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Macro EconomyMedium•14 April 2026•

1 min read

CMBS Delinquencies Surge to Post-Pandemic Highs Amid Real Estate Distress

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Key Facts

1The CMBS delinquency rate jumped by 41bps to 7.55% in March, the highest level in years.

2Lodging led the increase, jumping 137 basis points to 7.31%, while office delinquencies rose to 11.71%.

The delinquency rate for Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) experienced a sharp jump of 41 basis points in March, reaching 7.55%, the highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. The lodging sector spearheaded this surge with a significant 137 basis point increase to 7.31%, while office delinquencies continued their upward trajectory to hit 11.71%. According to TREPP data, non-performing matured balloon loans emerged as the most common classification among newly delinquent assets, highlighting the severe refinancing challenges facing borrowers. This unexpected spike signals deepening systemic stress within the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sector that could potentially spill over into regional banks and broader credit markets. Market participants are closely monitoring these metrics as they reflect growing risks for REITs and overall financial stability.