JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2018-C8 8-K

What Happened
JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2018‑C8 filed an 8‑K (Item 8.01) disclosing that, effective January 8, 2026, Torchlight Loan Services, LLC was appointed successor special servicer for the Twelve Oaks Mall Mortgage Loan under the GS Mortgage Securities Trust 2018‑GS9 pooling and servicing agreement (PSA). The Twelve Oaks Mall Mortgage Loan represented approximately 2.3% of the issuing entity’s asset pool as of the cut‑off date. Rialto Capital Advisors, LLC was removed as the prior special servicer for this loan.

Key Details

• The change is effective January 8, 2026.
• The Twelve Oaks Mall Mortgage Loan represented ~2.3% of the trust’s asset pool at cut‑off.
• The loan is part of a loan combination serviced under the GSMS 2018‑GS9 PSA (referenced in the trust’s June 15, 2018 Form 8‑K).
• Successor special servicer: Torchlight Loan Services, LLC (90 Park Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10016; phone 212‑883‑2800).

Why It Matters
A special servicer change affects who manages workout, enforcement and loss‑mitigation actions for the loan if special servicing becomes necessary. For investors, the item is primarily an administrative servicing update; the loan is a relatively small portion (~2.3%) of the trust’s assets. Holders should note the appointment and monitor future trustee or servicer reports for any servicing actions, performance changes, or material updates related to the Twelve Oaks Mall loan.