Northmarq maintains S&P Global’s highest primary servicer ranking of ‘Strong’

MINNEAPOLIS (March 17, 2026) — Northmarq has maintained its “Strong” commercial mortgage loan primary servicer ranking, the highest designation awarded by S&P Global Ratings, following the firm’s most recent servicer review. The ranking outlook remains “stable.”

S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed Northmarq’s status based on the firm’s demonstrated ability to effectively service commercial mortgage loans across a diverse range of property types and geographic markets. In its review, S&P cited Northmarq’s experienced servicing leadership, robust internal controls, comprehensive training programs and continued investment in technology and systems that supports efficiency, scalability and consistent client service.

The review also highlighted Northmarq’s commitment to enhancing its servicing platform — with a continued commitment to delivering a high-quality, client-centric experience — through ongoing system upgrades, automation and the expansion of proprietary client and lender portals that provide greater transparency, access to information and streamlined communication.

‘A powerful endorsement of how we serve our clients’

“Maintaining S&P’s highest servicer ranking is a powerful endorsement of how we serve our clients every day,” said Bert Libke, managing director of servicing at Northmarq. “This reaffirmation reinforces the confidence our clients place in us to manage their loans with discipline, care and operational excellence. It also reflects the collaboration and dedication of our servicing teams and business partners across the company who continue to invest in smarter systems, stronger processes and better outcomes for our clients.”

The stable outlook reflects S&P Global Ratings’ view that Northmarq is well positioned to sustain performance and service quality while continuing to evolve its servicing platform to meet client and market needs.