CRE CLOs Are Back. Here’s What You Need To Know

Erika Morphy | July 09, 2018

Collateralized loan obligations -- the erstwhile CDOs -- have re-emerged and are adding more liquidity for borrowers seeking flexible and bridge loans.

Could A Change With Fannie, Freddie Be CRE’s Black Swan Event?

Erika Morphy | June 08, 2018

“A change in the GSEs and their outlook would affect the market substantially overnight.”

How HVCRE Changed This Week

Erika Morphy | May 25, 2018

“I think the main impact on CRE is the improved detail surrounding those circumstances in which banks are required to hold a 150% risk weight for CRE loans vs a 100% risk weight.”

The Volcker Rule’s Proposed Revision Could Add Liquidity To CMBS

Erika Morphy | May 31, 2018

The CRE Finance Council has maintained that the Volcker Rule has led to constrained secondary market-making.

What It Really Means When The Fed Says CRE Lending Standards Haven’t Changed

Erika Morphy | August 07, 2018

Since 2012, banks’ commercial and mortgage holdings have grown by 37.3% to $1.8 trillion, according to Yardi Matrix.

Private Equity CRE Activity Falls In Q2

Erika Morphy | July 31, 2018

The slowdown is likely due to higher asset pricing, with fund managers moving to the lower end of the market for deal flow.

CMBS Performance At The Half-Year Mark

Erika Morphy | July 06, 2018

So far CMBS volume is tracking better than issuance in the same period in 2017.

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Look Who’s Investing In CRE’s Capital Markets

Erika Morphy | May 01, 2018

Five Oaks has acquired Hunt Mortgage Group’s equity interests for $68 million, while Morgan Properties has bought its second B-Piece.

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2 GSE Offerings, 2 Clear Trends

Erika Morphy | November 06, 2017

Fixed-rate and green loans are showing solid demand by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae borrowers.

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Fannie Mae Prices CMBS Backed Entirely By Green Collateral

Erika Morphy | August 14, 2017

This deal follows a REMIC it priced earlier this year that included two green tranches totaling $600 million.