FRANKLIN AND WAUKESHA, WIS. — BMO’s Healthcare Real Estate Group has provided a $70.6 million bridge loan for the recapitalization of two senior living communities totaling 290 units in Franklin and Waukesha. The borrower is a joint venture between New Perspective Senior Living, Boldt Capital and Fengate Asset Management. Loan proceeds include capital allocated for future improvements and value enhancement.
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CHICAGO — BWE has arranged a $17 million loan for the acquisition of 939 North Avenue, a Class A mixed-use property in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The asset features roughly 200,000 square feet of retail, fitness and medical office space as well as a 350-space parking garage. Daniel Rosenberg and Logan Petersmeyer of BWE arranged the loan on behalf of the borrowers, Farpoint Development and MCZ Development Group. A debt fund provided the loan, which features interest-only payments.
ZOM Living, MetLife Obtain $63M Construction Financing for Apartment Development in Tampa
by John Nelson
TAMPA, FLA. — ZOM Living and capital partner MetLife Investment Management have obtained $63 million in construction financing for MetWest Residential, an eight-story, 375-unit apartment development in Tampa’s Westshore District. The direct lender was not disclosed, but public records show the lender is TD Bank. The property will be situated on a northwest parcel within the 30-acre MetWest International mixed-use development, which features 1 million square feet of offices, a 175-room AC Hotel by Marriott and a 56,000-square-foot retail village. Designed by Memphis-based Looney Ricks Kiss, MetWest Residential will feature a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 576 to 1,601 square feet. Amenities will include an elevated resort-style pool with an outdoor deck and aqua lounge; a courtyard with a canopy and fire pit; fitness center; coworking and conference spaces for residents working from home; a dog park; speakeasy lounge concept on the eighth floor; 3,000 square feet of retail space; and a six-story parking garage. ZOM Living and MetLife Investment Management plan to deliver the property in summer 2026.
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $62M Construction Financing for Multifamily Development in Columbia, South Carolina
by John Nelson
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Walker & Dunlop has arranged $62 million in debt and equity financing for the construction of Burnside Farms Apartments, a new 308-unit multifamily development in Columbia. The borrowers, South Coast Property Investments and Abacus Capital, plan to break ground in June. Jamie Butler, Cliff Ayers, Michael Bowles and Jason McFadden of Walker & Dunlop arranged the non-recourse financing on behalf of the borrowers. The apartment community will feature a mix of market-rate and affordable housing units. The property will be situated at the intersection of Cliff Kinder and Pineview roads within the larger Burnside Farms master-planned community.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Northmarq has provided a $23.6 million Fannie Mae acquisition loan for The District at SoCo, a 215-unit apartment complex in Austin. The site at 501 E. Oltorf St. is located near the downtown area. The District at SoCo was built in 2012 and offers one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, outdoor kitchen and a dog park. Jesse Lemos of Northmarq originated the five-year, interest-only loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
DETROIT — Bernard Financial Group (BFG) has arranged a $3.8 million loan for the refinancing of a 142-unit multifamily property in Detroit. Dennis Bernard and Joshua Bernard of BFG arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Cityside Owner LLC. Genworth Life and Annuity Insurance Co. provided the loan.
PSRS Arranges $7M Loan for Refinancing of Retail, Office Building in Pasadena, California
by Amy Works
PASADENA, CALIF. — Locally based financial intermediary PSRS has arranged a $7 million loan for the refinancing of The Superior Building, a 43,916-square-foot historic retail property in Pasadena. Built in 1896 and renovated in 1990, The Superior Building features ground-floor retail space and office suites on the upper two floors. Michael Tanner and Tony Messiah of PSRS arranged the financing for the borrower, Edgewood Realty Partners. The direct lender was not disclosed.
Colliers Mortgage Secures $8.9M Refinancing for Northside Townhomes in Spartanburg, South Carolina
by John Nelson
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Colliers Mortgage has secured an $8.9 million loan for the refinancing of Northside Townhomes in Spartanburg. The 47-unit property features three-bedroom townhome residences. Amenities at the community include attached garages for select units, off-street parking and access to the Hub City Farmers Market. Bill Mattice and Phillip Cox of Colliers Mortgage orginated the 35-year financing on behalf of the borrower, an entity doing business as Spartanburg RE Investments LLC.
WHEELING, ILL. — Associated Bank has provided a $2.7 million loan for the acquisition of a 58,174-square-foot warehouse in the Chicago suburb of Wheeling. Located on Messner Drive adjacent to the Chicago Executive Airport, the fully leased property is home to Ashland Millwork and Cadence Inc. Daniel Barrins of Associated Bank originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, The Missner Group/Greystar-Thackeray.
NEW YORK CITY — Walker & Dunlop has arranged a $155 million loan for the refinancing of The Lexington Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, which is part of the Marriott Autograph Collection family of brands. Hudson Bay Capital provided the loan. Jordan Casella, Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz and Christopher de Raet of Walker & Dunlop originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between MCR Hotels, Island Capital Group and Three Wall Capital. The joint venture first acquired the property in 2021. The 28-story building was originally constructed in 1929 and houses 725 rooms, including six specialty suites. One of those suites is known as the Norma Jeane Suite and once served as the residence of Marilyn Monroe and her then-husband, New York Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio. (Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson.) The hotel’s amenities include 3,000 square feet of meeting and event space and an onsite restaurant and bar. The property also houses retail space that is leased to Crunch Fitness and Starbucks. “This transaction not only underscores the resilience of the New York City hospitality market but also reaffirms the enduring appeal of this city as a major tourist and …