Commercial Property Defaults Rise But Will Not Match Those Reached In Subprime Home Loans
SOURCE: Reuters
Even though the "AAA" bond index for U.S. commercial real estate has weakened somewhat, most analysts agree that commercial property defaults will increase but not nearly as much as the debacle seen in subprime home loans.
The market analysts at both rating companies as well as investment banks agree that it is unlikely that commercial property defaults will reach anywhere near the levels that are being seen in the residential sector.
The "AAA" CMBX-4 index widened another 10 basis points to trade at a midpoint spread of 235 basis points in afternoon trade on Monday, compared with its record high 224 basis points close on Friday, according to market sources. These bonds which are used by investors to hedge against commercial mortgage risks are backed by office buildings, hotels and retail stores.
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Even though the "AAA" bond index for U.S. commercial real estate has weakened somewhat, most analysts agree that commercial property defaults will increase but not nearly as much as the debacle seen in subprime home loans.
The market analysts at both rating companies as well as investment banks agree that it is unlikely that commercial property defaults will reach anywhere near the levels that are being seen in the residential sector.
The "AAA" CMBX-4 index widened another 10 basis points to trade at a midpoint spread of 235 basis points in afternoon trade on Monday, compared with its record high 224 basis points close on Friday, according to market sources. These bonds which are used by investors to hedge against commercial mortgage risks are backed by office buildings, hotels and retail stores.
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