Nov 01, 2009

Borrowers often save money, but lenders typically have wide discretion on who qualifies.

Average Recovery Rate on Defaulted Commercial Mortgages Is Nearly 60%, RCA Study Shows

Oct 16, 2009

When commercial property loans go into default, how much can lenders reasonably expect to recoup from asset dispositions or the sale of mortgage notes? A new study from Real Capital Analytics (RCA) reveals that recovery rates on defaulted commerc...

Cap Rate Spreads: Indicator of Opportunity?

Oct 05, 2009

The cap rate spread over the 10-year Treasury yield is normally positive, reflecting the additional risks inherent in real estate assets (Exhibit 1). The risk premium is generally considered necessary to compensate for liquidity, leasing and...

Midair Crash Leaves Altman Family, Apartment Industry Grieving

Sep 01, 2009

Prominent Pennsylvania executives lose lives in plane-helicopter collision.

Retail Landlords Grant Temporary Deferments, Come Up with Barter System to Set Off Rent Declines

Jun 30, 2009

As vast numbers of U.S. retailers struggle with disappointing sales results month after month, the pressure has grown on landlords to grant relief. And after rebuffing such requests earlier in the year, many landlords are now reconsidering. The...

Furious Appraisers Charge Conflict of Interest with Lender-Related Companies

Jun 24, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Seasoned residential property appraisers are outraged over current industry practices that they claim allow conflicts of interest by major lenders and their affiliated appraisal management companies, and the appraisers warn that...