Rate of Loans in Special Servicing Hits 5.4% (07/03/2009)
The amount of commercial mortgages in special servicing continued to climb in June, reflecting the ongoing deterioration in credit quality.
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Vornado, Macerich, Inland Mull TALF Deals (06/26/2009)
Vornado Realty, Macerich and Inland Real Estate are on the list of REITs lining up to issue commercial MBS deals eligible for government financing.
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Moinian to Buy Out Mezz, Eyes Extension (06/26/2009)
Developer Joseph Moinian has agreed to buy a $42 million mezzanine loan on one of his New York properties for pennies on the dollar, easing some pressure on his portfolio.
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CMBS Repackagings Prop Up Sector Rally (06/26/2009)
Three more dealers introduced commercial MBS resecuritizations this week, keeping a broader market rally afloat.
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Loans From Liquidating CDO on Sale (06/26/2009)
Five commercial mortgages in a failed CDO will be auctioned next month.
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Debut Fund May Ax Incentive Fees (06/26/2009)
A New York investment shop is likely to bypass incentive fees in an effort to attract investors to its debut fund, a planned $250 million vehicle that would originate mezzanine loans.
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