2020 predicted astronomical loss forecasts due to government lockdowns and spiraling case counts. Government stimulus, forbearance, PPP programs and a viable vaccine all contributed to stave off those estimated losses that never fully materialized.
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Welcome News for the Retail Sector
The retail sector’s solid performance in recent quarters has been a welcome surprise, said Moody’s Analytics, New York.

‘New Cracks’ in Affordable Housing Foundation
Fitch Ratings, New York, said the coronavirus pandemic “created new cracks” in the already fragile foundation of affordable housing.

CMBS Delinquency Rate Falls Again
The commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rate fell once again in March and most CMBS rating actions were affirmations, analysts reported

Pandemic Reaching Office Market
The next 18 months could be a difficult period for the office sector, said Moody’s Analytics REIS, New York.

Office Vacancy Rate Could Reach 20% in 2022
The office sector saw downward pressure even before the COVID-19 crisis. Now, burdened with a shift toward remote working, it could be particularly hard hit in the coming years, said Moody’s Analytics, New York.