Dire Predictions of Soaring CMBS Delinquencies Prove False, So Far. But That Doesn’t Mean it Won’t be a Bumpy Ride
August 12, 2016
Although delinquencies on commercial MBS rose for a fifth straight month during July, predictions of a bust have not developed and many analysts are starting to feel more comfortable with the sector, especially in regard to multifamily credits. According to figures compiled by Trepp, the overall delinquency rate on U.S. CMBS increased 16 basis points during the month to 4.76 percent. The percentage of loans considered seriously delinquent increased 19 bps to 4.67 percent. This compares...