Most CMBS conduit loans feature defeasance as the method for loan prepayment before maturity. In layman’s terms, the lender releases the mortgage lien in exchange for securities, usually treasury bonds, that produce enough cash flow to make the remaining loan payments as they come due. If the total … [Read more...] about 11.22.19: HOW TO ESTIMATE DEFEASANCE COSTS FOR A CMBS CONDUIT LOAN
9.18.16: CMBS Market Prepares for Costs Related to Risk Retention
Borrowers should expect a modest increase in loan spreads beginning in late October as the market prepares for the economic impact of risk retention rules that take effect December 24. Initially CMBS lenders projected the increase on loan spreads would be as much as 50 basis points (bp), but now … [Read more...] about 9.18.16: CMBS Market Prepares for Costs Related to Risk Retention
6.30.11: Up-Front Costs Concern Small Balance Conduit Borrowers
Small balance ($2-$10 million) CMBS conduit borrowers no longer enjoy programs that feature fixed transaction costs for third-party reports and lender’s legal charges that are a relative bargain. Those programs, in effect prior to the 2008 CMBS conduit loan market meltdown, no longer exist. Today’s … [Read more...] about 6.30.11: Up-Front Costs Concern Small Balance Conduit Borrowers