Economic Climate: According to Vanguard, the U.S. economy has regained momentum after the end of the 43-day federal shutdown — they lift their 2025 growth estimate to about 1.9%. Third-quarter 2025 data suggests growth remained solid: private business investment and consumer demand held up relatively well, and many states saw income growth. Inflation has moderated […]
Waterstone Defeasance recently closed a defeasance transaction of an original $6 Million CMBS loan, secured by a Hotel in Oneonta, NY. Waterstone guided the owners through the defeasance process coinciding with the owners’ refiance of their loan. “Waterstone continues to deliver a high level of expertise for our clients, hotel properties continue to be the […]
Economic Climate: Moderate U.S. growth (~1.8 – 2.0%) — The economy is slowing but not contracting; consumer spending and services remain resilient while manufacturing and exports face headwinds. Inflation slightly sticky (~3%) — Price pressures have eased but not fully normalized; the Fed remains cautious, likely delaying aggressive rate cuts until inflation moves closer to […]
Waterstone Defeasance recently closed a defeasance transaction of an original $6 Million CMBS loan, secured by a Hotel in Somerset, PA. Waterstone guided the owners through the defeasance process coinciding with the owners’ sale of their loan. “Waterstone continues to deliver a high level of expertise for our clients, hotel properties continue to be the […]
Waterstone Defeasance recently closed a defeasance transaction of an original $19.9 Million CMBS loan, secured by a Hotel in Athens, GA. Waterstone guided the owners through the defeasance process coinciding with the owners’ refinance of their loan. “Waterstone continues to deliver a high level of expertise for our clients, hotel properties continue to be the […]
Economic Climate: Growth Cooling – GDP growth is projected around 1.6% for 2025, with Q3 still solid but a slowdown expected into late 2025. Inflation Moderating but Sticky – Core PCE inflation is easing, though it remains above the Fed’s 2% target, with risks from tariffs and supply pressures. Labor Market Softening – Unemployment is […]
Waterstone Defeasance closed a defeasance transaction on a $5.4 million FreddievMac loan, secured by a multifamily property in Breese, IL. Waterstone guided the owners through the defeasance process coinciding with the owners’ refinance of their property. “This Assisted Living property was approaching the open period; we had the benefit of working with a sophisticated asset […]
Waterstone Defeasance recently closed a defeasance transaction of an original $11.7 Million CMBS loan, secured by a Hotel in Nashville, TN. Waterstone guided the owners through the defeasance process coinciding with the owners’ sale of their loan. “Waterstone continues to deliver a high level of expertise for our clients, hotel properties continue to be the […]
Economic Climate: August’s economic landscape is marked by pervasive caution. In the U.S., growth is tentative but showing signs of turnaround, and central banks are signaling potential easing. Second-quarter GDP posted a modest rebound (~ 3 % annual rate) after a contraction in Q1, though growth remains sluggish (~1.2 % for H1). However, the biggest […]
Waterstone Defeasance recently closed a defeasance transaction of an original $16.5 Million CMBS loan, secured by a Hotel in Brownsville, TX. Waterstone guided the owners through the defeasance process coinciding with the owners’ refinance of their loan. “Waterstone continues to deliver a high level of expertise for our clients, hotel properties continue to be the […]