CMBS Delinquencies Pass 4%, Says Trepp
By Diana Golobay

Overall delinquencies on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) surpassed 4% by the end of August, as multifamily and lodging -- or hotel -- sectors remain weak.

The percentage of commercial loans 30 or more days delinquent rose 32bps to 4.03% at the end of August, according to Trepp's September CMBS performance report.

Multifamily (MF) loans led overall weak performance, rising 108bps to a 6.8% delinquency rate. Lodging (LO) loans followed closely at a 6.15% delinquency rate.

The retail (RT) delinquency rate more than doubled from six months ago, reaching 4.21% in August, while office (OF) loans rose to 2.27% delinquent from 0.87% six months ago. Industrial (IN) loans also more than doubled to 2.89% delinquent as of month-end.

The commercial mortgage market is seeing delinquencies climb even on a loan-level basis. A handful of names continues to make waves in the space as delinquencies rise or the threat of delinquency nears.

Trepp noted Lembi, Babcock & Brown, Bethany and Trilogy Apts all contributed to higher multifamily delinquencies. If the Stuy Town loan becomes delinquent, the multifamily rate could approach 10%.

Write to Diana Golobay.