Monday, May 2, 2011

What to do with $1.7 Trillion of Maturing Debt

Very interesting article focusing on what it’s going to take to deal with the maturing commercial mortgage debt: some $1.7 trillion between 2010 and 2015. The topic of discussion is also interestingly titled “Real Estate Markets 2011: What Factors Will Influence Your Decisions?” Stating that the availability of debt will be the biggest influence.

Looking from the trenches, it appears lenders are willing to extend with more time and more favorable loan terms. However, debt reduction and cram downs are becoming less common. Eventually there will be a need to "take the stuff off the books" but who knows when? It can't be too far away.

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