JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2016-C2 8-K

What Happened
JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2016-C2 filed an 8-K on Jan 8, 2026 announcing that Torchlight Loan Services, LLC was appointed successor special servicer for the Quaker Bridge Mall Mortgage Loan under the trust’s pooling and servicing agreement (the JPMDB 2016-C2 PSA). Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association, was removed as special servicer pursuant to Section 7.01(d) of the PSA. The Quaker Bridge Mall Mortgage Loan represented approximately 9.3% of the issuing entity’s asset pool as of the cut-off date.

Key Details

• Quaker Bridge Mall Mortgage Loan = ~9.3% of the trust’s asset pool (as of cut-off date).
• Special servicer change effective January 8, 2026; removal under Section 7.01(d) of the JPMDB 2016-C2 PSA (PSA dated May 1, 2016).
• Successor special servicer: Torchlight Loan Services, LLC (executive office: 90 Park Ave, 20th Fl, New York, NY 10016; phone 212-883-2800).
• Former special servicer removed: Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, N.A.

Why It Matters
The special servicer oversees defaulted, distressed or otherwise non‑performing loans and handles loss mitigation or enforcement actions. Because the Quaker Bridge Mall loan makes up a meaningful portion (~9.3%) of the pool, the appointment of a new special servicer may affect how that loan is managed going forward. Investors in the trust should note the change and monitor future filings for any actions or updates related to the Quaker Bridge Mall Mortgage Loan.