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KBRA Downgrades Eight Ratings and Affirms All Other Ratings for CGCMT 2016-GC36

5 Dec 2024   |   New York

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KBRA downgrades the ratings of eight classes of certificates and affirms all other outstanding ratings for CGCMT 2016-GC36, a $1.0 billion CMBS conduit transaction, which has exhibited an increase in estimated losses compared to KBRA’s last rating adjustments in January 2021. The rating actions are primarily driven by an increase in our estimated loss for 5 Penn Plaza (largest, 11.3% of the pool balance), which transferred to the special servicer during the November 2024 remittance period. Additionally, three other top 10 loans (14.8%), which are identified as K-LOCs, have estimated losses.

As of the November 2024 remittance period, there are two (19.9%) specially serviced assets. KBRA identified eight assets (36.0%) as K-LOCs, including the specially serviced assets. The K-LOCs include six top 10 loans (33.1%):

  • 5 Penn Plaza (largest, 11.3% of the pool balance, 24.8% estimated loss severity)
  • Glenbrook Square (4th largest, 8.7%, 54.0%)
  • Park Place (6th largest, 4.4%)
  • King of Prussia Hotel Portfolio (8th largest, 3.2%, 43.0%)
  • South Plains Mall (9th largest, 2.9%, 22.1%)
  • Stafford Park (10th largest, 2.6%)

One other K-LOC has an estimated loss:

  • Northeast Corporate Center (2.2%, 6.3%)

The remaining K-LOC (0.8%) does not have an estimated loss.

Excluding the K-LOCs with estimated losses, the transaction’s WA KLTV is 93.7%, compared to 113.4% at KBRA's last ratings change in January 2021 and 101.4% at securitization. The KDSC is 1.64x, compared to 1.51x at KBRA's last ratings change and 1.73x at securitization.

Details concerning the classes with rating changes are as follows:

  • Class B to A+ (sf) from AA (sf)
  • Class C to BBB- (sf) from A- (sf)
  • Class EC 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 G to C (sf) from CC (sf)
  • Class X-D to CCC (sf) from BB (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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