A Closer Look: Top CMBS Loans Underwater

February 23rd, 2010  ::  Posted by CRE Console

Trepp recently reported their list of the top 15 underwater properties which make up collateral for CMBS loans and are now REO or in foreclosure.

Property Values Below Loan Balance Chart

A closer look at the top four properties:

Westin O’HareChicago – Securing a $101 million CMBS loan, the property was most recently appraised for 66% less than that same balance. Ashford Hospitality was in negotiations with Centerline Capital Group to revise the debt, but had no such luck. [WSJ]

119 West 40th StreetNew York – After successfully fending off foreclosure actions by their mezz lender, George Comfort & Sons and L.H. Charney Associates got hit by a foreclosure filing by special servicer CWCapital. [The Real Deal]

Allanza at the LakesLas Vegas – Acquired by Bean Investment Real Estate in 2007, Bean had plans to convert the 896-unit apartment complex to condominiums. The property most recently appraised for $41 million, or 40% of the loan balance. Centerline is the special servicer for what was a $85 million loan. CRE Console Research

Tallahassee MallTallahassee – Most recently appraised for $14 million, or 66% below the loan balance, this property was previously owned by Feldman Mall Properties. The Great Neck, NY-based REIT gave this property back to special servicer LNR Partners, after writing down the investment more than $48 million in 2008. CRE Console Research

[NREIOnline.com]

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