Market Update Blog

December 4, 2014

Cost segregation studies have the potential to save thousands for commercial real estate developers and owners. These studies are used to maximize tax deductions from the acquisition or construction of a building by shortening the depreciation life of assets. Every…

November 19, 2014

Since the first few securitizations following the CMBS market’s near-death experience began appearing in 2009, analysts have observed a gradual re-emergence of patterns that characterized so-called CMBS 1.0 loans. Among them are increasing loan-to-value ratios and a tilt toward interest-only…

November 12, 2014

Investors that acquire triple net leased, or NNN properties, choose them for the promise of predictable cash flow. Predictable cash flow is determined by two key elements: a long lease term and strong tenant credit. These elements, together, greatly influence…

November 5, 2014

The Trepp CMBS delinquency rate took a surprising turn in October when delinquencies rose 11 basis points. The increase marks the largest upturn in over two years; the last time the rate increased by more than 11 basis points was…

October 29, 2014

Commercial real estate investors take note—the ever-expanding tome known as the tax code has been updated with a new rule that could mean a credit for some developers. Revenue Procedure 2014-12, as it’s known, applies to allocations made on or…

October 22, 2014

Lenders reacted cautiously to the financial market volatility this week, after a sharp drop in the stock market touched off a massive rally in Treasury bonds. Some securitization shops widened their loan spreads in reaction to softness in commercial MBS…