Market Update Blog

August 15, 2013

This steeper yield curve with an environment of modest growth and low inflation is very unusual. Typically, a steeper yield curve is associated with rising inflation expectations and/or rising expectations for stronger economic growth. Yet, the market does not reflect…

August 7, 2013

Thinking of refinancing your commercial property? This article might be for you. This graph (below) illustrates commercial mortgage maturities from 1980-2020. It’s a compelling picture—statistics show the tremendous concentration of loans requiring refinancing over the next few years. In particular…

July 30, 2013

There has been an increase in loan originations as commercial and multifamily mortgage lending and borrowing continued to grow during the second quarter. The apartment market continues to be the belle of the ball, with multifamily mortgage originations running 31…

July 24, 2013

The NNN market segment has heated up after a robust and very competitive first half of the year. There are more buyers and less product available—high quality properties are especially scarce. Cap rates have fallen, with long term leased high quality…

July 19, 2013

After several weeks of volatility, it appears as if the market has leveled out. The 10-year Treasury, which peaked at 2.7% two weeks ago, has settled in the 2.49-2.55% range. After being beat on rates by CMBS shops earlier this…

July 10, 2013

Interest rates have risen at an alarming pace over the past month. We all knew a rate increase was inevitable, but no one expected it on this kind of scale. In the last six weeks US treasuries have jumped 115…