Should you be concerned about the bond market bubble? In a recent post, Andrew Flowers of FiveThirtyEight-Economics discusses the reality that many of us have suspected but would rather not face: the US bond market just isn’t normal right now….
The delinquency rate for commercial MBS loans dipped again last month, with the past due rate dipping to 5.16% on March 31, down 27bp from a month earlier according to Fitch. That followed a 46bp drop in February and continued…
Section 1031 exchanges allow investors to exchange like-kind properties to defer capital gains taxes and can offer real tax benefits. But they also come with strict rules, such as time limits for completing the exchanges. Fortunately, a twist on Section…
A highly competitive CMBS loan origination market, continuing borrower concern over rising rates, and a large proportion of outstanding loans nearing maturity provide conditions that are ripe for defeasance activity this year to exceed 2013 levels. Here’s a snapshot of…
On March 18th Barry Slatt Mortgage hosted the 4th Annual SoCal Lender Forum event to showcase a few of its correspondent lenders. The focus of the panel was centered on lending programs and the broader Southern California commercial real estate…
Prepayment penalties are an oft overlooked yet essential element when assessing the financing of a commercial property. Understanding this key factor can have a major impact on the benefit of your loan. This summary breaks down the different types of…
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