Ann Hambly on America’s Commercial Real Estate Show

1st Service Solutions Founder and Co-CEO Ann Hambly recently was the guest speaker on America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, a national weekly talk radio program about business and commercial real estate. Watch the edition featuring Ann’s straight talk on...

What is the ARA in a CMBS Loan?

ARA stands for Appraisal Reduction Act. When a loan is in default, an appraisal is ordered. If the appraised amount is less than the debt, an “appraisal reduction” is booked that would be equal to the difference between those two amounts. The ARA was...

What is the CCR in a CMBS loan?

When you are in default on a CMBS Loan, the Controlling Class Representative, or CCR, is the entity that makes all the decisions.  The CCR can be difficult to determine. 1st Service Solutions can help you identify the CCR and can even negotiate with them on your...

What is the ARD in a CMBS loan?

An ARD, or Anticipated Repayment Date, is not the same as a maturity date.  If your loan is set up with a maturity date and it is cash-flowing, it may be possible to get an extension on the loan.  However, if your loan has an ARD and there is positive cash-flow, you...