Category: News and Trends

The commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rate fell again in September–the third straight month–reported Trepp LLC, New York.

Trulia, San Francisco, notes it’s a better deal to buy than rent in America’s largest housing markets–and for much of that time it hasn’t been close. But does the equation change for renters who share their rent with a roommate? The answer: it depends a lot on where you live.

Vacant office space declined by 10 basis points during the third quarter to 12.9 percent, reported CBRE, Los Angeles.

Total commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding rose to $3.06 trillion at the end of the second quarter, an increase of $48.7 billion, or 1.6%, from the first quarter, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this week.

The Mortgage Bankers Association released two new MBANow videos featuring MBA Senior Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs Bill Killmer, who discusses the MBA Mortgage Action Alliance “Action Week” (Oct. 2-6).

Optimism among U.S. commercial real estate executives continues to slip from its 2014 high point, DLA Piper’s 2017 State of the Market Survey reported.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, New York, acquired Mesa West Capital, Los Angeles.

In the aftermath of the massive Equifax data breach, the Mortgage Bankers Association is a clearinghouse of resources for its members.

The Mortgage Bankers Association released two new MBANow videos featuring MBA Senior Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs Bill Killmer, who discusses the MBA Mortgage Action Alliance “Action Week” (Oct. 2-6).

The Mortgage Bankers Association released two new MBANow videos featuring MBA Senior Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs Bill Killmer, who discusses the MBA Mortgage Action Alliance “Action Week” (Oct. 2-6).