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KBRA Downgrades Eight Ratings and Affirms All Other Ratings for WFCM 2019-C50

1 May 2026   |   New York

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KBRA downgrades the ratings of eight classes of certificates and affirms all other outstanding ratings of WFCM 2019-C50, an $804.0 million CMBS conduit transaction. The rating actions follow a surveillance review of the transaction, which has exhibited an increase in estimated losses from K-LOCs since KBRA's last ratings change in May 2025. If realized, KBRA’s estimated losses would reduce the principal balances of classes G and H to zero and reduce class F by more than 10.0%. Additionally, the transaction’s interest shortfalls have increased and are affecting classes E, F G, H, and VRR. The shortfalls are primarily attributable to trust expenses associated with special servicing fees, servicer advances, ASERs, and non-recoverable interest.

As of the April 2026 remittance report, there are eight specially serviced assets (14.4% of the pool balance), including four REO assets (7.6%), one loan (0.4%) that is in foreclosure, and one other loan (2.3%) that is over 90 days delinquent. KBRA has identified 15 K-LOCs (27.3%), including the specially serviced assets. Of the K-LOCs, 11 (15.5%) have estimated losses. The K-LOCs are depicted in the table below.

Loss Given Default (000s) Loss Severity 1 Crown Center Office Park OF $40,157 5.0% N C N Occupancy 04/24/2025 - - 2 Ohio Hotel Portfolio LO $31,781 4.0% Y REO N REO 04/14/2020 $5,595 17.6% 8 The Colonnade Office Complex OF $28,000 3.5% Y NPM N Specially Serviced 03/29/2023 - - 15 839 Broadway MU $22,000 2.7% N C N Modification 04/23/2021 $6,401 29.1% 17 InnVite Hospitality Portfolio LO $18,456 2.3% Y 90+ Y Bankruptcy 04/23/2020 $10,547 57.1% 28 24 Commerce Street OF $14,500 1.8% Y REO N REO 04/22/2020 $14,214 98.0% 27 Crossroads Portfolio OF $13,867 1.7% N C N Occupancy 02/09/2026 - - 30 Midtown Plaza RT $12,721 1.6% N C N DSCR 06/15/2020 - - 39 Lake Hills Plaza RT $7,832 1.0% Y REO Y REO 08/16/2022 $1,949 24.9% 38 Staybridge Suites Odessa Interstate Highway 20 LO $6,991 0.9% Y REO N REO 09/14/2020 $1,317 18.8% 44 Fairfield Inn & Suites - Colorado Springs North LO $6,388 0.8% N C N DSCR 10/13/2020 $1,088 17.0% 54 7240 Parkway Drive OF $4,441 0.6% Y C N Specially Serviced 08/06/2024 $1,048 23.6% 55 Lofts at Binghamton Portfolio MF $4,268 0.5% N C N Property Damage 04/20/2026 $1,969 46.1% 57 Eagle Creek Plaza RT $4,157 0.5% N C N DSCR 03/26/2025 $1,257 30.2% 61 Walgreens Houma RT $3,550 0.4% Y FCL N Foreclosure 02/09/2026 $1,169 32.9% Total K-LOCs $219,109 27.3% $46,554 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-LOCs with estimated losses, the transaction's WA KLTV is 102.5%, compared to 100.7% at KBRA’s last ratings change in May 2025 and 100.4% at securitization. The KDSC is 1.52x, which is in line with KBRA’s last ratings change and down from 1.68x at securitization.

Details concerning the classes with ratings changes are as follows:

  • Class C to BBB+ (sf) from A (sf)
  • Class D to BB+ (sf) from BBB+ (sf)
  • Class E to B- (sf) from BB (sf)
  • Class F to CCC (sf) from B- (sf)
  • Class G to CC (sf) from CCC (sf)
  • Class X-D to B- (sf) from BB (sf)
  • Class X-F to CCC (sf) from B- (sf)
  • Class X-G to CC (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), 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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