The amount of loans backed by hotels and packaged into commercial mortgage-backed securities, or CMBS, typically moves with the economic cycle. In the recessions of 2002 and 2009, issuance of hotel CMBS loans declined to almost zero, but in 2020 more than $3.5 billion in CMBS loans were made. In … [Read more...] about 2.7.22: COSTAR: HOTEL CMBS LOANS POISED FOR STRONG RECOVERY
1.31.22: SOFR IS HERE FOR CMBS CONDUIT LOANS – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
In July 2018, we posted that finance professionals agreed that the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or SOFR, would be the likely replacement for LIBOR by the end of 2021, when the LIBOR index was scheduled to be phased out. The SOFR is a broad measure of the cost of borrowing cash overnight … [Read more...] about 1.31.22: SOFR IS HERE FOR CMBS CONDUIT LOANS – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
12.31.21: COVID-19 PERFORMING LOAN CONSENTS FOR CMBS LOANS – A LOOK BACK
During the peak of COVID-19, CMBS borrowers, primarily hotel and retail, were not generating sufficient revenue to make mortgage and escrow payments to lenders. As a result, loan servicers developed a plan to assist borrowers while still complying with the terms of servicing agreements. Master … [Read more...] about 12.31.21: COVID-19 PERFORMING LOAN CONSENTS FOR CMBS LOANS – A LOOK BACK
11.30.21: VALUEXPRESS FORECASTS STRONG DEMAND FOR CMBS LOANS IN 2022, LED BY HOTELS
ValueXpress predicts strong demand for CMBS loans in 2022 based on pent-up financing needs from the pandemic, loan maturities and a return to rent growth from inflation. ValueXpress believes CMBS loans for hotels will outpace other asset classes for CMBS conduit loans. Hotels have been essentially … [Read more...] about 11.30.21: VALUEXPRESS FORECASTS STRONG DEMAND FOR CMBS LOANS IN 2022, LED BY HOTELS
9.20.21: SBA ANNOUNCES INCREASE IN COVID EIDL LOANS TO $2 MILLION
SBA Administrator Guzman has announced major enhancements to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) targeting hard-hit sectors such as restaurants, gyms and hotels. The program cap has been increased to $2 million, uses of funds have been expanded to include payment of past and … [Read more...] about 9.20.21: SBA ANNOUNCES INCREASE IN COVID EIDL LOANS TO $2 MILLION
5.18.21: BRIDGE LOANS READILY AVAILABLE AS COMPETITION HEATS UP
Competition for bridge loans among lenders is fierce, resulting in lower spreads and better structure for borrowers. The timing of the availability of bridge loans is perfect. Why? Many borrowers are working to re-stabilize property cash flows post-pandemic before locking in larger fixed-rate CMBS … [Read more...] about 5.18.21: BRIDGE LOANS READILY AVAILABLE AS COMPETITION HEATS UP
4.30.21: “LOAN SIZING” ACCURATELY DETERMINES LOAN AMOUNTS FOR CMBS CONDUIT LOANS
ValueXpress is in the business of providing loan quotes for CMBS conduit loans. To provide loan quotes requires us to do loan sizing. CMBS conduit loans are based on the amount of property cash flow. To determine the maximum loan amount that can be offered to a borrower, CMBS loan underwriters … [Read more...] about 4.30.21: “LOAN SIZING” ACCURATELY DETERMINES LOAN AMOUNTS FOR CMBS CONDUIT LOANS
3.2.21: CMBS Conduit Loan Market Prepares to Close More Hotel Loans
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected hotels more than other asset classes eligible for CMBS conduit loans. In January 2021, the U.S. hotel industry reported all-time lows in occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to yearend 2020 data from STR. In addition, year-over-year declines … [Read more...] about 3.2.21: CMBS Conduit Loan Market Prepares to Close More Hotel Loans
1.31.21: SBA TO PROVIDE DEBT RELIEF TO BORROWERS WITH SBA LOANS
The SBA has directed lenders to advise SBA loan borrowers that they are eligible for debt-relief assistance under the CARES Act. Borrowers in the 7(a), 504 loan or Microloan program are eligible under the following guidelines: For a 7(a) loan, 504 loan or Microloan approved on or before … [Read more...] about 1.31.21: SBA TO PROVIDE DEBT RELIEF TO BORROWERS WITH SBA LOANS
1.3.21: SBA WAIVES BORROWER GUARANTEE FEE FOR SBA 7(A) LOANS
The Economic Aid Act provides emergency enhancements to the SBA’s 7(a) loan program by offering reduced or no fees for the borrower. This includes waiving the largest borrower fee -- the SBA Guaranty fee. Prior to the Economic Aid legislation, SBA 7(a) borrowers paid an SBA Guaranty fee in the … [Read more...] about 1.3.21: SBA WAIVES BORROWER GUARANTEE FEE FOR SBA 7(A) LOANS
