HICKORY, N.C. — Berkadia has provided an $18.4 million bridge loan for the acquisition of Hawks Landing, a 144-unit, garden-style multifamily community located in Hickory. Brian Gould, Miles Drinkwalter and Pat Cunningham of Berkadia’s D.C. Metro team secured financing through Berkadia’s Proprietary Lending Group (PLG) on behalf of the buyers, Maryland-based Klein Enterprises and RM Communities. Constructed in 2018, Hawks Landing is situated at 2778 2nd East St. near Frye Regional Medical Center. The multifamily community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 746 square feet to 1,173 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the property include a swimming pool, poolside sun deck with ample seating, outdoor grilling area, fully equipped fitness center, fenced pet park, clubhouse and a business center.
Loans
SAN DIEGO — Dwight Mortgage Trust, an affiliate REIT of Dwight Capital, has provided a $48 million construction loan for GH 25, a planned multifamily development in San Diego. CAST Development is the borrower and project developer. The loan will be used alongside sponsor equity to fund construction, establish an interest reserve and cover transaction costs for the borrower. The eight-story project will offer 114 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with ceiling heights up to 10 feet, floor-to-ceiling glass windows and private balconies. Onsite amenities will include a seventh-floor amenity terrace with a plunge pool, fire pits, barbecues and lounge areas. GH 25 will also feature 3,250 square feet of ground-floor retail space and commercial space anchored by a restaurant and wine bar concept. TFWA Architects is serving as architect for the project.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Affinius Capital LLC has provided a $73.4 million loan to finance the ground-up development of Rockpointe at Quarry Trails, an eight-building multifamily property in Columbus with 486 garden-style units. Thrive Cos. is the developer. The project marks the fourth phase of the Quarry Trails mixed-use development, which is owned by Thrive. Affinius Capital previously provided a bridge loan for the first phase. Amenities at Rockpointe will include a community kitchen, gaming areas, coworking facilities, a pool and cabanas. The 85-acre Quarry Trails will include 1,045 apartment units, 600 for-sale homes, 28,000 square feet of Class A office space and 30,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space. Residents will have access to kayaking, rock climbing and mountain biking, as the development is located within a natural, unmanicured 220-acre metro park. Chad Kiner, Conor Lee, Grant Proegler and Brody Hoying of BWE arranged the financing.
APPLETON, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $10.4 million loan for the refinancing of Urbane115 Apartments, a 46-unit apartment complex in Appleton. The newly built property, located adjacent to Fox Commons, features a mix of studio to two-bedroom units. Robert Bhat of MMCC arranged agency financing on behalf of the private borrower. The five-year, nonrecourse loan features a 65 percent loan-to-value ratio and an interest rate of 6.1 percent.
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS — Red Oak Capital Holdings has provided a $9.7 million bridge loan for the refinancing of the Panda Biotech High Plains Hemp Gin facility in Wichita Falls, about 115 miles northwest of Fort Worth. Built in 1978 and renovated to the tune of $34 million over the years, the facility comprises seven buildings totaling 472,903 square feet on a 97-acre site. Grant Garlock and Miles Kallial of BMC Capital arranged the loan, which carries a two-year term and a fixed 10.5 percent interest rate, through Red Oak. The new financing allows the sponsor, Panda Biotech CEO Robert Carter, to continue operations at what is projected to be the largest industrial hemp processing facility in the world.
Green Mills Breaks Ground on $26M Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Central Florida
by John Nelson
OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLA. — Green Mills Group has broken ground on a $26 million affordable seniors housing community in unincorporated Osceola County. Dubbed Poinciana Parc, the midrise property will comprise 86 units and amenities including a fitness center, business center, club/game room, laundry room and a swimming pool. The Florida Housing Finance Corp. awarded the project a 9 percent tax credit allocation in May 2023. Additional capital partners on Poinciana Parc include TD Bank, Raymond James Affordable Housing Investments and Neighborhood Lending Partners.
MIDDLE ISLAND, N.Y. — Black Bear Capital Partners (BBCP) has arranged a $24 million construction loan for The Villas at Oak Run, a 74-unit multifamily project on Long Island. The 23.5-acre site is located at the northeast corner of Birchwood Park Drive and Middle Country Road in Middle Island, and the development carries a $35 million price tag. The project will consist of 37 duplex buildings with age-restricted, two-bedroom units. The property will include an affordable housing component and amenities such as an indoor fitness center, walking path and pickleball courts. Bryan Manz and Emil DePasquale of BBCP arranged the loan, which carried a two-year term and a 70 percent loan-to-value ratio, through Kearny Bank on behalf of the developer, The Crest Group.
Gantry Secures $15M Acquisition Loan for North Canyons Business Center in Livermore, California
by Amy Works
LIVERMORE, CALIF. — Gantry has secured a $15 million permanent loan for the purchase of North Canyons Business Center, located at 3025-3095 Independence Drive in Livermore. The six-building business offers 105,000 square feet of industrial and office space. Tony Kaufmann and Joe Foley of Gantry arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate loan for the borrower, a private real estate investor. The loan was structured with one of Gantry’s correspondent insurance company lenders with an interest-only period transitioning to 30-year amortization. Gantry will service the loan. The borrower plans to reposition the asset, including increasing industrial use ratios at the property and activating a leasing program.
FRISCO, TEXAS — Carbon Cos. and Greenway Investment Co. have received roughly $125 million in construction financing for The Links on PGA Parkway, an apartment community located about 30 miles north of Dallas in Frisco. The debt, which was arranged by the Carbon Cos. internal team, will be used to complete the construction of the final two phases of the four-phase, 38-acre development. The financing includes a syndicated bank loan facility and mezzanine loan. Origin Bank arranged the syndicated bank loan, with participant banks including Simmons Bank, North Dallas Bank & Trust CO, b1Bank and Century Bank. Once fully completed in 2027, The Links on PGA Parkway will total 1,310 residential units. The first two phases of the development, which opened in December 2021 and October 2023, delivered 690 apartments and a two-acre city park. Phases III and IV will add an additional 620 apartments, as well as 815 underground parking spots. Last fall, ownership secured a $138.3 million loan from MF1 Capital for the refinancing of Phase I of the development. Phases I and II of the development feature a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans. Community amenities include two pools with outdoor lounges, two clubhouses, two …
Fairstead Invests $10M for Renovation of Affordable Housing Community in Chesapeake, Virginia
by John Nelson
CHESAPEAKE, VA. — Fairstead has invested nearly $10 million for the renovation of Peaceful Village Apartments, a 65-unit affordable housing community located at 3000 Welcome Road in Chesapeake. Fairstead is partnering with the Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority, which manages the community, for the renovation through HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. The overhaul will include new energy-efficient appliances, renovated kitchens, new exterior siding and the construction of a new community center. All renovations are expected to be complete by fall 2026. Built in 1995, Peaceful Village offers a mix of three- and four-bedroom townhomes reserved for households earning below $32,000 annually to $63,900 (60 percent of the area median income). Capital partners on the renovation include Berkadia, Freddie Mac, U.S. Bank and Woodforest Bank.