Chart of the Week: Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding

According to MBA’s Quarterly Mortgage Debt Outstanding Report, total commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by 3.7% year-over-year, rising from $4.62 trillion in Q4 2023 to $4.79 trillion in Q4 2024. This growth reflects continued investment in commercial real estate, with sector-specific variations in debt allocation.

Chart of the Week: CRE Property Sales and Borrowing

After a slow start to this year, borrowing and lending backed by commercial real estate properties picked up during the third quarter. Originations increased 59% compared to a year ago and increased 44% from the second quarter of 2024.

MBA Chart of the Week: State, Local Building Performance Standards

New York City has Local Law 97.  Washington D.C. has its Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS).  Seattle has its Building Emissions Performance Standards (also BEPS). Denver has its Building Performance Policy (BPP).