New York, November 09, 2012 -- Moody's Investors Service downgraded the ratings of 12 classes and affirmed 13 classes of Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-C25 as follows:
Cl. A-2, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Jul 26, 2006 Definitive Rating Assigned Aaa (sf)
Cl. A-3, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Jul 26, 2006 Definitive Rating Assigned Aaa (sf)
Cl. A-PB1, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Jul 26, 2006 Definitive Rating Assigned Aaa (sf)
Cl. A-PB2, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Jul 26, 2006 Assigned Aaa (sf)
Cl. A-4, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Jul 26, 2006 Definitive Rating Assigned Aaa (sf)
Cl. A-5, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Jul 26, 2006 Definitive Rating Assigned Aaa (sf)
Cl. A-1A, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Jul 26, 2006 Definitive Rating Assigned Aaa (sf)
Cl. A-M, Downgraded to Aa2 (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Confirmed at Aaa (sf)
Cl. A-J, Downgraded to Baa3 (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to A3 (sf)
Cl. B, Downgraded to Ba1 (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to Baa1 (sf)
Cl. C, Downgraded to Ba2 (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to Baa2 (sf)
Cl. D, Downgraded to Ba3 (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to Baa3 (sf)
Cl. E, Downgraded to B1 (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to Ba1 (sf)
Cl. F, Downgraded to B3 (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to Ba3 (sf)
Cl. G, Downgraded to Caa2 (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to B3 (sf)
Cl. H, Downgraded to Caa3 (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to Caa1 (sf)
Cl. J, Downgraded to Ca (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to Caa2 (sf)
Cl. K, Downgraded to C (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to Caa3 (sf)
Cl. L, Downgraded to C (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to Ca (sf)
Cl. M, Affirmed at C (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to C (sf)
Cl. N, Affirmed at C (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to C (sf)
Cl. O, Affirmed at C (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to C (sf)
Cl. P, Affirmed at C (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to C (sf)
Cl. Q, Affirmed at C (sf); previously on Dec 10, 2010 Downgraded to C (sf)
Cl. IO, Affirmed at Ba3 (sf); previously on Feb 22, 2012 Downgraded to Ba3 (sf)
RATINGS RATIONALE
The downgrades are due to realized and anticipated losses from loans in special servicing and trouble loans. The affirmations of the principal classes are due to sufficient credit enhancement levels for the current ratings. Based on our current base expected loss, the credit enhancement levels for the affirmed classes are sufficient to maintain their ratings. The rating of the IO Class, Class XC is consistent with the expected credit performance of its referenced classes and thus is affirmed.
Moody's rating action reflects a base expected loss of 9.0% of the current balance compared to 6.3% at last review. Moody's provides a current list of base expected losses for conduit and fusion CMBS transactions on moodys.com at http://www.moodys.com/viewresearchdoc.aspx?docid=PBS_SF215255. Depending on the timing of loan payoffs and the severity and timing of losses from specially serviced loans, the credit enhancement level for investment grade classes could decline below the current levels. If future performance materially declines, the expected level of credit enhancement and the priority in the cash flow waterfall may be insufficient for the current ratings of these classes.
Moody's analysis reflects a forward-looking view of the likely range of collateral performance over the medium term. From time to time, Moody's may, if warranted, change these expectations. Performance that falls outside an acceptable range of the key parameters may indicate that the collateral's credit quality is stronger or weaker than Moody's had anticipated during the current review. Even so, deviation from the expected range will not necessarily result in a rating action. There may be mitigating or offsetting factors to an improvement or decline in collateral performance, such as increased subordination levels due to amortization and loan payoffs or a decline in subordination due to realized losses.
Primary sources of assumption uncertainty are the extent of growth in the current macroeconomic environment and commercial real estate property markets. Commercial real estate property values are continuing to move in a positive direction along with a rise in investment activity and stabilization in core property type performance. Limited new construction and moderate job growth have aided this improvement. However, a consistent upward trend will not be evident until the volume of investment activity steadily increases for a significant period, non-performing properties are cleared from the pipeline, and fears of a Euro area recession are abated.
The hotel sector is performing strongly with eight straight quarters of growth and the multifamily sector continues to show increases in demand with a growing renter base and declining home ownership. Slow recovery in the office sector continues with minimal additions to supply. However, office demand is closely tied to employment, where growth remains slow and employers are considering decreases in the leased space per employee. Also, primary urban markets are outperforming secondary suburban markets. Performance in the retail sector continues to be mixed with retail rents declining for the past four years, weak demand for new space and lackluster sales driven by discounting and promotions. However, rising wages and reduced unemployment, along with increased consumer confidence, is helping to spur consumer spending resulting in increased sales. Across all property sectors, the availability of debt capital continues to improve with robust securitization activity of commercial real estate loans supported by a monetary policy of low interest rates.
Moody's central global macroeconomic scenario maintains its forecast of relatively robust growth in the US and an expectation of a mild recession in the euro area for 2012. Downside risks remain significant, and elevated downside risks and their materialization could pose a serious threat to the outlook. Major downside risks include: a deeper than expected recession in the euro area; the potential for a hard landing in major emerging markets; an oil supply shock; and material fiscal tightening in the US given recent political gridlock. Healthy but below-trend growth in GDP is expected through the rest of this year and next with risks trending to the downside.
The methodologies used in this rating were "Moody's Approach to Rating Fusion Transactions" published in April 2005, and "Moody's Approach to Rating Structured Finance Interest-Only Securities" published in February 2012. Please see the Credit Policy page on www.moodys.com for a copy of these methodologies.
Moody's review incorporated the use of the excel-based CMBS Conduit Model v 2.61 which is used for both conduit and fusion transactions. Conduit model results at the Aa2 (sf) level are driven by property type, Moody's actual and stressed DSCR, and Moody's property quality grade (which reflects the capitalization rate used by Moody's to estimate Moody's value). Conduit model results at the B2 (sf) level are driven by a pay down analysis based on the individual loan level Moody's LTV ratio. Moody's Herfindahl score (Herf), a measure of loan level diversity, is a primary determinant of pool level diversity and has a greater impact on senior certificates. Other concentrations and correlations may be considered in our analysis. Based on the model pooled credit enhancement levels at Aa2 (sf) and B2 (sf), the remaining conduit classes are either interpolated between these two data points or determined based on a multiple or ratio of either of these two data points. For fusion deals, the credit enhancement for loans with investment-grade credit assessments is melded with the conduit model credit enhancement into an overall model result. Fusion loan credit enhancement is based on the underlying credit assessment of the loan which corresponds to a range of credit enhancement levels. Actual fusion credit enhancement levels are selected based on loan level diversity, pool leverage and other concentrations and correlations within the pool. Negative pooling, or adding credit enhancement at the underlying rating level, is incorporated for loans with similar credit assessments in the same transaction.
Moody's review also incorporated the CMBS IO calculator ver1.1 which uses the following inputs to calculate the proposed IO rating based on the published methodology: original and current bond ratings and credit estimates; original and current bond balances grossed up for losses for all bonds the IO(s) reference(s) within the transaction; and IO type corresponding to an IO type as defined in the published methodology. The calculator then returns a calculated IO rating based on both a target and mid-point. For example, a target rating basis for a Baa3 (sf) rating is a 610 rating factor. The midpoint rating basis for a Baa3 (sf) rating is 775 (i.e. the simple average of a Baa3 (sf) rating factor of 610 and a Ba1 (sf) rating factor of 940). If the calculated IO rating factor is 700, the CMBS IO calculator ver1.1 would provide both a Baa3 (sf) and Ba1 (sf) IO indication for consideration by the rating committee.
Moody's uses a variation of Herf to measure diversity of loan size, where a higher number represents greater diversity. Loan concentration has an important bearing on potential rating volatility, including risk of multiple notch downgrades under adverse circumstances. The credit neutral Herf score is 40. The pool has a Herf of 30, compared to 29 at last review.
Moody's ratings are determined by a committee process that considers both quantitative and qualitative factors. Therefore, the rating outcome may differ from the model output.
The rating action is a result of Moody's on-going surveillance of commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) transactions. Moody's monitors transactions on a monthly basis through a review utilizing MOST® (Moody's Surveillance Trends) Reports and a proprietary program that highlights significant credit changes that have occurred in the last month as well as cumulative changes since the last full transaction review. On a periodic basis, Moody's also performs a full transaction review that involves a rating committee and a press release. Moody's prior transaction review is summarized in a press release dated November 10, 2011. Please see the ratings tab on the issuer / entity page on moodys.com for the last rating action and the ratings history.
DEAL PERFORMANCE
As of the October 17, 2012 distribution date, the transaction's aggregate certificate balance has decreased by 13% to $2.50 billion from $2.87 billion at securitization. The Certificates are collateralized by 128 mortgage loans ranging in size from less than 1% to 12% of the pool. One loan, representing 1.6% of the pool, has a credit assessment. Two loans representing less than 1% of the pool have defeased and are secured by US Government securities.
Twenty-two loans, representing 18% of the pool, are on the master servicer's watchlist. The watchlist includes loans which meet certain portfolio review guidelines established as part of the CRE Finance Council (CREFC) monthly reporting package. As part of our ongoing monitoring of a transaction, Moody's reviews the watchlist to assess which loans have material issues that could impact performance.
Nine loans have been liquidated from the pool since securitization, resulting in an aggregate $30.9 million loss (46% loss severity on average). Currently 12 loans, representing 9% of the pool, are in special servicing. The largest specially serviced loan is the Central Park Pool Loan ($82.1 million--3.3% of the pool). The loan is secured by a portfolio consisting of 11 properties totaling 810,600 square feet (SF). The properties are a mix of office, retail and research and development space, all located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The loan transferred to special servicing in July 2011 as the result of imminent monetary default. A deed in lieu transaction closed in June 2012 and the property is currently 82% occupied. The remaining specially serviced loans are secured by a mix of property types. Moody's estimates an aggregate $126.3 million loss for all of the specially serviced loans (54% expected loss on average). The master servicer has recognized appraisal reductions totaling $123.4 million for the specially serviced loans.
Moody's has assumed a high default probability for 11 poorly performing loans representing 5% of the pool and has estimated an aggregate $25.7 million loss (19% expected loss based on a 50% probability default) from these troubled loans.
Moody's was provided with full year 2011 and partial year 2012 operating results for 99% and 86% of the performing pool respectively. Excluding specially serviced and troubled loans, Moody's weighted average LTV is 100% compared to 101% at last full review. Moody's net cash flow reflects a weighted average haircut of 14.8% to the most recently available net operating income. Moody's value reflects a weighted average capitalization rate of 9.1%.
Excluding specially serviced and troubled loans, Moody's actual and stressed DSCRs are 1.34X and 1.03X, respectively, compared to 1.32X and 1.01X at last review. Moody's actual DSCR is based on Moody's net cash flow (NCF) and the loan's actual debt service. Moody's stressed DSCR is based on Moody's NCF and a 9.25% stressed rate applied to the loan balance.
The loan with a credit assessment is the Paramount Building Loan ($39.5 million -- 1.6% of the pool), which is secured by a 639,000 SF office building located in New York City. The property was 76% leased as of September 2012, compared to 77% at last review. Previously, the largest tenant, Off Track Betting (OTB) vacated last year due to the closure of OTB by the State of New York. Currently the largest tenant is Hard Rock Café (7.0% of the net rentable area (NRA); lease expiration October 2021). The loan is interest-only during its entire ten-year period maturing in April 2016. Moody's current credit assessment and stressed DSCR are Aaa and 3.78X, respectively, compared to Aaa and 3.21X at last review.
The top three performing conduit loans represent 26% of the pool. The largest loan is the Prime Outlets Pool Loan ($294.3 million -- 11.8% of the pool), which is a 50% participation interest in a $588.6 million loan secured by ten retail centers located in eight states, including Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ohio. The total gross leasable area is 3.5 million SF. Property performance has improved due to the effect of a substitution of collateral that was finalized in June 2011. The loan had a 24-month interest-only period and is now amortizing on a 360-month schedule maturing in January 2016. Moody's LTV and stressed DSCR are 80% and 1.21X, respectively, compared to 92% and 1.05X at last full review.
The second largest loan is the Marriott-Chicago Loan ($187.7 million -- 7.5% of the pool), which is secured by a 1,192-room full service hotel located in Chicago, Illinois. The loan has a non-pooled junior component of $24.5 million. Property performance has slightly improved since last review. The loan had a 42-month interest-only period and is now amortizing on a 360-month schedule maturing in April 2016. Moody's LTV and stressed DSCR are 94% and 1.20X, respectively, compared to 106% and 1.07X at last full review.
The third largest loan is the 530 Fifth Avenue Loan ($169.6 million -- 6.8% of the pool), which is secured by a 500,000 SF office property located in New York City. The property is also encumbered by a $24.6 million non-trust junior component and $25 million of mezzanine financing. The largest tenant is JP Morgan (14.5% of the NRA; lease expiration May 2013). As of September 2012, the property was 89% leased compared to 95% at last full review. The loan had a 48-month interest-only period and is now amortizing on a 360-month schedule maturing in May 2016. Moody's LTV and stressed DSCR are 109% and 0.84X, respectively, the same as at last review.
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