CMBS Issuance Levels Soar 3x Over 2023
The first half of 2024 saw a massive increase in CMBS issuance, reaching $42.29 billion, marking a nearly threefold increase from the previous year.
Jordan B. & Han-Gwon Lung
July 24, 2024
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Good morning. Domestic, private-label CMBS issuance saw strong growth in the second quarter, driving the first half’s volume to $42.29 billion, marking a nearly threefold increase from the previous year.
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STRONG GROWTH
CMBS Issuance Levels Soar 3x Over 2023
The first half of 2024 saw a massive increase in CMBS issuance, reaching $42.29 billion, nearly tripling the $16.47 billion recorded in the same period of 2023, as reported by Trepp.
Recovery: Last year’s issuance was particularly low as market participants adjusted to higher interest rates and decreased property values. In contrast, 2024 has seen a shift, with borrowers returning to the market, investors showing enthusiasm, and lenders adapting their products to meet the new demand. This year’s issuance surpasses the $37.02 billion average post-lockdown first-half issuance and the $37.92 billion average of the past decade.
Shifting market: Lenders have responded to borrower demand by offering more five-year mortgages, providing greater flexibility compared to traditional 10-year conduit loans. This shift has significantly impacted the market dynamics, contributing to the increased issuance volume.
Zoom in: Trepp says a major trend this year is the resurgence of single-borrower deals, making up over two-thirds of the issuance. Over 80% were secured by floating-rate mortgages, with Blackstone Group leading the pack. With Blackstone expected to seek $15 billion more, CMBS issuance could top $100 billion in 2024, a feat achieved only once since 2010.
Leading lenders: Wells Fargo Securities led the market as the top bookrunner, with 9.65 deals totaling $6.61 billion, representing 15.64% of the market. Close contenders were Citigroup and Goldman Sachs, holding 13.13% and 11.38% of the market share, respectively. Wells Fargo also dominated as the leading loan contributor, with an average loan size of $123 million, significantly higher than last year’s average.
➥ THE TAKEAWAY
Big picture: Last year’s high rates and low valuations pressured CMBS values and financing. Trepp notes that this year, there seems to be an acceptance of these conditions, suggesting a “new normal” for CRE markets. However, predicting the second half of the year’s activity remains uncertain. A notable trend is the increasing preference for five-year mortgages, which offer more flexibility compared to traditional 10-year conduit loans.
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