Description+goes+here https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/rss en-us jdohnert@imfpubs.com The commercial MBS market continues to offer opportunities for investors willing to actively manage their portfolios. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238396 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:02:04 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238396-cmbs-investments-remain-attractive-despite-market-challenges bivey@imfpubs.com Off and on since 2013, Egan-Jones Ratings Company has sought certification from the SEC for ratings of ABS. Last week, the SEC denied the latest application from the rating service. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238318 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:16:01 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238318-egan-jones-still-working-on-approval-for-abs-ratings jbancroft@imfpubs.com A record $11.35 billion of industrial-property mortgages were securitized in non-agency CMBS during the second quarter. Office properties and multifamily also saw big gains, while agency multifamily MBS production faltered. (Includes two data tables.) http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238241 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:45:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238241-non-agency-pushes-cmbs-issuance-up-slightly-in-2q26 jdohnert@imfpubs.com The guidance clarifies that data center securitizations aren’t considered ABS as defined in the Securities Exchange Act. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238273 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:36:50 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238273-sec-guidance-could-reduce-data-center-securitization-costs sclark@imfpubs.com The ratings service said a “selective, disciplined, transaction-specific approach” is why its single-asset/single-borrower portfolio outperforms ratings by other firms. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237774 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:04:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237774-fitch-touts-ratings-stability-of-sasb-cmbs jbancroft@imfpubs.com Issuance of non-agency CMBS was up 13% from the fourth quarter to $41 billion, including big gains in retail, office and multifamily. But agency multifamily MBS production fell 22%. (Includes two data tables.) http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237443 Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:05 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237443-cmbs-issuance-stumbles-in-1q26-as-agency-multi-sags jdohnert@imfpubs.com Originator collateral misrepresentation and servicer reporting fraud also received a notable portion of votes for the most concerning schemes in a new survey from the Structured Finance Association. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237166 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:21:16 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237166-double-pledging-remains-major-concern-for-investors sclark@imfpubs.com Ratings from a single firm are increasingly common for single-asset/single-borrower commercial MBS, a sign of potential rating shopping. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237052 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:56:22 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237052-cmbs-market-sees-potential-increase-in-rating-shopping bivey@imfpubs.com SEC proposes to exempt MBS, ABS from Rule 15c2-11; Amherst offering single-family rental securitization; Morningstar offers “bring your own loan” rating analysis; subprime MBS from 1999 downgraded. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236983 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:05 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236983-grapevine-sec-proposal-on-rule-15c2-11-sfr-securitization-marketing jdohnert@imfpubs.com Saluda Grade has appointed a new co-chief investment officer to navigate its expansion into new investments in non-residential assets. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236750 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:43:55 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236750-saluda-grade-charts-expansion-in-abf jdohnert@imfpubs.com Asset managers believe agency commercial MBS is an attractive investment option following President Trump’s directive to the GSEs to buy $200 million in agency MBS. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236727 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:54:46 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236727-investors-see-opportunities-with-agency-cmbs jdohnert@imfpubs.com Recent cases involving subprime auto lender Tricolor and auto parts manufacturer First Brands prompted the initiative. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236717 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:52:50 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236717-sfa-launches-fraud-mitigation-taskforce jbancroft@imfpubs.com Securitization of industrial properties, including data centers, was the hottest sector in non-agency commercial MBS last year. Meanwhile, all three agencies saw hefty increases in multifamily MBS issuance. (Includes two data tables.) http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236636 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:37:00 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236636-cre-securitization-rises-in-2025-with-agency-mf-boost azimmardi@imfpubs.com The commercial MBS delinquency rate climbed in December. Record CMBS issuance as well as a fading maturity wall are expected in 2026. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236594 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:10:35 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236594-commercial-mbs-delinquency-rate-rises-maturities-refinanceable bivey@imfpubs.com More than $100 billion of loans in commercial MBS have maturity dates this year. Refinancing the loans could be difficult given interest rate movements and declining revenues from commercial properties. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236415 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:09:34 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236415-commercial-mbs-facing-maturity-pressure-downgrades bivey@imfpubs.com President Trump this week said he plans to ban large institutional investors from acquiring single-family homes. SFR securitization volume hit $8.65 billion last year. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236327 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:47:14 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236327-sfr-securitization-at-risk-with-trumps-planned-ban jdohnert@imfpubs.com The $288 million deal is focused on multifamily properties. To this point, the bank’s securitization activity has solely been ABS. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236147 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:24:31 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236147-cross-river-bank-issues-first-cmbs jdohnert@imfpubs.com The $3.46 billion issuance is one of the largest-ever commercial MBS. The data center deal has 10 co-originators including Citi Real Estate Funding, which funded 15.00% of loans in the CMBS. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235995 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:06:35 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235995-blackstone-powers-on-largest-cmbs-deal-of-2025 jdohnert@imfpubs.com The real estate investment and property management firm’s securitization is sized at $282.4 million. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236016 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:01:45 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236016-longmark-to-issue-its-first-sfr-securitization bivey@imfpubs.com The request came from the CRE Finance Council, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. The groups said the disclosure requirements have negatively impacted the commercial MBS market. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235956 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:21:46 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235956-sec-asked-to-rescind-disclosures-for-unsolicited-ratings jdohnert@imfpubs.com The special servicing rate for office and mixed-use property loans held in commercial MBS saw the largest monthly deterioration. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235906 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:05:39 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235906-cmbs-special-servicing-rate-hits-record-high jdohnert@imfpubs.com A strong pipeline should help keep momentum going for commercial MBS issuance in the fourth quarter. But long-term challenges remain due to the government shutdown. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235837 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:05:53 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235837-prolonged-shutdown-could-impact-cmbs-market jbancroft@imfpubs.com Big increases in securitization of mortgages on office properties, retail and lodging fueled a 30% increase in non-agency CMBS issuance in the third quarter. Agency multifamily MBS volume was up 4% from the second quarter. (Includes two data tables.) http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235742 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:35:07 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235742-non-agency-cmbs-surges-in-3q25-agency-mf-steady bivey@imfpubs.com Fed still working toward a Treasury-only balance sheet; BlackRock, Hoplon units partner to bring in new ABS issuers; ABS East set for record attendance; CREFC adjusts plans for DC symposium. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235641 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:21:31 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235641-grapevine-fed-holds-steady-on-mbs-plans-blackrock-hoplon-partner bivey@imfpubs.com Residuals from securitizations can generate close to 20% in returns though the asset class carries significant risks. Nonbanks are showing a strong appetite for the asset, but there is limited liquidity. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235550 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:20:36 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235550-investors-seeing-high-returns-in-residual-pieces jdohnert@imfpubs.com Issuance of commercial MBS in 2025 is poised to surpass last year’s volume. It’s been a strong year for CMBS across asset types except office space. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235575 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:11:46 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235575-cmbs-issuance-set-for-strong-fourth-quarter sclark@imfpubs.com Commercial MBS servicers are utilizing appraisal reduction amounts and nonrecoverable advance determinations more often as servicer advances increase. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235151 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:33:13 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235151-curtailments-on-cmbs-servicer-advances-increase jbancroft@imfpubs.com The first-quarter CMBS market was a tough act to follow, and non-agency securitization fell off sharply in the April-June cycle. Multifamily was a bright spot, including a big increase in Fannie issuance. (Includes two data tables.) http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235067 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:30:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235067-cmbs-issuance-sags-in-2q25-despite-agency-mf-surge dhollier@imfpubs.com Researchers say the avalanche of lease cancellations initiated by DOGE in the first half of 2025 has reduced cash flows and lowered the price of the first-loss tranches of CMBS. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235024 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:25:26 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235024-doge-impact-on-cmbs dhollier@imfpubs.com To this point, Freddie has issued multifamily risk-sharing transactions without ratings. The Morningstar DBRS rating could open these multifamily CRT deals to institutions that only invest in rated transactions. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/234761 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:39:08 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/234761-freddies-first-rated-mscr-deal