CMBS/CRE CLO Loan Maturities and Current Market Stress
Michael Cohen of Brighton Capital Advisors explains why CMBS and CRE CLO borrowers need to act early as maturities, refinancing pressure, and special servicing risks rise.
CRE Maturities and CMBS in 2026
On Deutsche Bank’s Structured Thoughts, Michael Cohen of Brighton Capital Advisors explains why 2026 CRE maturities remain challenging and what borrowers need to do early to win CMBS workouts.
CMBS Loan Maturities Are the Real Stress Test
Why the CMBS maturity wall is a slow squeeze, and why a clear plan and early action matter more than waiting on rates. Commercial real estate has been waiting on “the maturity wall” for two years. The headlines say it is coming. The charts say it is coming. Yet...
Office Distress Builds, But Class B Properties Stabilize
Michael Cohen of BCA explains CMBS distress, why special servicing matters, and how early borrower outreach helps office, multifamily.
The Truth About Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS): Part 2
Michael Cohen explains why CMBS borrowers lose options when they wait too long, and how early action and preparation improve outcomes in today’s market.
Denver CRE: A Market Coming Off the Peak
Is Denver’s CRE boom finally behind it? Dive into CMBS data on office, multifamily, retail, industrial, and hotels to see how this market is performing.
The Truth About Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS): Part 1
On part 1 of this “Commercial Real Estate Secrets” Podcast, Brighton Capital Advisors managing principal Michael Cohen explains how CMBS works in 2025.
CMBS Issuance Set for Strong Fourth Quarter.
CMBS issuance set for a strong Q4 2025, with a full pipeline and easing rates. Read Brighton Capital Advisors’ take on what it means for CRE investors.
CMBS Remains a Draw in Commercial Real Estate Despite Loan Distress
Michael Cohen of Brighton Capital Advisors shares insights on CMBS risks, borrower challenges, and market trends in Commercial Observer’s latest feature.
As CMBS Distress Spikes, Attorneys See More On Horizon
Michael Cohen of Brighton Capital Advisors discusses rising CMBS distress, aggressive servicers, and looming maturity defaults in Law360’s latest report.
Navigating Today’s CMBS Market: Insights from Michael Cohen on “Real Talk”
Michael Cohen of Brighton Capital Advisors shares insights on today’s CMBS market. Learn why lenders are more aggressive, how borrowers can prepare for loan maturities, and strategies for negotiating with special servicers in 2025.
Inside CMBS Restructuring Challenges: Michael Cohen on the “Building Better Communities” Podcast
On the Building Better Communities podcast, Brighton Capital Advisors’ Michael Cohen shares insights on CMBS loan restructuring, servicing challenges, and today’s interest rate crisis.