Two multi-borrower CMBS issues priced in July at the tightest spreads since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The offerings were a $1.1-billion offering led by Deutsche Bank, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs (BMARK 2020-B18) and a $690.6-million offering led by Morgan Stanley and Barclays … [Read more...] about 8.1.20: INVESTOR DEMAND STRONG FOR NEW CMBS LOANS
7.15.20: VALUEXPRESS PROVIDING SBA 7(a) LOANS ON HOTELS
CMBS conduit loans are temporarily unavailable for hotels until operating performance recovers from the effects of COVID-19. In the meantime, to assist clients and borrowers, ValueXpress is providing SBA 7(a) loans up to $5 million on all owner-operated hotels, including independent hotels. The … [Read more...] about 7.15.20: VALUEXPRESS PROVIDING SBA 7(a) LOANS ON HOTELS
7.9.20: SBA WAIVES PAYMENTS ON 7(A) AND 504 LOANS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27
The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic by paying six months of loan payments for new and existing borrowers. Below is a summary of the assistance. As part of our coronavirus debt relief efforts, the SBA will pay 6 months of principal, interest … [Read more...] about 7.9.20: SBA WAIVES PAYMENTS ON 7(A) AND 504 LOANS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27
7.5.20: CMBS SERVICERS ARE NOT APPROVING ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS (EIDL)
EIDL loans are now readily available to hoteliers up to $150,000 per property. Borrowers should be aware, however, that CMBS servicers are not approving these loans by waiving any covenant violations in CMBS loan agreements. Below is a typical servicer response to an EIDL approval request. We … [Read more...] about 7.5.20: CMBS SERVICERS ARE NOT APPROVING ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS (EIDL)
6.12.20: VALUEXPRESS ACTIVELY SEEKING CMBS CONDUIT LOANS
ValueXpress is actively seeking new CMBS conduit loans. We are pursuing multifamily, manufactured housing community (MHC), self-storage, industrial, retail and office loans. Hotels remain on pause unless performance was unaffected by COVID-19. Interest rates are in the 4.00%-4.50% range. We are … [Read more...] about 6.12.20: VALUEXPRESS ACTIVELY SEEKING CMBS CONDUIT LOANS
5.21.20: CMBS BORROWERS TAKE NOTE: PAYMENT PROTECTION LOANS REQUIRE SERVICER APPROVAL
Many CMBS borrowers, particularly hotel borrowers, are obtaining Payment Protection Program (PPP) loans. Borrowers should be aware that PPP loans violate CMBS Loan Agreements, and PPP loans should be disclosed and approved by the loan servicer. CMBS borrowers are required at all times to be a … [Read more...] about 5.21.20: CMBS BORROWERS TAKE NOTE: PAYMENT PROTECTION LOANS REQUIRE SERVICER APPROVAL
3.30.20: BREAKING: VALUEXPRESS PREPARES TO ASSIST CLIENTS WITH SBA DISASTER LOANS AND SBA PAYCHECK PROTECTION LOANS
On March 20, ValueXpress launched advisory services to obtain loan payment deferrals for existing and new clients with CMBS loans. Click here for information regarding this program. We are working with master servicers and special servicers to assist over 30 ValueXpress clients currently. On … [Read more...] about 3.30.20: BREAKING: VALUEXPRESS PREPARES TO ASSIST CLIENTS WITH SBA DISASTER LOANS AND SBA PAYCHECK PROTECTION LOANS
2.25.20: A PRIMER ON FLOOD INSURANCE FOR CMBS LOANS
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has developed Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for all land in the United States. FIRM are used by surveyors to determine the Flood Zone for all property secured by a CMBS loan, and the Flood Zone is required to be noted on all surveys for a CMBS … [Read more...] about 2.25.20: A PRIMER ON FLOOD INSURANCE FOR CMBS LOANS
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
12.30.19: CMBS LOANS WORK FOR VALUE-ADD PROJECTS
Many commercial real estate owners have become very wealthy from purchasing underperforming income-producing real estate assets and completing a “value-add” program to increase the value of the property. Once the value-add is completed, the owner sells or refinances the property for much more than … [Read more...] about 12.30.19: CMBS LOANS WORK FOR VALUE-ADD PROJECTS
