AUSTIN, TEXAS — Cottonwood Group, a real estate private equity firm with offices in Boston, Los Angeles and New York, has provided a $105 million construction loan for a 223,500-square-foot life sciences project in Austin. The facility, which will be a build-to-suit project for biotechnology company BillionToOne, will be located within the 425-acre EastVillage mixed-use development on the city’s northeast side. The master developer of EastVillage, Buffalo-based Reger Holdings, has partnered with San Francisco-based Tarlton Properties to develop the facility, which is expected to support the creation of about 1,000 new jobs. Newmark and CBRE co-arranged the loan. Completion is slated for early 2027.
Loans
Newmark Provides Agency Refinancing for New 350-Unit Apartment Community in Frederick, Maryland
by John Nelson
FREDERICK, MD. — Newmark has provided a Fannie Mae near-stabilization loan for the refinancing of EDE, a new 350-unit apartment community in Frederick. The amount of the fixed-rate loan was not disclosed. Adam Randall, John Westby-Gibson and Drake Blodgett of Newmark originated the five-year, interest-only loan on behalf of the borrower, The Goldstar Group. Completed in 2024, EDE features a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a resort-style pool with a sun shelf and daybeds, clubroom, 24-hour fitness center, coworking spaces and a coffee bar.
STAMFORD, CONN. — Miami-based lender 3650 Capital has provided a $32 million mezzanine loan for The Coastline, a 198-unit multifamily project that will be located in the southern coastal Connecticut city of Stamford. The Coastline, which will be located in the city’s downtown area, will rise 13 stories and will include 17 units that will be subject to income restrictions, as well as 4,500 square feet of retail space. The amenity package will consist of a fourth-floor pool and outdoor lounge, a 14th-floor rooftop deck with a dog run, fitness center, a children’s play area, tenant lounge, multiple conference rooms and a bocce ball court. Perkins Eastman is the project architect, and KL Masters Construction Co. is the general contractor. Bank OZK is the senior lender. Newmark arranged the mezzanine loan on behalf of the developer, a partnership led by local developer F.D. Rich Co. Completion is slated for summer 2027.
MMCC Arranges $28.1M in Financing for Sunset Terrace Apartment Community in Renton, Washington
by Amy Works
RENTON, WASH. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged $28.1 million in financing for Sunset Terrace, a multifamily property located at 2715 Sunset Lane NE in Renton. Tammy Linden of MMCC arranged the financing with Lument on behalf of the borrower, ST Renton LLC. The transaction was executed as a HUD 223(f) loan with green certification, providing maximum leverage to retire the interim acquisition bridge loan originally arranged by Linden and MMC at the issuance of the temporary certificate of occupancy in July 2023. Sunset Terrace features 211 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, live/work units and two commercial tenant suites, totaling 3,986 rentable square feet. Community amenities include in-unit laundry, a fitness center, business center, clubhouse, rooftop deck with barbecue grills, gated garage parking, bike racks and pet-friendly accommodations.
SAN DIEGO — PSRS has arranged $13.4 million in construction financing for the development of a multifamily complex in San Diego. The nine-story development will offer 70 apartments, including 69 studios and a one-bedroom/one-bath unit, with an average unit size of approximately 360 square feet. Financed through a debt fund, Trevan Swierczewski and Alexander Santulis of PSRS secured a nonrecourse loan at a 75 percent loan-to-cost ratio, with a 24-month term and two six-month extension options.
LANSING, MICH. — ACRES Capital has provided a $30.5 million first mortgage to finance the acquisition of Gateway Lofts, a student-oriented multifamily community in Lansing. Built in 2021, the property features 181 units across a five-story building. In addition to 9,334 square feet of ground-floor retail space, the community features a fitness center, clubhouse, game room, coffee bar, bike storage, conference room and 204 surface parking spaces. The property is located 0.7 miles from Michigan State University. Vesper was the borrower.
CLERMONT, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $3.9 million loan for the refinancing of a 15,520-square-foot retail strip center located at 9350 U.S. 192 in Clermont, 26 miles southwest of Orlando. Tenants at the property include several restaurants, a healthcare office and a tattoo parlor. Garrett Fierstein of MMCC’s Orlando office secured the financing through a national credit union on behalf of the privately based borrower. The loan features a 10-year term with a 25-year amortization period and a 65 percent loan-to-value ratio.
YONKERS, N.Y. — New Jersey-based financial intermediary Cronheim Mortgage has arranged a $10.3 million loan for the refinancing of a two-building, mixed-use portfolio in Yonkers, located north of New York City. The portfolio consists of Nepperhan Plaza, an office and retail building, and YoHo Lofts, a multi-story industrial loft building that has been converted to artist housing. The names of the direct lender and borrower were not disclosed.
CBRE Provides $43.5M Agency Refinancing for Vibe at Echo Street West Apartments in Atlanta
by John Nelson
ATLANTA — CBRE has provided a $43.5 million loan for the refinancing of Vibe at Echo Street West, a 292-unit apartment community located at 750 Echo St. NW in Atlanta’s West Midtown district. Completed in 2023, the property is part of the larger Echo Street West mixed-use development and fronts the Atlanta BeltLine’s Westside BeltLine Connector. Blake Cohen of CBRE’s Atlanta Multifamily Debt & Structured Finance team originated the Fannie Mae loan on behalf of the borrowers, Lincoln Property Co. and Bridge Investment Group. The financing will pay off existing debt and will support the lease-up and continued stabilization of Vibe at Echo Street West. The eight-story, wrap-style buildings offers a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units, with 20 percent designated as affordable housing. Amenities include a resort-style pool with cabanas, modern fitness center, business center with micro-offices, pet spa and an outdoor kitchen.
CHICAGO — Mavrek and ACRES Commercial Realty Corp. have received financing for the conversion of 65 E Wacker Place, an historic office building in Chicago, into apartments. The development will be named Wacker Place. With the issuance of the full building permit, interior construction is poised to begin. The property will be redeveloped into a 252-unit luxury apartment complex. The project team includes McHugh Construction and architect Pappageorge Haymes Partners. Chris Knight of JLL represented the development team in the placement of debt. The financing includes a $62.4 million senior loan from Derby Lane Partners and an $11 million loan from Hoyne Savings Bank. The project’s capital stack includes more than $17 million in federal and Illinois state historic tax credits, which were monetized through PNC Bank. Wacker Place will offer a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities will include a coworking lounge, fitness center and rooftop deck. Morton’s The Steakhouse will continue its tenancy on the ground floor. The property was originally constructed as the Millinery Mart Building and later served as the home of the Esquire offices.