---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001888524-26-016533"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: null
cik: "0001687031"
company_name: "Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2016-C31"
filed_at: "2026-09-02T13:33:58+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-02T13:35:09.510402+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# C-IV AM acquires Greystone's special servicing division; assumes special servicer role for CMBS trust

## Summary
- On Sept 1, 2026, Greystone sold its special servicing division to C-IV AM; C-IV AM assumed duties for Harlem USA loan under MSC 2016-BNK2 PSA.
- C-IV AM rated MOR CS2 (Morningstar DBRS), CSS2 (Fitch), and on S&P Select Servicer list with 'Average; Ranking Watch Positive'.
- As of 6/30/26, Greystone's portfolio transferred: ~60 transactions, $20.7B UPB; 33 CMBS deals with $14.2B; ~108 assets in active special servicing.
- C-IV AM has resolved 6,017 assets since 2002 with ~$60.7B aggregate principal balance; no servicer event of default.
- Key employees transferred to C-IV AM; no material change in policies; financial condition not expected to impact pool performance.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001888524-26-016533
- form_type: 8-K
- cik: 0001687031
- company_name: Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2016-C31
- filed_at: 2026-09-02T13:33:58+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 6.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1687031/000188852426016533/0001888524-26-016533-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1687031/000188852426016533/msc16c31_8k-09012026.htm

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