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“[Multifamily] property fundamentals are remarkable, as is investor sentiment. That interest has brought a strong pipeline of new development, but for the time being even that is having trouble keeping up with demand.”
–Jamie Woodwell, Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Research with the Mortgage Bankers Association.
MBA: 3Q Holdings of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Increase
Commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $64.8 billion (1.6 percent) in the third quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding report.
MISMO Launches Updated Commercial Green Utility Dataset
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry standards organization, announced availability of its updated Commercial Green Utility Dataset standard. The dataset and accompanying package of resources help facilitate the efficient exchange of Green Utility information across the commercial real estate finance industry.
Rent Payment Percentages Vary by Class, Market
Apartment rent payments have held up reasonably well during the global COVID-19 pandemic, but a report says different markets and different classes report very different results.
Trepp: Europe Leads U.S. in ESG Adoption
Environmental, Social and Governance criteria are now incorporated into corporate strategies worldwide. But the United States is falling behind Europe in the investment of ESG commercial mortgage-backed securities deals, said Trepp, New York.
CMF Briefs from KBRA, Parthenon Capital, TruAmerica Multifamily
KBRA, New York, entered a deal with private equity firm Parthenon Capital Partners, Boston, which will acquire a majority stake in the company.
CMBS Delinquency, Special Servicing Rates Fall
Trepp, New York, reported both the commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rate and special servicing rate dropped in November.
CBRE: Commercial Real Estate Growth, Investment Will Likely Grow
Next year could set a record for commercial real estate investment amid economic and real estate recoveries, major fiscal stimulus projects and a rebound of big cities and downtowns, reported CBRE, Dallas.
Office-to-Industrial Conversions Increase
As the industrial market soars and the office market remains soft, more developers are converting office product into industrial properties, reported Newmark, New York.