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KBRA Downgrades Seven Ratings and Affirms All Other Ratings for WFCM 2016-BNK1

2 Aug 2024   |   New York

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KBRA downgrades the ratings of seven classes of certificates and affirms all other outstanding ratings of WFCM 2016-BNK1, a $797.1 million CMBS conduit transaction. The rating actions follow a surveillance review of the transaction, which has exhibited an increase in estimated losses since KBRA's last ratings change in August 2023. The estimated losses are from four K-LOCs (20.8% of the pool balance), all of which are among the top ten loans.

As of the July 2024 remittance period, there is one specially serviced asset (7.2%) which is REO. KBRA identified eight K-LOCs (30.2%), four of which (20.8%) have estimated losses. The K-LOCs include:

Five of the top 10 loans (24.8%)

  • One Stamford Forum (3rd largest, REO, 7.2%, 66.4% estimated loss severity)
  • Pinnacle II (5th largest, 5.0%, 43.6%)
  • Brewers Hill (6th largest, 4.6%, 23.0%)
  • 633 Third Avenue - Retail Condo (8th largest, 4.0%, 14.1%)
  • Simon Premium Outlets (9th largest, 4.0%)

The remaining three loans do not have estimated losses and represent 5.4% of the pool balance.

Excluding the K-LOCs with estimated losses, the transaction’s WA KLTV is 82.1%, compared to 85.6% at KBRA's last ratings change and 91.7% at securitization. The KDSC is 2.16x, compared to 2.19x at KBRA's last ratings change and 2.13x securitization.

Details concerning the ratings changes are as follows:

  • Class C to BBB- (sf) from A- (sf)
  • Class D to CCC (sf) from BB (sf)
  • Class E to CC (sf) from B- (sf)
  • Class F to C (sf) from CCC (sf)
  • Class X-D to CCC (sf) from BB (sf)
  • Class X-E to CC (sf) from B- (sf)
  • Class X-F to C (sf) from CCC (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) is a full-service credit rating agency 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 by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.

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