MADISON, WIS. — Associated Bank has structured a $23.6 million financing package for the construction of a new affordable housing development in Madison that will serve veterans and their families. The financing included a $13.4 million construction loan and $9.4 million of low-income housing tax credit equity. The bank also sponsored a $750,000 affordable housing project grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank system. Bryan Schreiter of Associated Bank managed the loan and closing.
The development, named Valor on Washington, will be situated at 1322 E. Washington Ave. Gorman & Co. is the developer, general contractor and property manager. Construction is underway with completion slated for September 2021. The 59-unit, six-story project will include 12 supportive housing units reserved for those making no more than 30 percent of the area median income. Lutheran Social Services will provide supportive services for these units. Dryhootch, a nonprofit dedicated to safe housing for veterans, will also provide a variety of services for residents.