TALF goes commercial
The Federal Reserve announced on Friday that commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) and securities backed by insurance premium finance loans as of June are eligible collateral for TALF participation. The additions are aimed at stimulating lending in the commercial real estate and small business sector by allowing private investors to purchase securities with a matching government investment. "The CMBS market came to a standstill in mid-2008," Fed officials said in a media statement. "The inclusion of CMBS as eligible collateral for TALF loans will help prevent defaults on economically viable commercial properties, increase the capacity of current holders of maturing mortgages to make additional loans, and facilitate the sale of distressed properties."
Carlos Salinas
"Real Estate Magician"
