Wilmington, DE, November 13, 2026 -- The share of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loan balances that were 30 or more days delinquent rose to 4. 97% in the third quarter of 2026, up from 4. 82% in the second quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Q3 2026 Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) Loan Performance Survey, released October 27.

Office properties continued to have the highest delinquency rates among major commercial property types.

Separately, vacant commercial buildings require regular on-site monitoring to document property conditions, identify maintenance needs and help protect assets.