Strong CMBS issuance and lower interest rates heading into the fourth quarter have put CMBS volume on track to exceed last year’s total. As of September 30, a total of $57.8 billion of U.S. CMBS transactions has priced, approximately $375 million below last year. However, about $20 billion in deals … [Read more...] about 10.28.19: FULL-YEAR CMBS LOAN VOLUME ON TRACK TO EXCEED 2018
10.22.19: VALUEXPRESS CELEBRATES SEVEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TEACHING AT CCTG
ValueXpress recently passed the seven-year milestone teaching CMBS conduit loan origination at Commercial Capital Training Group (CCTG) in Albany, New York. CCTG is a one-of-a-kind training company that provides a one-week, comprehensive commercial training and education program tailored for new and … [Read more...] about 10.22.19: VALUEXPRESS CELEBRATES SEVEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TEACHING AT CCTG
10.15.19: 25-YEAR SBA 504 LOANS ARE A BIG HIT
In April 2018, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) made available 504 loans with a 25-year maturity. The self-amortizing loan complimented the 10- and 20-year 504 loans that were available at the time. By expanding the 504 options to include a 25-year loan, SBA expected that the longer term … [Read more...] about 10.15.19: 25-YEAR SBA 504 LOANS ARE A BIG HIT
10.10.19: CMBS CONDUIT LOAN RATES REMAIN AT HISTORIC LOWS
Interest rates for CMBS conduit loans remain at historic lows. After the 10-year swap rate hit a recent low of 1.33% on September 3, the rate began to move upward, creating a concern that the window for record-low CMBS conduit loan rates may quickly close. The 10-year swap rose to 1.79% on September … [Read more...] about 10.10.19: CMBS CONDUIT LOAN RATES REMAIN AT HISTORIC LOWS
10.7.19: NACLB CONVENTION AN ENORMOUS SUCCESS FOR VALUEXPRESS; ATTENDANCE HITS ALL-TIME HIGH
ValueXpress experienced overwhelming mortgage broker traffic at networking events and at its booth during the 5th Annual National Alliance of Commercial Loan Brokers (NACLB) Conference & Expo that was recently held at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa. Over 800 attendees participated in … [Read more...] about 10.7.19: NACLB CONVENTION AN ENORMOUS SUCCESS FOR VALUEXPRESS; ATTENDANCE HITS ALL-TIME HIGH
10.2.19: FOREVER 21 FILES FOR BANKRUPCY
Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy and will soon cease operations in 40 countries and close up to 350 stores globally. At its peak, the company made $4.4 billion in revenue and made its founders, South Korean immigrants Jin Sook and Do Won "Don" Chang, billionaires. The company's key to success … [Read more...] about 10.2.19: FOREVER 21 FILES FOR BANKRUPCY
9.23.19: How and When Is the Interest Rate Set on a CMBS Conduit Loan – A Refresher
Here are the specifics on how the interest rate is fixed on a CMBS conduit loan: In the loan Term Sheet, under Interest Rate, the provision indicates that the interest rate will be set by adding the loan “spread” (expressed in basis points; i.e., “250 basis points”) to the Swap Rate with same term … [Read more...] about 9.23.19: How and When Is the Interest Rate Set on a CMBS Conduit Loan – A Refresher
9.19.19: How to Use the Equity in One Property to Purchase Another Property with a CMBS Loan
Most borrowers who have significant equity in their commercial real estate properties but not a lot of cash on hand struggle to efficiently purchase new properties. They assume the only method to generate the down payment for a new acquisition is to complete a cash-out refinance of existing real … [Read more...] about 9.19.19: How to Use the Equity in One Property to Purchase Another Property with a CMBS Loan
9.13.19: Country Inn & Suites Gen 4 Transition Update
Much of the excitement for owners and developers around Country Inn & Suites is tied to renovating properties and transitioning to the Generation 4 design. Since the Gen 4 prototype was launched a few years ago, 140 Country Inn & Suites hotels have completed renovations to comply with the … [Read more...] about 9.13.19: Country Inn & Suites Gen 4 Transition Update
9.9.19: Loan Requests Surge Amid Record Low Rates
New loan requests are surging for ValueXpress as interest rates for CMBS conduit loans have plummeted to the lowest levels in history. Recall that the interest rate on a 10-year fixed-rate CMBS conduit loan consists of the 10-year swap rate plus the loan spread. The swap rate has declined steadily … [Read more...] about 9.9.19: Loan Requests Surge Amid Record Low Rates





