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Rating Action:

Moody's Downgrades Seven CMBS Classes of Bear Stearns 2007-BBA8

09 Dec 2010

Approximately $934.8 Million of Structured Securities Affected

New York, December 09, 2010 -- Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) downgraded the ratings of seven classes, including three pooled classes and four non-pooled, or rake, classes, and affirmed the ratings of 27 classes, including 13 pooled classes and 14 non-pooled classes of Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Inc. Commercial Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-BBA8 as follows:

Cl. A-1, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 26, 2007 Definitive Rating Assigned Aaa (sf)

Cl. A-2, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 26, 2007 Definitive Rating Assigned Aaa (sf)

Cl. X-1B, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 26, 2007 Definitive Rating Assigned Aaa (sf)

Cl. X-2, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 26, 2007 Definitive Rating Assigned Aaa (sf)

Cl. X-4, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 26, 2007 Assigned Aaa (sf)

Cl. X-2M, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 26, 2007 Definitive Rating Assigned Aaa (sf)

Cl. B, Affirmed at Aa2 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to Aa2 (sf)

Cl. C, Affirmed at A1 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to A1 (sf)

Cl. D, Affirmed at A3 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to A3 (sf)

Cl. E, Affirmed at Baa2 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to Baa2 (sf)

Cl. F, Affirmed at Ba1 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to Ba1 (sf)

Cl. G, Affirmed at Ba3 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to Ba3 (sf)

Cl. H, Affirmed at B1 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to B1 (sf)

Cl. J, Downgraded to B3 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to B2 (sf)

Cl. K, Downgraded to Caa2 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to Caa1 (sf)

Cl. L, Downgraded to Caa3 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to Caa2 (sf)

Cl. MS-1, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 16, 2008 Upgraded to Aaa (sf)

Cl. MS-2, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 16, 2008 Upgraded to Aaa (sf)

Cl. MS-3, Affirmed at Aa1 (sf); previously on Apr 16, 2008 Upgraded to Aa1 (sf)

Cl. MS-4, Affirmed at A3 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to A3 (sf)

Cl. MS-5, Affirmed at Baa3 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to Baa3 (sf)

Cl. MS-6, Affirmed at Ba3 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to Ba3 (sf)

Cl. MS-7, Affirmed at B1 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to B1 (sf)

Cl. MS-X, Affirmed at Aaa (sf); previously on Apr 16, 2008 Upgraded to Aaa (sf)

Cl. PH-1, Affirmed at B2 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to B2 (sf)

Cl. PH-2, Affirmed at B3 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to B3 (sf)

Cl. PH-3, Affirmed at Caa1 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to Caa1 (sf)

Cl. MA-1, Affirmed at B1 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to B1 (sf)

Cl. MA-2, Affirmed at B2 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to B2 (sf)

Cl. MA-3, Affirmed at B3 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to B3 (sf)

Cl. MA-4, Downgraded to Caa2 (sf); previously on Dec 3, 2009 Downgraded to Caa1 (sf)

Cl. CA-1, Downgraded to B3 (sf); previously on Oct 28, 2010 B1 (sf) Placed Under Review for Possible Downgrade

Cl. CA-2, Downgraded to Caa1 (sf); previously on Oct 28, 2010 B3 (sf) Placed Under Review for Possible Downgrade

Cl. CA-3, Downgraded to Caa2 (sf); previously on Oct 28, 2010 B3 (sf) Placed Under Review for Possible Downgrade

RATINGS RATIONALE

The downgrades of the pooled classes were due to the deterioration in the performance of six loans in the trust, the Ashford MIP Portfolio Loan, the Felcor Lodging Trust Loan, the 980 Madison Avenue Loan, the Thanksgiving Tower Loan, the Larkspur Hotel Portfolio Loan and the Carr America Portfolio Loan. The downgrades of the non-pooled classes were due to the deterioration in the performance of the Carr America Portfolio Loan. The affirmations were due to key parameters, including Moody's loan to value (LTV) ratio remaining within an acceptable range. Moody's placed three non-pooled classes, Class CA-1, Class CA-2 and Class CA-3, on review for possible downgrade on October 28, 2010. These classes are associated with the Carr America Portfolio Loan. This action concludes Moody's review.

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 current stressed macroeconomic environment and continuing weakness in the commercial real estate and lending markets. Moody's currently views the commercial real estate market as stressed with further performance declines expected in the industrial, office, and retail sectors. Hotel performance has begun to rebound, albeit off a very weak base. Multifamily has also begun to rebound reflecting an improved supply / demand relationship. The availability of debt capital is improving with terms returning towards market norms. Job growth and housing price stability will be necessary precursors to commercial real estate recovery. Overall, Moody's central global scenario remains "hook-shaped" for 2010 and 2011; we expect overall a sluggish recovery in most of the world's largest economies, returning to trend growth rate with elevated fiscal deficits and persistent unemployment levels.

The principal methodology used in this rating was "CMBS: Moody's Approach to Rating Large Loan/Single Borrower Transactions" published in July 2000.

In addition to methodologies and research available on moodys.com, Moody's publishes a weekly summary of structured finance credit, ratings and methodologies, available to all registered users on our website, at www.moody.com/SFDQuickCheck.

Moody's review incorporated the use of the excel-based CMBS Large Loan Model v 8.0 which is used for both large loan and single borrower transactions. The large loan model derives credit enhancement levels based on an aggregation of adjusted loan level proceeds derived from Moody's loan level LTV ratios. Major adjustments to determining proceeds include leverage, loan structure, property type, and sponsorship. These aggregated proceeds are then further adjusted for any pooling benefits associated with loan level diversity, other concentrations and correlations. The model also incorporates a supplementary tool to allow for the testing of the credit support at various rating levels. The scenario or "blow-up" analysis tests the credit support for a rating assuming that loans in the pool default with an average loss severity that is commensurate with the rating level being tested.

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 two sets of quantitative tools -- MOST® (Moody's Surveillance Trends) and CMM (Commercial Mortgage Metrics) on Trepp -- and on a periodic basis through a comprehensive review. Moody's prior full review is summarized in a press release dated December 3, 2009. Please see the ratings tab on the issuer / entity page on moodys.com for the last rating action and the ratings history.

Moody's Investors Service did not receive or take into account a third-party due diligence report on the underlying assets or financial instruments related to the monitoring of this transaction in the past six months.

DEAL PERFORMANCE

As of the November 15, 2010 Payment Date, the transaction's aggregate certificate balance has decreased by 47% to $934.8 million from $1.8 billion at securitization. The certificates are collateralized by 12 mortgage loans ranging in size 15% to 2%, with the top two loans representing 30% of the pool.

Moody's weighted average pooled loan to value (LTV) ratio is 85%, compared to 82% at last review. Moody's stressed debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) is 1.55x, compared to 1.64x at last review.

There are currently three loans in special servicing, the MeriStar Portfolio Loan, the Thanksgiving Tower Loan and the One Riverwalk Place Loan. The pool has incurred $37,856 in cumulative bond losses, affecting Class L.

The MeriStar Portfolio Loan ($47.9 million -- 7% of the pooled balance) is secured by cross -collateralized and cross-defaulted mortgages on 11 full-service hotel properties containing a total of 4,059 keys. Since securitization 24 of the original 35 properties were released, resulting in a 92% reduction in the pooled mortgage balance and a 65% reduction in the trust mortgage balance. The loan pay downs affected only the pooled debt. The $284.5 whole loan includes non-pooled trust debt of $236.6 million, certificate Classes MS-X, MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4 and MS-5. There is also $266.6 million in mezzanine debt.

The loan was transferred to special servicing February 2, 2010 when the borrower indicated that they anticipated difficulty refinancing the loan at the May 2011 maturity date. An extension of the maturity date beyond 2011 is in negotiation. The hotel collateral was appraised in May 2010 for $460.8 million. Moody's LTV ratio for the $47.9 million pooled balance is 14%, the same as at last review. Moody's credit estimate is Aaa, the same as at last review. Moody's $345.6 million valuation is 25% less than the appraised value. The loan sponsor is Blackstone Real Estate Partners.

The Prime Hospitality Portfolio Loan ($99.3 million -- 15%) is secured by cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted mortgages on two full-service and 12 limited-service hotels with a total of 1,954 keys. The two full-service hotels are flagged by Hilton and are located in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey (355 keys) and Saratoga Springs, New York (240 keys). The remaining 12 hotels have Wellesley Inn flags, nine of which are located in Florida; the balance is located in New York and New Jersey. Since securitization, three of the original 17 hotels in the portfolio were released, resulting in a 19% pay down of the trust balance. The whole loan balance of $141.6 million includes $16.4 million in non-pooled trust debt, certificate Classes PH-1, PH-2 and PH-3, and a $25.9 million non-trust junior component. There is also $36.0 million in mezzanine debt.

Revenue per available room (RevPAR) for calendar year 2009 was $59.65, a 17% decline from $72 in 2008. However, there has been improvement in 2010. RevPAR for the year-to-date period ending in June 2010 increased by 5% to $61 from $58 in the same period in 2009, an increase of 2% over Moody's RevPAR at last review. Moody's LTV ratio for the pooled debt is 85%, the same as last review. Moody's credit estimate is B1, the same as last review. The loan sponsor is WH Hotels, L.L.C. and BREP IV.

The Felcor Lodging Trust ($96.2 million -- 15%) is a 52% pari passu interest secured by 12 full-service hotels located in 12 states with a total of 2,930 keys. Brand affiliations include Embassy Suites (seven properties -- 1,739 keys), Doubletree (two properties -- 406 keys), Holiday Inn (one property -- 214 keys), Holiday Inn Select (one property -- 397 keys) and Hilton Suites (one property -- 174 keys). The $130 million whole loan includes $33.8 million of non-trust junior debt. RevPAR for the trailing 12-month period ending June 2010 was $78, a slight decline from calendar year 2009, but a 20% decline from calendar year 2008. Moody's credit estimate is B1, compared to Ba2 at last review.

The Carr California Portfolio Loan ($11.6 million -- 1.2%) is a 50% pari passu interest secured by two office properties located in Sunnyvale and Mountain View, California with total net rentable area of 300,128 square feet. At securitization the portfolio included a third property in San Diego. The $13.5 million whole loan includes $1.9 million in non-pooled trust, certificate Classes CA1, CA2 and CA3. There is also $18.2 million in mezzanine debt. The portfolio is currently approximately 43% leased. The largest tenant is Nokia, leasing 22% of total net rentable area with a lease expiration date of December 31, 2010. The loan sponsor is The Blackstone Group, BREP V. Moody's LTV is 86%. Moody's credit estimate is B2, compared to Ba3 at last review.

REGULATORY DISLOSURES

Information sources used to prepare the credit rating are the following: parties involved in the ratings, parties not involved in the ratings, public information, confidential and proprietary Moody's Investors Service information, and confidential and proprietary Moody's Analytics information.

Moody's Investors Service considers the quality of information available on the issuer or obligation satisfactory for the purposes of maintaining a credit rating.

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Please see the Credit Policy page on Moodys.com for the methodologies used in determining ratings, further information on the meaning of each rating category and the definition of default and recovery.

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Jay Rosen
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Structured Finance Group
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