On March 28-29, 2013 ValueXpress will be exhibiting at the annual Asian American Hotel Owners (AAHOA) Trade Show in Houston, TX. ValueXpress will be located in Booth 736 at the George R. Brown Convention Center noon-6:00 p.m. on both Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29. “ValueXpress is an Allied … [Read more...] about 3.4.13: ValueXpress Exhibiting at AAHOA Trade Show in Houston, TX
3.1.13: ValueXpress to Exhibit at 2013 Regional Conference of MBAs
On Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13, ValueXpress will be exhibiting at the Regional Conference of MBAs Convention and Trade Show in Atlantic City, N.J. at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort. Stop by Booth 5 at the Taj Mahal Exhibit Hall to see us on Tuesday, March 12, noon-3:00 p.m. during … [Read more...] about 3.1.13: ValueXpress to Exhibit at 2013 Regional Conference of MBAs
2.26.13: CMBS Spreads Widen; Borrower Spreads Increase
Amid a flood of issuance (see the article below) long-term super-senior CMBS spreads have widened from the levels experienced in early February. Long-term super-senior CMBS with an initial 9.5- to 10-year life had seen spreads steady at 72 basis points (bp) since the beginning of 2013. However, the … [Read more...] about 2.26.13: CMBS Spreads Widen; Borrower Spreads Increase
2.22.13: SBA Develops 10-Tab Submission Tool for 7(a) Loans
As part of its continuing effort to provide excellent customer service, the 7(a) Loan Guaranty Processing Center (LGPC) has developed a 10-Tab Submission tool to streamline the submission of all loan applications processed at the LGPC. Historically, the LGPC has accepted loan application packages … [Read more...] about 2.22.13: SBA Develops 10-Tab Submission Tool for 7(a) Loans
2.20.13: CMBS Volume Surging
The commercial MBS pipeline hasn't looked like this since 2007, according to Commercial Mortgage Alert. Scheduled to hit the U.S. market by the end of next month are 17 transactions totaling $12.5 billion; this is on top of the $13.5 billion of offerings that have already priced since the beginning … [Read more...] about 2.20.13: CMBS Volume Surging
2.8.13: Report from the 2013 MBA CREF Convention
At the 2013 MBA Commercial Real Estate Finance Convention (CREF) “exuberance” replaced 2012’s “optimism.” The 2013 CMBS conduit loan machine is cranking full tilt: Declining spreads have made CMBS conduit loans competitive with insurance company offerings on commercial assets and within striking … [Read more...] about 2.8.13: Report from the 2013 MBA CREF Convention
2.5.13: Spreads Tighten Further on Junior Investment-Grade CMBS
While AAA-rated senior investment-grade CMBS spreads remain flat, junior investment-grade CMBS spreads continue to tighten for recent CMBS issues as investors take on additional credit risk in search of more yields. Long-term super-senior CMBS with an initial 9.5- to 10-year life have seen spreads … [Read more...] about 2.5.13: Spreads Tighten Further on Junior Investment-Grade CMBS
1.26.13: Ballon Ice-Meter Predicts 9 Inches of Ice
Ok, I have been writing this e-newsletter for a little over two years, and we all need a break now and again. Some people skydive, some go on safaris, bungy-jump, or whatever; I go ice fishing. To be specific, I have gone ice fishing with the same group of four to six guys I know from high school at … [Read more...] about 1.26.13: Ballon Ice-Meter Predicts 9 Inches of Ice
1.25.13: Dan Carbeck Joins ValueXpress
Dan Carbeck, a 35-year veteran in commercial real estate lending, joined ValueXpress effective January 15. Dan will be primarily responsible for commercial loan originations in the mid-western portion of the United States. “Dan brings an outstanding breadth of experience to the ValueXpress team from … [Read more...] about 1.25.13: Dan Carbeck Joins ValueXpress
1.23.13: Dodd-Frank Rules Could Stop CMBS in Its Tracks
CMBS pros are keeping a close eye on proposed regulatory reforms that could dramatically affect the future of the industry. In the wake of the financial crisis, policymakers and regulators have proposed rules and regulations aimed at banks and other financial institutions to curb excessive … [Read more...] about 1.23.13: Dodd-Frank Rules Could Stop CMBS in Its Tracks
