Spreads on CMBS securities have widened after Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. Market participants are hopeful the widening is temporary, but a prolonged war and associated economic impact could extend the recovery period for spreads. Prior to the war, spreads were already leaking wider on the … [Read more...] about 2.28.22: RUSSIA INVASION AFFECTING CMBS MARKET
6.29.12: CMBS Spreads Widen Further, Affecting Loan Rates
After holding relatively steady in the face of rising CMBS spreads, conduit loan rates are starting to increase; spreads on the two most recent deals from JP Morgan/CIBC and UBS/Barclays widened at pricing. Prior to these deals, CMBS spread widening was offset by decreases in the swap rate that left … [Read more...] about 6.29.12: CMBS Spreads Widen Further, Affecting Loan Rates