Fitch Ratings, New York, said mortgage servicers are anticipating increased regulatory scrutiny in 2023 as borrowers continue to exit forbearance assistance plans and seek help with their mortgage payments.
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Fitch: Potential Recession, Scarce Capital to Slow REITs Pandemic Recovery
Fitch Ratings, New York, said challenging economic and financial trends for U.S. real estate investment trusts will continue into 2023 after emerging in 2022.

Fitch: Heightened Risk of ‘Severe’ U.S. Housing Downturn in 2023
Fitch Ratings, New York, said it expects the housing market to weaken further in 2023 as affordability issues, softening economic environment and low consumer confidence continue to erode demand.

Fitch: U.S. Mortgage Insurers’ 2023 Performance Pressured by Inflation, Slowing Home Prices
Fitch Ratings, New York, said stronger headwinds brought on by a slowing U.S. economy and falling home prices will likely weigh on U.S. mortgage insurers next year.

Fitch: Commercial mREIT Cash Earnings Supported by Higher Rates
U.S. commercial mortgage real estate investment trusts’ earnings will likely continue to trend modestly higher into 2023 as the sector remains predominantly asset-sensitive, reported Fitch Ratings, New York.

Fitch: Most Maturing CMBS Conduit Loans Can Refinance
Maturing commercial mortgage-backed securities loans have elevated refinancing risk due to rising interest rates and a weakening macroeconomic outlook, reported Fitch Ratings, New York.

CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises
DBRS Morningstar, New York, said the delinquency rate for loans packaged in commercial mortgage-backed securities rose in September for just the third time since mid-2020.

CMBS Delinquency Rate Falls; Special Servicing Rate Increases
The commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rate fell slightly in September, offset by an increase in the special servicing rate.

CMBS Loan Delinquency Rate Drops Below 2%
Fitch Ratings, New York, said the commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rate fell eight basis points in August to 1.97% due to continued strong resolutions and fewer new delinquencies.

Fitch: Rising Rates, Inflation Weigh on Insurance Sector
Fitch Ratings, Chicago, said inflationary pressures and a potential modest recession could pave the way for a revision of sector outlooks to “Deteriorating” for North American insurers before the year is out.