Hotel properties located in cold climates or resort areas can have revenue that is seasonal. Most of the revenue is generated in three seasons of the year and little or no revenue is generated in the fourth season. But the mortgage payment is due every month. How does an owner prepare for mortgage … [Read more...] about 4.15.19: How Do Seasonality Reserves Work in CMBS?
4.10.19: When Can a CMBS Conduit Loan Close on a New Property?
CMBS conduit loans are underwritten based on the income generated from tenant leases less property operating expenses, usually the most recent 12 months’ actual expenses incurred. The calculation to determine expenses can become difficult for newly built and occupied properties. Why? There is no … [Read more...] about 4.10.19: When Can a CMBS Conduit Loan Close on a New Property?
4.4.19: Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Close a Record $573.9 Billion of Loans in 2018!
Commercial and multifamily mortgage bankers closed a record $573.9 billion of loans in 2018, according to MBA's 2018 Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance Annual Origination Volume Summation. Solid fundamentals, growing property values, low interest rates and strong appetites from both … [Read more...] about 4.4.19: Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Close a Record $573.9 Billion of Loans in 2018!
4.1.19: Meet with Jay Bhakta and the ValueXpress Team at the Annual AAHOA Convention & Trade Show in San Diego, CA – Booth 1844
On April 25-26, 2019, ValueXpress will be exhibiting at the annual Asian American Hotel Owners (AAHOA) Trade Show in San Diego, CA. ValueXpress will be located in Booth 1844 at the San Diego Convention Center 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 and 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Friday, April … [Read more...] about 4.1.19: Meet with Jay Bhakta and the ValueXpress Team at the Annual AAHOA Convention & Trade Show in San Diego, CA – Booth 1844
3.26.19: Interest Rates Fall Substantially for CMBS Conduit Loans
Interest rates on CMBS conduit loans have decreased significantly in the last 30 days. Low leverage CMBS conduit loans (50%-60% LTV) are being quoted in the 4.25%-4.50% range, while full leverage (70%-75% LTV) loans are available at rates under 5.0%. Rates this low have not been available for a … [Read more...] about 3.26.19: Interest Rates Fall Substantially for CMBS Conduit Loans
3.20.19: Reminder: Indicative CMBS Conduit Loan Rates Are Posted on Our Website
Want to keep abreast of interest rates for CMBS conduit loans? Then visit our website each Monday for the latest rates. The rate sheet can be found on the homepage for valuexpress.com. Every Monday by noon we post a rate sheet with current interest rates for CMBS conduit loans. The rate sheet … [Read more...] about 3.20.19: Reminder: Indicative CMBS Conduit Loan Rates Are Posted on Our Website
3.15.19: An Experienced CMBS Closing Attorney Can Save You Money
Legal fees to close commercial real estate loans can be expensive. The borrower pays for the lender’s attorney fees and the fees charged by the borrower’s attorney. Legal fees for CMBS conduit loans can be expensive since all CMBS conduit loans are non-recourse, and the loan documents are more … [Read more...] about 3.15.19: An Experienced CMBS Closing Attorney Can Save You Money
3.10.19: CMBS Delinquency Rates Continue to Decline
The Trepp CMBS delinquency rate broke through the 3% threshold in February 2019 as the reading continues its steady decline. The February reading fell 15 basis points (bp) to 2.87% from 3.02% registered in January. The February result is another post-crisis low. The delinquency rate is 164 bp lower … [Read more...] about 3.10.19: CMBS Delinquency Rates Continue to Decline
3.5.19: Converting Vacant Retail to Self-Storage Is an Opportunity
The self-storage industry is booming, while certain sectors of retail are struggling. The solution? Convert vacant retail to self-storage! Picture in your mind a 20-year-old Kmart or Walmart store, which is typically a 40,000- to 60,000-square-foot building on five acres of land. It’s set back on … [Read more...] about 3.5.19: Converting Vacant Retail to Self-Storage Is an Opportunity
3.1.19: ValueXpress Launches Updated Website
ValueXpress has launched its newly designed website. The new website provides a “learning center” where clients can read more about the types of commercial real estate loans offered by ValueXpress and see which loan product is the right fit for them. The new website allows clients to download loan … [Read more...] about 3.1.19: ValueXpress Launches Updated Website
