The commercial real estate sector is experiencing a surge in foreclosures on high-risk loans, indicating potential future challenges in the market.
Mezzanine loans, with shorter foreclosure timelines and higher interest rates, are a significant contributor to the trend.
“A lot of borrowers have basically said, ‘I can’t hold this asset any longer; I can’t keep putting money in,’” law firm Adler & Stachenfeld’s Terri Adler stated. “And the lenders have said, ‘OK, we’ll take it back.’” (Trending: Court Hands Down Crucial 2nd Amendment Ruling)
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These foreclosures are seen as a lagging indicator of the sector’s health, and the total dollar amount for mezzanine loan foreclosures remains unknown due to their opaque nature.
Regulators have compelled larger banks to exercise caution since the 2008 financial crisis, leading to a rise in mezzanine loans from smaller banks, debt funds, and nonbank lenders.
Mortgage rates have reached a recent peak, drastically impacting residential home affordability.
Additionally, the Federal Reserve’s federal funds rate hikes are putting upward pressure on interest rates across all forms of debt.
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