CMBS participants foresee relatively flat prices for CMBS securities for the second half of 2018. This would be good news for CMBS borrowers as “re-trading” of CMBS loan spreads to borrowers would remain muted if CMBS prices remain stable. Re-trading occurs when spreads on CMBS securities rise … [Read more...] about 7.16.18: Industry Veterans See Stable CMBS Conduit Loan Spreads for Balance of 2018
5.19.17: CMBS Industry Working on Improving Loan Servicing
Borrower complaints regarding CMBS loan servicing are resulting in action by industry participants to improve the loan servicing experience. Industry leaders are recognizing that poor servicing experiences are driving borrowers to other loan products, depressing already relatively low CMBS loan … [Read more...] about 5.19.17: CMBS Industry Working on Improving Loan Servicing
4.29.10: USDA Business and Industry (B&I) Loan Program Gains Popularity
The USDA B&I loan guaranty program, historically underfunded and a difficult program to actually close loans through, is gaining renewed popularity under President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“Recovery Act”). With Recovery Act funding, the USDA can guarantee up to 90% … [Read more...] about 4.29.10: USDA Business and Industry (B&I) Loan Program Gains Popularity
2.1.10: FHA Changes to Multifamily Underwriting Draw Industry Concern
FHA multifamily lenders expressed concern after listening to HUD's proposed guidelines to tighten its underwriting. At the Mortgage Bankers Association's Commercial Real Estate Finance/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo, Carol Galante, deputy assistant secretary for multifamily housing at … [Read more...] about 2.1.10: FHA Changes to Multifamily Underwriting Draw Industry Concern
