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The property is competitive, with overall sales of about $570 million in 2021, but the deal is short on upfront reserves to cover outstanding landlord obligations, like free/gap rent.

As the risk of a recession rises, commercial real estate loans remain a major concern for banks and industry participants. One observer asked: "Is '25 the year where sellers start to capitulate, call a loser a loser, and move on?"

Sabey 2025-2 will feature a $24.8 million liquidity reserve among other credit enhancement mechanisms, including cash trap and early amortization triggers.

Borrowers are considered prime in this pool, but Fitch Ratings notes that delinquency rates have been increasing since 2022.

The pass-through certificates are supported by a full pool of amortizing loans, which have no interest-only periods.

A set of performance-related triggers—cash trapping and expense reserve—will help maintain cash flow to the notes.

Over 85% of the collateralized loan obligation's total dollar value will be comprised of apartment complexes and hospitality and industrial properties.

The fund closes ahead of separate news that it formed the Private Real Estate Credit platform, which will originate senior and subordinated commercial real estate loans.

Small-balance commercial mortgages, SBA 504 and investor loans, all first-lien, make up the collateral pool.

The rating agency covers its bases in preparation for a surge in data center debt