tim Wackel Announced as the Keynote Speaker for NACLB Convention
Tim Wackel, founder of The Wackel Group, is this year's main conference keynote speaker at the National Alliance of Commercial Loan Brokers (NACLB) Convention. Tim combines more than 25 years of successful sales leadership with specific client research and he delivers high-impact programs that go … [Read more...] about 7.5.16: Master Sales Trainer Tim Wackel Announced as the Keynote Speaker for NACLB Convention
6.28.16: Kroll Reports on John Q. Hammonds’ Bankruptcy Effect on Its CMBS Loans
On June 28, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts announced that the Revocable Trust of John Q. Hammons (JQH Trust) and its related affiliates (the affiliated group) have filed voluntary petitions in order to restructure under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The affiliated group includes the … [Read more...] about 6.28.16: Kroll Reports on John Q. Hammonds’ Bankruptcy Effect on Its CMBS Loans