WHY THE ‘WALL’ OF CMBS MATURITIES WON’T HURT SO BAD

“Coast cities like Los Angeles have the bubbles, and it’s here where we are seeing prices rise to levels that make CMBS properties attractive for refinance or sale,” says Ann Hambly, CEO of 1st Service Solutions, which advocates for CMBS borrowers. “About 20% or so of...

Brace Yourself for A Legislative Downpour

Congressional proposals could affect future real estate prices and project funding   by Rob Seidenwurm   Under the Capitol dome in Washington, lawmakers regularly produce a waterfall of regulations and tax laws that affect commercial mortgage origination. On...

Top 5 Chicago CMBS Loans Maturing 2015

Chicago is the top market when it comes to CMBS distress (followed by Phoenix and Las Vegas). According to Dallas-based 1st Service Solutions, of the 194 CMBS-financed properties, 53 have a loan-to-value greater than 100% and 112 have LTVs greater than 80%. Trepp...