Citing opposition from some political leaders, Amazon has withdrawn its plans to bring its second headquarters to Long Island City, Queens. Investors who made real estate commitments based on the anticipation of Amazon’s investment in Queens are in for a big disappointment. One disappointed … [Read more...]
2.1.19: First CMBS Issues for 2019 See Strong Demand
ValueXpress tracks the pricing of CMBS securities because it directly correlates to the interest rate borrowers receive for a CMBS conduit loan. Our insight into the CMBS market ensures that our borrowers receive the lowest possible interest rate on their loan. ValueXpress has been tracking CMBS … [Read more...]
1.29.19: New ValueXpress Website to Launch Soon
ValueXpress is making final changes to its new website, which it expects to launch in February. The current website has won awards for its graphics, and we have updated it piecemeal over time, but it was time for a complete overhaul. The new website provides a “learning center” where clients can … [Read more...]
1.20.19: Kimco Realty Reinvents Itself with Signature Series Developments
Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE: KIM), a real estate investment trust (REIT) founded in 1966, is one of North America’s largest publicly traded owners and operators of open-air shopping centers. As of December 31, 2018, the company owned interests in 437 U.S. shopping centers, comprising 76 million … [Read more...]
1.18.19: How Does ValueXpress Keep Deals Flowing Smoothly?
ValueXpress closes loans for a lot of first-time borrowers. A good experience results in a long-time repeat borrower. ValueXpress provides a great borrower experience based on our organizational abilities, knowledge sharing and clear direction. Our rock-solid organizational abilities means we send … [Read more...]
1.14.19: Report from CREFC
Sentiment was a mix of guarded optimism with a small dose of caution at the January Commercial Real Estate Finance Conference (CREFC) held in Miami, Florida this year. At this 20th annual conference, just under 1,900 registered attendees examined real estate values. The consensus seems to be that … [Read more...]
1.10.19: Sears Survives . . . for Now; Shopko Declares Bankruptcy
Sears Holdings Corp Chairman Eddie Lampert prevailed in a bankruptcy auction for the department store chain with an improved takeover bid of roughly $5.2 billion, allowing the 126-year-old retailer to keep its doors open. Lampert’s bid, boosted from an earlier $5-billion offer, prevailed after weeks … [Read more...]
1.4.19: JPMorgan Wins CMBS Crown for 2018
JPMorgan has taken the top spot for CMBS loan originations for 2018, according to Commercial Mortgage Alert. JPMorgan unseated Goldman Sachs, which led the industry in loan contributions to CMBS transactions in 2017. JPMorgan contributed $9.7 billion of CMBS loans to CMBS transactions in 2018, while … [Read more...]
1.2.19: Meanwhile, Kroll Predicts Modest Decline in CMBS Issuance for 2019
For 2019, CMBS issuance will decline to $65 billion and multi-borrower conduit loans to $30 billion, according to Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) predictions. KBRA indicates that the following factors may contribute to a decline: fewer CMBS loan maturities -- less than $10 billion of conduit loans … [Read more...]
12.28.18: SBA 7(a) Secondary Market Loan Guarantee Premiums Sag
Scott Evans, Senior Managing Director at Government Loan Solutions (GLS), reported at the Secondary Market Summit in Washington, D.C. that for 2018 SBA 7(a) secondary market premiums are down approximately 15% from 2017. The downward trend began in July 2018, when premiums fell to 114 from 116 the … [Read more...]
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