On July 23, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and NCB priced the benchmark AAA-rated class of a $1.302-million multi-borrower CMBS conduit offering at 84 basis points (bp) over swaps, in line with price guidance. This offering follows the July 19th pricing of a $1.4-billion offering by … [Read more...] about 7.29.19: Most Recent CMBS Deal Flies Out the Door
Archives for July 2019
7.24.19: Check for Cancellation Clause in Government Leases
We often get requests to provide terms for a CMBS conduit loan secured by office and industrial properties in which a branch or agency of a state or the federal government is one of the tenants. Having a government agency as a tenant is highly desirable because there is no risk of the government … [Read more...] about 7.24.19: Check for Cancellation Clause in Government Leases
7.18.19: Be Careful When Lending on Dual-Branded Hotels
Dual-branded hotels are becoming more popular as owners aim to capture more guests by having two market segments under one roof. The benefits are twofold: It brings the best of both brands to more guests and consolidates back-of-house operations like housekeeping, reducing overall operating costs. … [Read more...] about 7.18.19: Be Careful When Lending on Dual-Branded Hotels
ValueXpress Arranges $9,500,000 CMBS Conduit Loan for the Refinance of a Multi-Tenant Industrial Park Located in Watkins (Denver), CO
ValueXpress has arranged a $9.5-million CMBS conduit loan for the refinance of a multi-tenant industrial park located in Watkins, Colorado, which is approximately 25 miles east of Denver. The 299,835-square-foot property was constructed in 1970 as a single-user property. The sponsor purchased the … [Read more...] about ValueXpress Arranges $9,500,000 CMBS Conduit Loan for the Refinance of a Multi-Tenant Industrial Park Located in Watkins (Denver), CO
7.15.19: What Is “Loan Sizing” in CMBS?
I often get blank stares from borrowers when I tell them the next step after determining that a property qualifies for a CMBS conduit loan is “loan sizing.” What is loan sizing? CMBS conduit loans are based on the amount of property cash flow. To determine the maximum loan amount that can be … [Read more...] about 7.15.19: What Is “Loan Sizing” in CMBS?
7.10.19: CMBS Delinquency Rate Increases Modestly in June
The Trepp CMBS delinquency rate in June increased 18 basis points (bp) to 2.84%. The spike represents only the fourth monthly increase over the last two years. However, the increase is skewed by a hotel portfolio loan, the Innskeeper Portfolio, totaling $754 million that will show up as current next … [Read more...] about 7.10.19: CMBS Delinquency Rate Increases Modestly in June
7.5.19: Commercial Real Estate Market in Albuquerque, NM Is Strong
The commercial real estate market in Albuquerque, New Mexico continues to show strength, according to CBRE. Office space occupancy declined for the third consecutive year in 2018 and Class A vacant space is the lowest in market history. Demand arises from a net increase of 10,000 jobs in the … [Read more...] about 7.5.19: Commercial Real Estate Market in Albuquerque, NM Is Strong
ValueXpress Arranges $3,900,000 CMBS Conduit Loan for the Refinance of a Portfolio of Neighborhood Retail Centers Located in Jackson, MS
ValueXpress has arranged a $3.9-million CMBS conduit loan for the refinance of three retail centers located in Jackson, Mississippi. The transaction provided over $1 million of cash-out loan proceeds to the sponsor for additional real estate investments. The transaction also refinanced the prior … [Read more...] about ValueXpress Arranges $3,900,000 CMBS Conduit Loan for the Refinance of a Portfolio of Neighborhood Retail Centers Located in Jackson, MS
7.1.19: How to Pre-Qualify a Hotel for a CMBS Conduit Loan: An Update
In November, we explained how to pre-qualify a hotel for a CMBS conduit loan. We have received many positive comments on how useful our process is. Now? We are adding an additional test to the process. The test involves a limit to the maximum loan amount for certain franchises. Step 1: Is the … [Read more...] about 7.1.19: How to Pre-Qualify a Hotel for a CMBS Conduit Loan: An Update
ValueXpress Arranges $20-Million CMBS Conduit Loan for the Refinance of a Portfolio of Drugstores Located in Michigan, Georgia and Puerto Rico
ValueXpress has arranged a $20-million CMBS conduit loan for the refinance of five free-standing drugstores. Two of the stores are Walgreens located in Guaynabo and Carolina, Puerto Rico. Two of the stores are Rite Aid located in Michigan, one in Selby Township and the other in Coldwater. The fifth … [Read more...] about ValueXpress Arranges $20-Million CMBS Conduit Loan for the Refinance of a Portfolio of Drugstores Located in Michigan, Georgia and Puerto Rico