Market Update Blog

The global economy has impacted what was predicted to be a rise in interest rates in 2016. Last December was the first time since 2006 that the Fed raised the federal funds and discount rates. Thereafter it was assumed that…

Here are some thoughts on the impact of Brexit on the economy according to the economists at Wells Fargo Bank: UK exiting the EU adds greater risk to the global economy. UK will likely go into a recession. The EU…

If you own commercial real estate with a maturing loan in the next couple of years, you’re not alone. The industry is calling it the “wall of maturities.” According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, a combined total of $523 billion…

Commercial lending is regulated by various federal laws such as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. As these regulations begin to take effect, life companies continue with business as usual while banks and CMBS lenders work to…

The conduit market is slowly regaining its footing. The spate of well-received bond offerings in recent weeks is giving conduit originators the flexibility—and the courage—to offer loan rates that are more competitive with those of balance-sheet lenders. As a result,…