CBRE recently published its survey of capitalization rates (“cap rates”) for income producing commercial real estate (retail, office, industrial, multifamily and hotel) as of June 30, 2017. CBRE notes that cap rates were little changed in the first half of the year, with slight increases or … [Read more...] about 9.1.17: CBRE Reports on Cap Rates at Mid-Year
6.23.17: Don’t Forget: CMBS Conduit Loan Rates Are Listed on Our Website
CMBS conduit loan rates are listed on our website at valuexpress.com every Monday. To access our CMBS conduit loan rate sheet from the ValueXpress home page, click on “Loan Rate Sheet,” which is located at the lower right corner of the home page. On the new page that appears, you will be instructed … [Read more...] about 6.23.17: Don’t Forget: CMBS Conduit Loan Rates Are Listed on Our Website
4.25.17: CMBS Conduit Loan Rates Stable as CMBS Spreads Remain Steady
CMBS conduit loan borrowers are finding calm waters as spreads on CMBS securities have been stable for most of 2017 to date. In addition, the 10-year Swap rate, the benchmark index for setting interest rates on CMBS conduit loans, has remained in a relatively narrow range of roughly 2.30%-2.60%. … [Read more...] about 4.25.17: CMBS Conduit Loan Rates Stable as CMBS Spreads Remain Steady
4.20.16: Retail Property Cap Rates Rise in the First Quarter
The average cap rate for retail properties nationwide moved up 11 basis points (bp) between the fourth quarter of 2015 and the first quarter 2016, to 6.59%, according to a recent report from commercial real estate services firm CBRE. Still, the figure represented a 13 bp year-over-year decrease. … [Read more...] about 4.20.16: Retail Property Cap Rates Rise in the First Quarter
9.18.15: Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve left short-term interest rates unchanged after weeks of market-churning debate, putting off an historic move to end an era of ultra-cheap credit amid worries about weak growth overseas. While Central Bank officials don’t believe recent global economic and market turbulence … [Read more...] about 9.18.15: Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged
6.17.15: JPMorgan Preps Clients for Direction of Interest Rates
Recently, JPMorgan sent a notice to its clients that did not mince words regarding its thoughts on the direction of interest rates: As the U.S. economy continues its expansion, we believe that U.S. interest rates will begin to rise. Many important indicators have shown notable strength of late, … [Read more...] about 6.17.15: JPMorgan Preps Clients for Direction of Interest Rates
5.22.15: Are REIT Stocks Impacted by Increased Interest Rates?
The debate on the potential impact of rising interest rates on REIT stocks continues. Since a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) must pay out at least 90% of its taxable income as a dividend to investors, REIT stocks are relatively high-yielding investments. Investors are debating the sensitivity … [Read more...] about 5.22.15: Are REIT Stocks Impacted by Increased Interest Rates?
5.6.15: Cap Rates Continue to Compress
Going-in capitalization rates compressed nationally across all product types and classes in 2014, according to Integra Realty Resource. This national trend was strongest with respect to Class A Industrial product as well as Class A CBD Office assets. As these assets classes’ capitalization rates … [Read more...] about 5.6.15: Cap Rates Continue to Compress
2.16.15: CMBS Borrower Loan Rates Off Record Lows with Swap Increases
Everyone involved in the origination and underwriting of CMBS conduit loans or the creation and selling of CMBS securities backed by the loans is keenly aware of the swap market. The swap rate is integral to the interest rate charged CMBS conduit loan borrowers and a key factor in the profitability … [Read more...] about 2.16.15: CMBS Borrower Loan Rates Off Record Lows with Swap Increases
9.21.14: Update on Apartment Vacancy Rates
Reis reported that the apartment vacancy rate of 4.1% was unchanged in the second quarter of 2014. In the second quarter of 2013 (a year ago) the vacancy rate was 4.3%. And the rate peaked at 8.0% at the end of 2009. Vacancy was unchanged during the second quarter at 4.1%, a slight worsening from … [Read more...] about 9.21.14: Update on Apartment Vacancy Rates