On Friday, August 26, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned that combating high inflation will likely mean higher interest rates “for some time. The historical record cautions strongly against prematurely loosening policy.” Speaking at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy … [Read more...] about 9.1.22: FED CHAIR POWELL SAYS HIGHER INTEREST RATES LIKELY TO LAST “FOR SOME TIME”
5.8.22: DEFEASANCE HEATS UP WITH RISE IN INTEREST RATES
Most CMBS conduit loans have a prepayment penalty called defeasance that gives borrowers the ability to unencumber the underlying real estate to sell or refinance the property. When a loan is defeased the borrower substitutes the existing collateral with a portfolio of U.S. securities structured to … [Read more...] about 5.8.22: DEFEASANCE HEATS UP WITH RISE IN INTEREST RATES
6.11.21: HOW AND WHEN IS THE INTEREST RATE SET ON A CMBS CONDUIT LOAN – A REFRESHER
How is the interest rate fixed on a CMBS conduit loan? In the loan Term Sheet, under Interest Rate, the provision indicates the interest rate will be set by adding the loan “spread” (expressed in basis points; i.e., “250 basis points”) to the Swap Rate with the same term as the loan. If the loan is … [Read more...] about 6.11.21: HOW AND WHEN IS THE INTEREST RATE SET ON A CMBS CONDUIT LOAN – A REFRESHER
8.10.20: A REFRESHER — HOW AND WHEN IS THE INTEREST RATE SET ON A CMBS CONDUIT LOAN?
How is the interest rate fixed on a CMBS conduit loan? In the loan Term Sheet, under Interest Rate, the provision indicates that the interest rate will be set by adding the loan “spread” (expressed in basis points; i.e., “250 basis points”) to the Swap Rate with same term as the loan. If the loan is … [Read more...] about 8.10.20: A REFRESHER — HOW AND WHEN IS THE INTEREST RATE SET ON A CMBS CONDUIT LOAN?
6.10.20: FEDERAL RESERVE SIGNALS LOW INTEREST RATES TO CONTINUE
The Federal Open Market Committee ended its two-day meeting on Wednesday holding its key interest rate near zero and signaled it likely won’t lift the key interest rate until at least 2022, noting the outbreak “will weigh heavily on economic activity” and “poses considerable risks to the economic … [Read more...] about 6.10.20: FEDERAL RESERVE SIGNALS LOW INTEREST RATES TO CONTINUE
2.3.20: INTEREST RATES TUMBLE TO UNDER 4% FOR CMBS CONDUIT LOANS ON CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
Interest rates for CMBS conduit loans have fallen to historic lows as the death toll from China’s coronavirus outbreak continues to rise, rattling investors worried about the financial impact on the world’s second-largest economy. In the United States, equity prices have gyrated, while Treasury … [Read more...] about 2.3.20: INTEREST RATES TUMBLE TO UNDER 4% FOR CMBS CONDUIT LOANS ON CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
12.2.19: REMEMBER: INTEREST-ONLY LOANS ARE AVAILABLE IN CMBS!
Unlike many commercial loan programs, CMBS conduit loans can provide for partial interest-only loan payments as well as full-term, interest-only loan payments for lower leverage loans. This structure provides higher cash flow after debt service to the sponsor, and it can be particularly useful in … [Read more...] about 12.2.19: REMEMBER: INTEREST-ONLY LOANS ARE AVAILABLE IN CMBS!
9.23.19: How and When Is the Interest Rate Set on a CMBS Conduit Loan – A Refresher
Here are the specifics on how the interest rate is fixed on a CMBS conduit loan: In the loan Term Sheet, under Interest Rate, the provision indicates that the interest rate will be set by adding the loan “spread” (expressed in basis points; i.e., “250 basis points”) to the Swap Rate with same term … [Read more...] about 9.23.19: How and When Is the Interest Rate Set on a CMBS Conduit Loan – A Refresher
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
4.13.18: How Interest-Only Can Solve DSCR Constraints on a CMBS Loan
Cap rates for income-producing properties have fallen to 5% or below in many primary markets, including New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a result, borrowers seeking 75% Loan-to-Value (LTV) loans are finding that loan proceeds are constrained below 75% because the property cash flow does … [Read more...] about 4.13.18: How Interest-Only Can Solve DSCR Constraints on a CMBS Loan
