Concentrations of Credit Risk

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Risks And Uncertainties [Abstract]

Concentrations of Credit Risk

(24) Concentrations of Credit Risk

The lending activities of Newmark create credit risk in the event that counterparties do not fulfill their contractual payment obligations. In particular, Newmark is exposed to credit risk related to the Fannie Mae DUS and Freddie Mac TAH loans (See Note 23 — “Financial Guarantee Liability”). As of September 30, 2019, 22% and 16% of the $5.7 billion of the maximum loss (See Note 23 — “Financial Guarantee Liability”) was for properties located in California and Texas, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, 25% and 16% of the $5.8 billion of the maximum loss (See Note 23 — “Financial Guarantee Liability”) was for properties located in California and Texas, respectively.