CMBS Delinquency Rate on the Rise

National Mortgage Professional, Mar. 2, 2017–Phil HallThe delinquency rate for U.S. commercial real estate loans in commercial mortgage-backed securities reached 5.31 percent in February, up 13 basis points from January, Trepp reported.

Offices Drive CMBS Delinquency to 18-Month High

Mortgage Daily, Mar. 2, 2017Deterioration in office loan performance droved delinquency on securitized commercial real estate loans to an 18-month high.

President Trump: Dodd-Frank Keeps Banks from Lending

HousingWire, Feb. 27, 2017–Kelsey RamirezOn Friday President Donald Trump continued his criticism of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, saying that the law prevents banks from lending.

Life Companies End 2016 Strong, Positive on Class B Apartments and Industrial

Commercial Observer, Feb. 23, 2017–Danelle BalbiLife insurance lenders had a great year–at least that’s what it seemed like if you sat in on “The Future of Life Companies in Commercial Real Estate Panel” at the Mortgage Bankers Association 2017 CREF/Multifamily Housing Conference.

Growth Predicted for Commercial Mortgage Lending in 2017

Urban Land, Feb. 27, 2017–Orest MandzyLast year, $502 billion in commercial mortgages was originated, down slightly from the $504 billion originated the year prior and well shy of the $537 billion that the Mortgage Bankers Association had predicted.

Seventh Inning Market Cycle Stretches On, And On

National real Estate Investor, Feb. 28, 2017 Beth Mattson-TeigThe current growth phase is proving to be the energizer bunny of real estate market cycles, and it appears that there is still plenty more power to keep it going.

Gone Shopping: Retail Sales Surged in January

USA Today, Feb. 15, 2017–Paul DavidsonAmericans splurged in January as retail sales picked up sharply despite fewer car purchases, and a core reading was strong.