Morgan Stanley acquired a portion of the failed Signature Bank’s multifamily loans in March. Many of the loans differ in structure from the typical loans that go into commercial MBS.

Later this year, delinquency rates on commercial MBS could top levels seen during the pandemic, according to Moody’s.

CMBS collateral saw $842.6 million in new appraisal reduction amounts in the first six months of this year and may double the 2023 total by yearend, putting pressure on recoveries.

Securitization of non-agency mortgages for apartment buildings and hotels saw significant volume increases in the second quarter, while industrial and retail remained strong. However, agency multifamily MBS issuance fell. (Includes two data tables.)

The IRS approved a request from an asset manager to allow commercial PACE assessments as qualifying assets for REMICs. And Fitch has new commercial MBS criteria to assess commercial PACE loans.

Rithm will restate financials going back to 2021; commercial lending executives expect MBS issuance to remain strong; new wildfire risk mitigation recovery bond.

Arbor Realty Trust affirms accounting, business practices; Fannie offers new CRT tranche; two ABS issuers under pressure.

Cherry Hill plans to drop its external manager, consider additional strategic options; FHFA publishes historical VantageScore data; Computershare, NewRez receive master servicer ratings; commercial MBS from Morgan Stanley downgraded.

S&P Global Ratings has updated its ratings methodology for data center ABS to better account for property values and insurance risks.

Saluda Grade has acquired a minority stake in commercial real estate investment firm Hillcrest Finance.