DebtX: CMBS Loan Prices Decreased Slightly In March

BOSTON, May 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DebtX, the largest marketplace for loans, said today that prices of commercial real estate loans underlying CMBS posted a modest decrease in March. 

During the month, the estimated price of whole loans securing the CMBS universe decreased to 98.1% at the end of March from 98.2% at the end of February 2017. Prices were 99.6% in March 2016.

"The slight drop in March CMBS loan prices was primarily due to a small increase in Treasuries," said DebtX Managing Director Will Mercer.

As of the end of March, DebtX priced $986 billion in commercial real estate loans that collateralize U.S. CMBS trusts. From last month, median adjusted the loan-to-value remained at 58%, and the median debt service coverage ratio remained at 1.51. The median estimated loan yield also remained at 4.3%.

DebtX provides third-party loan valuation services for both public and private clients, as well as analytics and data based on over a decade of secondary market loan sales at DebtX. To learn more, call 617.531.3429 or for information about loan sale advisory services, call 617.531.3400.

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DebtX operates the world's most liquid marketplace for loans. Through its loan sale advisory, DebtX maximizes loan sale proceeds for financial institutions and government agencies. DebtX also provides loan valuation, analytics and market data for regulatory and audit purposes. For syndication, agency, and loan sale professionals, DebtX provides a suite of web-based deal management solutions. For loan originators and risk managers, DXScore^® is the firm's credit rating system for commercial real estate loans. DebtX is based in Boston, with offices across the U.S., South America, Europe and Asia. Call 617.531.3400 or visit www.debtx.com. Follow DebtX on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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