The Lede

Commercial Observer, Nov. 3, 2016--Balbi, Danielle Chinese investors, who have poured money into the U.S., now comprise the newest subset of hotel borrowers in the U.S.

World Property Journal, Nov. 3, 2016--Gerrity, Michael According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's latest Quarterly Survey of Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations, commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations for the first nine months of 2016 increased 2 percent compared to last year.

New York Times, Nov. 3, 2016--Fuller, Thomas A dispute over the building's construction is fast shaping into a huge legal battle involving the developer, the city and owners, and one with stakes befitting Silicon Valley.

National Real Estate Investor, Nov. 3, 2016  Top hotel owners based on number of rooms owned on Dec. 31, 2015.

National Real Estate Investor, Nov. 2, 2016--Mattson-Teig, Beth Many high-leverage commercial mortgage-backed securities loans are searching for refinancing capital while the CMBS market is battling its own liquidity crunch.

Mortgage Daily, Nov. 2, 2016 Loans that are included in commercial mortgage-backed securities had a 30-plus day delinquency rate of 4.98 percent as of Oct. 31.

HousingWire, Nov. 7, 2016--Lane, Ben Doubles portfolio but posts net loss in 3rd quarter.

Mortgage Daily, Nov. 7, 2016 Fed Senior Loan Officer survey says banks report lending standards on commercial real estate loans have recently been more restrictive. On the residential lending side, demand is on the increase.

Wall Street Journal, Nov. 8, 2016--Fung, Esther The largest mall and strip center landlords in the U.S. are trying to combat a wave of store closures by dipping into their own pockets.

Memphis Business Journal, Nov. 7, 2016--Nichols, Meagan The time to build speculative industrial space could be now.

Chicago Business Journal, Nov. 8, 2016--Wylie, Melissa Like many male-dominated industries, commercial real estate has a pipeline problem.

Colorado Real Estate Journal, Nov. 9, 2016--Salzman, Michael Life companies expected a busy 2016, but when commercial mortgage-backed securities interest rates rose, life companies seized the opportunity to invest loan dollars at relatively attractive yields.

'Far From Being a Sign That the Sector is Overheated'

Rents Increased at 'Moderate' Rates

Record Borrowing, Lending in 2015 

But Reflect Moderating Growth Over Past Year

But No Near-Term Recession or Major Capital Market Decline

Transwestern Investment Group Closes Value-Add Real Estate Fund

Up 21% from Pre-Crisis Peak

Offices of the Mortgage Bankers Association will be closed this Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

MBA Mortgage Action Alliance to Hold Analysis Webinar Nov. 15