by admin | Oct 10, 2011 | Blog |
In hopes that the CMBS market will not repeat the sins of 2005 – 2007, some revisions to the standard CMBS model are being developed. They are affectionately being called “CMBS 2.0”. So What Went Wrong Anyway? As a way of contrast, in 1997, there was approximately $15...
by admin | Oct 10, 2011 | Blog |
With industry experts predicting that this year will be the first year of significant growth since the recession began, commercial real estate investors have something to look forward to. This year’s Meet the Money Conference is the perfect opportunity to get ahead...
by admin | Oct 10, 2011 | Blog |
Index results released by Fitch Ratings recently indicate that the loss severity on liquidated loans has decreased significantly (http://www.dsnews.com/articles/delinquent-loans-in-commercial-mortgage-bonds-drop-as-loan-losses-narrow-2011-04-12). This data shows that...
by admin | Oct 7, 2011 | Blog |
As markets mature, competition increases. The CMBS market was no exception. The underwriting standards that existed when the market was in its infancy became more competitive as more and more borrowers were flooding to the market to take advantage of seemingly great...
by admin | Oct 7, 2011 | Blog |
Navigating the waters of commercial real estate financing can be daunting. Understanding the types of loans, the types of providers and terms used in the financing world is the first step in understanding what type of financing is right for your commercial real...
by admin | Oct 7, 2011 | Blog |
Whatever happened to my friend at the bank? Things in the commercial loan business used to be different. Remember when a borrower walked into a local bank to obtain a loan for commercial real estate? You sat down across a desk and over a cup of coffee you...