CMBS

SEC Sues Morningstar Over CMBS Ratings
Risk & Compliance

SEC Sues Morningstar Over CMBS Ratings

The firm allegedly made undisclosed changes to its ratings model that allowed issuers to shortchange investors on interest.
By Matthew Heller | February 17, 2021
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Kroll Fined $2M for Violating Credit-Rating Rules
Risk & Compliance

Kroll Fined $2M for Violating Credit-Rating Rules

The SEC says Kroll failed to comply with rules for determining the ratings of commercial mortgage-backed securities and CLO Combo Notes.
By Matthew Heller | September 30, 2020
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CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises Again in March
Investment Banking

CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises Again in March

As measured by Trepp, the delinquency rate has increased in 11 of the past 13 months and, at 5.37%, is now 115 basis points higher than a year ago.
By Matthew Heller | April 6, 2017
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S&P May Face Civil Charges Related to CMBS Ratings
Risk & Compliance

S&P May Face Civil Charges Related to CMBS Ratings

The credit rating agency's parent company, McGraw-Hill Financial, received a Wells notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22.
By Iris Dorbian | July 24, 2014
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