Federal Reserve officials entered their March 15-16 policy meeting with a more downbeat forecast on the economy and said they likely wouldn’t raise short-term interest rates this year as much as they had previously anticipated. After lifting rates by a…
There have been a lot of developments recently in the commercial landscape that could impact borrowers and lenders alike. A big shake-up in the CMBS space and the Fed’s ever-evolving interest rate drama mean some important changes may be on…
In the sector’s first good news in months, CMBS spreads tightened dramatically this week amid a big rally in the broader bond market. The benchmark bonds of the latest conduit deal were being marketed a whopping 30 bp tighter than…
With so much focus on interest rates, it’s easy to overlook a less-discussed yet essential part of the loan process. Servicing may not generate as many headlines or give talking heads sensational issues to discuss, but it can have a…
Two key Federal Reserve officials said Monday they expect inflation to get closer to the central bank’s target. In separate prepared remarks in Washington, neither Fed Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer nor Gov. Lael Brainard made direct reference to next week’s…
The commercial real estate lending landscape is a moving target, effected by market developments, current events, and boardroom decisions. Different lenders have different goals, as well as disparate reactions to economic news, which can have a major effect on a…
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