Market Update Blog

March 23, 2016

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…

March 16, 2016

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…

March 9, 2016

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…

March 2, 2016

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…

2015 was a record breaking year for agency lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily loan programs. Combined, the two institutions purchased an astonishing $89.6 billion of apartment loans. The improving economy and increased investment demand in the multifamily sector…

February 24, 2016

The volatility of commercial MBS spreads has prompted conduit programs to significantly scale back lending over the past few weeks. Lenders have widened their loan spreads and become highly selective. In some cases, shops are advertising unrealistic spreads in order…