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KBRA Upgrades Three Ratings and Affirms All Other Ratings for FREMF 2019-K96

15 Jun 2026   |   New York

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KBRA upgrades the ratings of three classes of certificates and affirms all of other outstanding ratings for FREMF 2019-K96, a $1.3 billion CMBS multi-borrower transaction. All loans were originated in conjunction with the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation’s (Freddie Mac) K-Deal program. The rating actions follow a surveillance review of the transaction, which has exhibited continued improvement in collateral performance since the last ratings change in July 2024. Additionally, the pool benefits from the presence of 14 fully defeased loans (14 properties, 21.7%).

As of the May 2026 remittance period, there are no delinquent or specially serviced loans; however, seven loans (7.9% of the pool balance) have been identified as K-LOCs. Of the K-LOCs, one (0.5%) has an estimated loss.The K-LOCs are depicted in the table below:

Loss Given Default (000s) Loss Severity 19 Vantage At New Braunfels MF $25,706 2.0% N C N DSCR 04/20/2026 - - 22 Waters Edge Apartments MF $22,551 1.7% N C N DSCR 04/16/2024 - - 27 View at the Lake MF $21,259 1.6% N C N DSCR 06/11/2026 - - 34 Stone Chase Apartments MF $12,296 0.9% N C N DSCR 10/22/2025 - - 39 915 Main Street MF $9,338 0.7% N C N DSCR 06/17/2020 - - 47 Meridian Heights MF $6,453 0.5% N C N DSCR 03/20/2024 $1,953 30.3% 50 The Vicinity MF $5,437 0.4% N C N DSCR 01/22/2026 - - Total K-LOCs $103,041 7.9% $1,953 1. K-LOC Date is the date when the most recent K-LOC was initially determined. 2. Loss Given Default assumes a 100% probability of default (PD). KBRA may determine a lower PD when estimating losses to a transaction. KBRA Estimated 2 K-LOCs Prosp. ID Loan Name Prop Type Current In- Trust Balance (000s) % of Deal Balance SS Loan Status Mod (Y/N) Primary K-LOC Reason K-LOC Date 1
Source: KBRA

Excluding the K-LOC with an estimated loss, the transaction's WA KLTV is 100.5%, compared to 101.6% at last review and 119.1% at closing. The KDSC is 1.57x, compared to 1.53x at last review and 1.32x at closing.

Details concerning the classes with rating changes are as follows:

  • Class A-M to AA+ (sf) from AA (sf)
  • Class B to A+ (sf) from A- (sf)
  • Class C to A- (sf) from BBB (sf)

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Further information on key credit considerations, sensitivity analyses that consider what factors can affect these credit ratings and how they could lead to an upgrade or a downgrade, and ESG factors (where they are a key driver behind the change to the credit rating or rating outlook) can be found in the full rating report referenced above.

A description of all substantially material sources that were used to prepare the credit rating and information on the methodology(ies) (inclusive of any material models and sensitivity analyses of the relevant key rating assumptions, as applicable) used in determining the credit rating is available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) located here.

Information on the meaning of each rating category can be located here.

Further disclosures relating to this rating action are available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) referenced above. Additional information regarding KBRA policies, methodologies, rating scales and disclosures are available at www.kbra.com.

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Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA), one of the major credit rating agencies (CRA), is a full-service CRA registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority. In addition, KBRA is designated as a Designated Rating Organization (DRO) by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized as a Qualified Rating Agency by Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission and is recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider (CRP) in the U.S.

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