WAYCROSS, GA. AND PARAGOULD, ARK. — North Avenue Capital has closed two acquisition loans totaling $16.8 million for properties in Georgia and Arkansas. USDA Rural Development Business & Industry funded the loans on behalf of the undisclosed borrowers.
In Waycross, North Avenue arranged $7.3 million in financing for the acquisition of a 51,548-square-foot mixed-use center. Enhanced Resource Corp., a business management operation, anchors the property. Other tenants include Surchero’s Fresh Grill, AppleCare, Bone & Joint Institute and Southeastern Credit Union.
In Paragould, North Avenue arranged a $9.3 million acquisition loan for a 579,015-square-foot, single-tenant industrial facility. Arkansas-based LA Darling occupies the property, which it has leased for more than 50 years. LA Darling, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, is a retail merchandising solutions firm that builds out physical displays and fixtures for chains such as Walmart and Best Buy.