ValueXpress has arranged a $3.2-million CMBS conduit loan for the refinance of a 66-site manufactured housing community (MHC) located in Eugene, Oregon. All the homes are double-wide units. The transaction provided over $2 million of cash-out proceeds to the owner. The market for housing in Eugene … [Read more...] about VALUEXPRESS ARRANGES $3,200,000 CBMS CONDUIT LOAN FOR THE REFINANCE OF A 66-SITE MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY (MHC) IN EUGENE, OR
3.23.21: CMBS DEMAND STRONG AS INVESTORS LOOK TO PUT MONEY TO WORK
The COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily suppressed new CMBS loan originations, resulting in fewer CMBS securities available to investors. With CMBS bond buyers flush with new annual capital allocations for CMBS and a shortage of securities, spreads continue to tighten, benefitting CMBS loan borrowers. … [Read more...] about 3.23.21: CMBS DEMAND STRONG AS INVESTORS LOOK TO PUT MONEY TO WORK
3.15.21: RETAIL STORE OPENINGS ARE PROJECTED TO OUTNUMBER CLOSINGS IN 2021
In the debate about the long-term viability of brick-and-mortar retail, it appears that those who wrote off physical stores based on 2020’s pandemic-driven wave of bankruptcies and store closings may have spoken too soon. Citing data from Coresight Research, CNBC reported that planned store openings … [Read more...] about 3.15.21: RETAIL STORE OPENINGS ARE PROJECTED TO OUTNUMBER CLOSINGS IN 2021
3.7.21: FREDDIE MAC SEES IMPROVING MULTIFAMILY CONDITIONS IN 2021
Despite the disruptions of 2020, Freddie Mac expects the multifamily market to see improving conditions in 2021. The year will not be easy, with unemployment remaining high and rents in the largest markets expected to remain depressed during the year. The vacancy rate is also expected to increase … [Read more...] about 3.7.21: FREDDIE MAC SEES IMPROVING MULTIFAMILY CONDITIONS IN 2021
VALUEXPRESS ARRANGES $5,000,000 COMMERCIAL LOAN FOR THE REFINANCE OF A 12,300-SQUARE-FOOT RETAIL BUILDING IN BROOKLYN, NY
ValueXpress has arranged a $5,000,000 commercial real estate loan through its relationship with a New York City-based community bank. The property is a 1-story, 12,300-square-foot retail property located at 118 Knickerbocker Avenue in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The … [Read more...] about VALUEXPRESS ARRANGES $5,000,000 COMMERCIAL LOAN FOR THE REFINANCE OF A 12,300-SQUARE-FOOT RETAIL BUILDING IN BROOKLYN, NY
3.2.21: CMBS Conduit Loan Market Prepares to Close More Hotel Loans
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected hotels more than other asset classes eligible for CMBS conduit loans. In January 2021, the U.S. hotel industry reported all-time lows in occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to yearend 2020 data from STR. In addition, year-over-year declines … [Read more...] about 3.2.21: CMBS Conduit Loan Market Prepares to Close More Hotel Loans
VALUEXPRESS OBTAINS A $5,000,000 SBA 7(a) COMMITMENT FOR A HILTON GARDEN INN HOTEL IN MCALLEN, TX
ValueXpress has arranged a $5,000,000 SBA 7(a) loan commitment for the refinance of the Hilton Garden Inn – McAllen, a 4-story, 104-room interior-corridor property that was constructed in 2000. The property offers a restaurant and lounge, 975 square feet of meeting space, an outdoor pool, an outdoor … [Read more...] about VALUEXPRESS OBTAINS A $5,000,000 SBA 7(a) COMMITMENT FOR A HILTON GARDEN INN HOTEL IN MCALLEN, TX
2.20.21: ACORE Launches $1-Billion Hotel Rescue Capital Initiative
ACORE Capital has formed an investment strategy backed by a group of institutions targeting rescue capital for North American hotel operators to navigate the ongoing health crisis and subsequent debilitating blow to the hospitality industry. The initiative culminated on Tuesday with the company … [Read more...] about 2.20.21: ACORE Launches $1-Billion Hotel Rescue Capital Initiative
2.11.21: Coworking Companies Like WeWork, Industrious Pivot to Thrive Beyond COVID
Despite coronavirus vaccines slowly rolling out, offices and coworking locations around the United States remain largely empty as workers stay home and major employers, including Salesforce and Twitter, announce permanent remote work options for staffers. WeWork has ditched locations around the … [Read more...] about 2.11.21: Coworking Companies Like WeWork, Industrious Pivot to Thrive Beyond COVID
2.5.21: VALUEXPRESS PROVIDES CMBS LOAN SERVICING ASSISTANCE TO CLIENTS
CMBS conduit loans require quarterly and annual financial reporting that must be provided to the loan servicer. In addition, to draw funds from reserves requires substantial documentation for the draw to be approved. Many CMBS borrowers find the reporting requirements a burden and prefer to spend … [Read more...] about 2.5.21: VALUEXPRESS PROVIDES CMBS LOAN SERVICING ASSISTANCE TO CLIENTS
