KBRA Downgrades Four Ratings and Withdraws Two Ratings for MSBAM 2016-C30
30 Sep 2026 | New York
KBRA downgrades the ratings of four classes of certificates and withdraws two ratings for MSBAM 2016-C30. The transaction has been reduced to nine assets with a balance of $138.2 million from 48 loans and $885.2 million at securitization. The rating actions are based on our identification of seven (93.4% of the pool balance) of the nine remaining loans as KBRA Loans of Concern (K-LOCs); our estimated losses of $45.5 million (which, if realized, would impact classes E and below) and corresponding recoveries; cumulative interest shortfalls of $2.9 million affecting classes D and below; and the likelihood that interest shortfalls could reach higher in the capital structure during the resolution of the remaining assets.
KBRA withdraws its AAA (sf) rating on Class A-S and AA (sf) rating on Class B (sf) following the reduction of the principal balance of the rated securities to zero as reflected in the transaction’s September 2026 remittance report.
As of September 2026, six (89.0%) of the seven K-LOCs are specially serviced, of which three (53.3%) are REO. Four (40.0%) K-LOCs are matured non-performing, including one (4.4%) that is currently not specially serviced. The details of the K-LOCs are outlined below.
Bellevue Park Corporate Center ($49.6 million, 35.9%, Specially Serviced, REO)
- The collateral consists of a 305,398 sf, Class-A office complex located in Wilmington, Delaware, 30 miles southwest of the Philadelphia CBD. The subject is comprised of three-to-five-story buildings that are part of a larger business park totaling six office buildings.
- The loan transferred to special servicing in May 2025 for imminent monetary default and became 90 days delinquent in October 2025. A receiver was appointed in December 2025 and the asset became REO in March 2026. Since its appointment, the receiver has funded near-term tenant improvements and an elevator modernization project at 200 Bellevue. The receiver has yet to determine whether pursuing additional leasing and stabilization prior to disposition or an as-is sale will maximize recovery.
- The servicer reported an occupancy and DSC of 68.0% and 0.90x for FY 2025. The loan was deemed non-recoverable in September 2026, with cumulative non-recoverable interest of $182,000. An appraisal dated January 2026 valued the property at $47.0 million ($154 per sf), which is 44.0% lower than the $84.0 million ($275 per sf) value at issuance. The asset carries an ARA of $9.1 million, resulting in a cumulative ASER of $332,000. KBRA’s analysis resulted in an estimated loss of $23.0 million (46.4% estimated loss severity). The estimated loss is based on a KBRA liquidation value of $31.8 million ($104 per sf), which was derived from a direct capitalization approach using a KNCF of $3.0 million and a capitalization rate of 9.50%.
International Square ($20.0 million, 14.5%, Specially Serviced, Matured Non-Performing)
- The loan is collateralized by a 1.2 million sf, Class-A office complex located in Washington, DC. The development comprises three 12-story interconnected buildings that feature 62,800 sf of retail space and a 614-stall below- grade parking garage.
- The loan failed to pay off at its August 2026 maturity following its transfer to the special servicer. The transfer occurred after the largest tenant, Federal Reserve Board, provided a termination notice in April 2026 for space with leases expiring in 2029, representing 18% of the collateral sf. The termination notice is in addition to the tenant’s previously disclosed plans to vacate approximately 55,700 sf between 2026 and 2028. The Federal Reserve Board represents 47.7% of total base rent and 33.7% of collateral sf. Property occupancy has remained below 80% since 2020 and was most recently reported at 72.3% as of June 2025, compared to 94.2% at closing. Annualized financials for the nine months ended September 2025 reported NCF 22.0% below the NCF at issuance.
- The servicer reported an occupancy of 77.0% and 1.84x for the YTD September 2025 period. At this time, KBRA does not estimate a loss on the $246.7 million senior securitized portion of the $450.0 million total mortgage.
Simon Premium Outlets ($19.8 million, 14.3%, Specially Serviced, REO)
- The collateral consists of a portfolio of three outlet centers totaling 782,765 sf: Lee Premium Outlets (28.7% of property sf) in Lee, Massachusetts; Gaffney Outlet Marketplace (38.8%) in Gaffney, South Carolina; and Calhoun Marketplace (32.5%) in Calhoun, Georgia.
- The loan transferred to special servicing in May 2026 ahead of its scheduled June 2026 maturity and became REO in September 2026. According to servicer commentary, the sponsor has indicated that it will not contribute additional capital to fund property operations and has requested to transfer title to the lender. According to the September 2025 rent rolls, the portfolio is 55.8% leased, weighted negatively by poor occupancy levels at the Gaffney (44.5% leased) and Calhoun (53.8% leased) outlet locations. Lee Premium Outlets (73.4% leased) is the best performing property in the portfolio, accounting for 62.7% of servicer-reported annualized FY 2025 NCF of $7.9 million.
- The servicer reported occupancy and DSC of 55.0% and 1.29x for FY 2025. KBRA’s analysis resulted in an estimated loss of $27.6 million (33.1% estimated loss severity) on the whole loan balance of $83.3 million, of which $6.6 million of the estimated loss would be allocated to this securitization. The estimated loss is based on a KBRA liquidation value of $56.5 million ($72 per sf) and projected total exposure of $84.1 million. The liquidation value is derived from an income capitalization approach using a KNCF of $6.4 million and a capitalization rate of 11.25%. To determine KNCF, KBRA applied a vacancy factor of 37.3% to account for the portfolio’s economic vacancy and elevated near-term lease rollover risk.
Park Tower Long Beach ($16.7 million, 12.1%, Matured Non-Performing)
- The loan is collateralized by a seven-story 119,517-sf office building located in Long Beach, California, 25 miles south of the Los Angeles CBD. The property was developed in 1982 and renovated in 2011.
- The loan matured in September 2026 and is currently matured non-performing. The borrower is pursuing a dual-track strategy consisting of a potential sale to an interested buyer that would fully repay the loan or, if unsuccessful, a sale at a discounted payoff that would require forbearance. As of March 2026, the property is 28.4% leased. The servicer reported NCF for FY 2025 was negative.
- The servicer reported an occupancy of 28.0% and -0.68x for the annualized YTD March 2026 period. KBRA's analysis resulted in an estimated loss of $4.2 million (24.8% estimated loss severity). The estimated loss is based on a KBRA liquidation value of $12.6 million ($105 per sf). The liquidation value is derived from a direct capitalization approach using a stabilized KNCF of $1.4 million, downtime to account for income lost during the stabilization period, and a capitalization rate of 9.25%.
The three remaining K-LOCs represent $22.9 million (16.5%):
West LA Office - 1950 Sawtelle Boulevard ($12.5 million, 9.0%, Specially Serviced, Matured Non-Performing) is collateralized by a 106,875 sf office building located five miles west of Santa Monica, California in the Sawtelle neighborhood. The loan failed to pay off at its scheduled maturity in January 2026. An ARA of $3.2 million was assigned in April 2026, resulting in cumulative ASER of $82,000. KBRA's analysis resulted in an estimated loss of $19.6 million (60.2% estimated loss severity) on the whole loan balance of $32.6 million, of which $7.5 million is allocated to this securitization. The loss is based on a KBRA liquidation value of $14.0 million ($131 per sf) and total projected exposure of $33.6 million. The value considers a distressed non-stabilized disposition of the asset as well as comparable market values.
Sierra Crest Center ($6.1 million, 4.4%, Matured Non-Performing) is collateralized by a 67,914 sf multi-use property located in Santa Clarita, California, 33 miles northeast of the Los Angeles CBD. The loan matured in September 2026. The loan is currently not specially serviced, but remains on the servicer’s watchlist due to declining occupancy. According to servicer commentary, the borrower is actively seeking refinancing opportunities. As of December 2025, the property was 69.6% leased, with leases representing 42.4% of base rent scheduled to expire through December 2026, inclusive of MTM leases. The servicer reported FY 2025 NCF of $817,000, down 17.0% from FY 2024, and occupancy and DSC of 75.0% and 1.49x, respectively. At this time, KBRA does not estimate a loss on this asset.
Tinley Pointe Center ($4.3 million, 3.1%, Specially Serviced, REO) is an 18,214 sf ground-floor retail condominium located 28 miles southwest of the Chicago CBD in Tinley Park, Illinois. The loan transferred to special servicing in May 2019 for delinquency and became REO in September 2022. An appraisal dated March 2026 valued the property at $2.0 million ($110 per sf), which is 68.5% lower than the $6.3 million ($346 per sf) appraised value at issuance. As a result, the asset carries an ARA of $4.3 million, resulting in a cumulative ASER of $387,000. KBRA’s analysis resulted in an estimated loss of $4.3 million (100.8% estimated loss severity) on the whole loan balance of $4.3 million. The estimated loss is based on a KBRA liquidation value of $1.5 million ($83 per sf) and a projected total exposure of $5.8 million. The liquidation value considers a distressed non-stabilized disposition of the asset as well as comparable market values.
Details concerning the classes with ratings changes are as follows:
- Class C to BBB (sf) from A- (sf)
- Class D to B- (sf) from B (sf)
- Class E to CC (sf) from CCC (sf)
- Class F to C (sf) from CC (sf)
Details concerning the withdrawn ratings are as follows:
- Class A-S to WR from AAA (sf)
- Class B to WR from AA (sf)
Rating Sensitivities
Future rating actions will be dependent upon the ongoing assessment of the timing and likelihood of ultimate payment of principal and accrued interest on the rated certificates. The assessment will consider the expected and actual losses on the remaining assets in the transaction, as well as the magnitude and extent of interest shortfalls, if any,on the certificates.
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