MIDLOTHIAN, VA. — Newmark has negotiated a $23.1 million HUD-insured construction loan to fund the next phase of Summerfield Apartments, a multifamily complex located within the Winterfield Crossing development in Midlothian, a suburb of Richmond. Nemo Hannafin and Ed Belz of Newmark secured the financing on behalf of the landlord, an entity doing business as Summerfield Apartments LLC, in the transaction. The next phase of the Summerfield Apartments’ project will bring an additional 122 units to the Winterfield Crossing mixed-use development. The construction timeline was not disclosed.
Loans
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Northmarq has arranged a $19.6 million loan for the refinancing of Market Lofts on Third, a 192-unit multifamily complex located at 2225 3rd Ave. N in Birmingham. Jesse Lemos and William Rhett of Northmarq’s Nashville Debt and Equity team arranged the 10-year Fannie Mae loan on behalf of the borrower, an entity doing business as EPT Holdings LLC. The loan features five years of interest-only payments. Originally known as Birmingham’s Municipal Market, the property has also served as a home for an automobile equipment company, bowling alley and office space. Market Lofts on Third was renovated in 2023 as a mixed-use development and now offers 140,000 square feet of living space, as well as 8,000 square feet of space dedicated for commercial use. The complex features studio, one- and two-bedroom floorplans up to 973 square feet in size, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a rooftop deck with downtown views, a courtyard gathering space and fire pit, fitness center, laundry center, off-street parking, residential lounge, coffee bar, billiards, pet park with shampoo station and 24-hour emergency maintenance, as well as “wash, dry and fold” laundry services. Market Lofts on Third also offers furnished apartment options available through the CORT Furnishing rental …
SAN ANTONIO — Sonnenblick-Eichner Co., a California-based financial intermediary, has arranged $22.6 million in first mortgage leasehold financing for the 213-room Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in San Antonio. The 12-story hotel is located in the downtown area and offers 9,841 square feet of meeting and event space, a fitness center, an interior open-air courtyard and multiple onsite food-and-beverage options. The debt retires a maturing 10-year loan that was also originated by Sonnenblick-Eichner. The names of the lender and borrower were not disclosed.
Forman Capital Provides $20M Construction Loan for Redevelopment, Completion of Retail Travel Center Near Mobile, Alabama
by Abby Cox
ROBERTSDALE, ALA. — Forman Capital has provided a $20 million construction bridge loan to LV Petroleum, the largest owner and operator of TA Travel Center franchises in the United States, for the redevelopment and completion of a retail travel plaza at 27801 County Road 64 in Robertsdale. Formerly the Oasis Travel Center, the property has already been converted into a TA Travel Center with all facilities operating, except for diesel fuel sales. Situated about 27 miles east of Mobile, the 51-acre site features 26,797 square feet of retail space, including Subway and Sbarro restaurants, eight gas pumps, five diesel pumps, four diesel emission fluid pumps and parking for 100 vehicles and 220 semi-trucks. Brett Forman, Ben Jacobson, Scott Mehlman, Ty Regnier and Cam Fleury of Forman Capital internally represented the firm in the transaction. LV Petroleum operates more than 40 convenience stores and travel centers throughout the country.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Israel’s Bank Hapoalim has provided a $33 million construction loan for Joyce Kilmer Logistics Center, a 195,421-square-foot industrial project that will be located in the Central New Jersey community of New Brunswick. The site is proximate to Exit 9 off the New Jersey Turnpike, and the facility will have two buildings that will feature a clear height of 36 feet and 32 loading docks. Brad Domenico, Frank Stanislaski and Jack Subers of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, a partnership between two New Jersey-based firms, Faropoint and Deugen Development.
LOS ANGELES — PSRS has arranged $10 million in refinancing for Coronado Apartments, a multifamily property in Los Angeles. The apartment building offers 33 studio, one- and two-bedroom units, underground parking and a rooftop deck. Jonny Soleimani and George Gianoukakis of PSRS secured a five-year, full-term interest-only loan through a bank execution.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based financial intermediary ERG Commercial Real Estate has arranged a $3 million loan for the refinancing of a mixed-use building in Lower Manhattan. The 5,443-square-foot building is located at 79 Avenue A in the Alphabet City neighborhood and houses six apartments and two commercial spaces, both of which were occupied at the time of the loan closing. The names of the borrower and direct lender were not disclosed.
KANSAS CITY, MO. — Gantry has arranged an $11.5 million loan for the acquisition of The Life at Highland Village multifamily property in Kansas City’s Lewis Heights neighborhood. The 200-unit garden-style community includes 11 buildings with a mix of one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Most units feature recent appliance upgrades and new finishes. Amenities include a grass-covered open space, pool, playground and dog park. Mark Reichter and Alex Frook of Gantry arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, a private real estate investor. An insurance company lender provided the three-year, fixed-rate loan, which features an upfront interest-only period followed by a 30-year amortization.
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — JLL has arranged a $131.1 million bridge loan for a 390-unit multifamily property in the Northern New Jersey community of Elmwood Park. The financing covers Phases III and IV of a larger development known as Riverwalk. Units feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and range in size from 772 to 2,321 square feet. Riverwalk offers amenities such as a pool, fitness center, outdoor grilling and dining areas, a dog park, riverside nature path, multiple resident lounges and coworking space. Thomas Didio, Thomas Didio Jr., Gerard Quinn, Michael Mataras and Tyler Caricato of JLL arranged the five-year, floating-rate loan through MF1 Capital. A private real estate company headed by Bernard Langan owns Riverwalk.
Dwight Mortgage Trust Funds Loans for Two New Build-to-Rent Communities in Georgia Totaling $44.3M
by John Nelson
AUBURN AND PORT WENTWORTH, GA. — Dwight Mortgage Trust has financed two bridge loans totaling $44.3 million for two new build-to-rent (BTR) communities in Georgia. The assets include The Station at Kentmere in Auburn and Waterside at Rice Hope in Port Wentworth. The borrower was ARK Homes for Rent. The Station at Kentmere is a 149-unit townhome community featuring three-bedroom residences, all with one-car garages and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Amenities include a modern clubhouse with an indoor lounge, fitness center, resort-style pool with sun deck, outdoor entertainment and picnic areas and grilling stations. Waterside at Rice Hope comprises 103 three-bedroom townhomes, each with two-and-a-half-bathrooms and one-car garages. Amenities include a clubhouse, playground, lap pool, lazy river, fishing pond and grilling areas.