SAN DIEGO — Driftwood Capital has obtained $37.9 million in construction financing for the development of Element by Westin Mission Valley, an extended stay hotel in San Diego’s Mission Valley neighborhood. Upon completion, the hotel will feature 148 suite-style rooms, more than 5,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a fitness center, courtyard, lobby bar and lounge and a restaurant. Situated on 1.5 acres, The Element by Westin Mission Valley is slated for completion by the end of 2026. Driftwood Capital currently owns the adjacent hotel, Marriott Mission Valley, which was purchased in 2019 with the adjacent development parcel with the plans to renovate the existing property and later develop an extended-stay hotel that would benefit from Marriott’s amenities, resort-style pool and parking. Jordan Ray, Jamie Matheny, Steven Buchwald and Rachael Krawiecki of IPA Capital Markets secured the financing from Fifth Third Bank for the sponsor, a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment, development and lending platform specializing in hospitality properties.
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.8M in Financing for Multifamily Complex in Santa Clara, California
by Amy Works
SANTA CLARA, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has secured $3.8 million in financing for the purchase of a 20-unit apartment property located at 1577 Pomeroy Ave. in Santa Clara. David Campbell of Marcus & Millichap’s Palo Alto, Calif., office arranged the financing with a Western-based bank on behalf of a private client. Terms of the 30-year loan include a 6 percent interest rate with 30-year amortization and a 60 percent loan-to-value ratio.
PHOENIX — JLL has arranged a $271.9 million recapitalization of an eight-property build-to-rent (BTR) residential portfolio in Arizona, Colorado and Texas. Kevin MacKenzie, Michael Joseph, Brad Miner, Matthew Putterman, Chris Shea, Caroline Novak and Weston Nearon of JLL arranged the debt and equity financing placements on behalf of the borrower, NexMetro, a Phoenix-based BTR developer behind the Avilla Homes brand. The new financing infusions include the assumption of $206 million in agency financing and $65.9 million of preferred equity from Stockbridge. The properties were developed between 2018 and 2019 and include Avilla Camelback Ranch, Avilla Centerra Crossing, Avilla Deer Valley, Avilla Lehi Crossing and Avilla Meadows in Arizona; Avilla Buffalo Run in Commerce City, Colo.; and Avilla Northside and Avilla Heritage in the Dallas-Forth metroplex markets of McKinney and Grand Prairie, respectively. The eight properties total 1,061 units. The most recent recapitalization allows NexMetro to return capital to investors while continuing to tackle its development pipeline, which comprises 60 projects across the Sun Belt in various stages of completion. JLL also closed a previously announced round of financing that included a $78.7 million equity investment from Artemis and $160 million of debt from Blackstone for four NexMetro BTR properties in Arizona …
Ethos Commercial Advisors Secures Acquisition Financing for Eastport Plaza Shopping Center in Portland
by Amy Works
PORTLAND, ORE. — Ethos Commercial Advisors has arranged acquisition financing for Eastport Plaza, a neighborhood shopping center in Portland. Situated in Portland’s Jade District, the 275,518-square-foot property is anchored by Ross Dress for Less, LA Fitness, Dollar Tree, a Regal movie theater and an assortment of national and local tenants. The buyers successfully backfilled the former Joanne’s Fabric with a national tenant to occupy 28,000 square feet to bring the center to 95 percent occupancy. Daniel Natsch and Matthew Illias of Ethos Commercial Advisors arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan with a life insurance company. The loan featured a 66 percent loan-to-value ratio.
CBRE Arranges $42.7M Construction Loan for Jax Apartment Development in Monroe, Georgia
by John Nelson
MONROE, GA. — CBRE has arranged a $42.7 million construction loan for The Jax, a 282-unit, garden-style apartment development located at 200 Aycock Ave. in Monroe, about 40 miles east of downtown Atlanta. Blake Cohen and Charlie Clark of CBRE’s Debt & Structured Finance team in Atlanta arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Green River Builders and ARC Multifamily Group. Atlanta-based Peachtree Group provided the 2.5-year, interest-only loan at approximately 74 percent loan-to-cost. The Jax will comprise seven three-story residential buildings housing one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments averaging 1,117 square feet in size. Amenities will include a business center, clubhouse, pool, fitness center, volleyball court, picnic area, EV charging stations and a breakfast/coffee concierge. The construction timeline was not released.
CHICAGO — Lument has provided $110.8 million in Fannie Mae loans for the refinancing of a six-property multifamily portfolio in Chicago. The loans refinance existing bank debt for the borrower, BJB Properties, a Chicago-based owner-operator that owns and manages over 70 communities. Evan Hom of Lument led the transaction. All loans feature fixed interest rates, 10-year terms and 35-year amortization schedules. The properties total 769 units and are located in the Near North Side, the Loop, Rogers Park and Lincoln Park. Approximately half of the units are affordable to renters earning up to 80 percent of the area median income. All of the communities average nearly 100 percent occupancy.
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $81M Refinancing for Enclave Heritage Flats in Chula Vista, California
by Amy Works
CHULA VISTA, CALIF. — Walker & Dunlop has arranged an $81 million loan for the refinancing of Enclave Heritage Flats, a low-rise apartment complex in Chula Vista. Located at 1800 Santa Carolina Road, Enclave Heritage Flats offers 312 one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities at the pet-friendly community include a fitness center, resort-style swimming pool and movie screening theater. Gregory Richardson of Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets, along with Andrew Yaroma, Kimberly Schmitz and Terri Magnani of Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners, arranged the loan for the borrower, Baldwin and Sons LLC.
Inland Mortgage Capital Originates $18.3M Bridge Loan for Multifamily Property in Colorado
by Amy Works
EVANS, COLO. — Inland Mortgage Capital has originated and closed an $18.3 million nonrecourse bridge loan for a multifamily community in Evans. Located two miles from the University of Northern Colorado, the 192-unit property primarily serves as a student housing community. At the time of financing, the community was 86 percent leased. The undisclosed borrower plans to use the capital for interior and exterior renovations, including upgraded flooring, cabinets and appliances in each unit. All common area amenities will also be updated, including a new clubhouse, resort-style pool, pickleball court, 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor gaming area, two dog parks and a pet spa.
Northmarq Arranges $78.5M Refinancing for 773-Bed Student Housing Community in Reno, Nevada
by Amy Works
RENO, NEV. — Northmarq has arranged a $78.5 million refinancing for The Dean Reno, a 773-bed student housing property located near the University of Nevada, Reno. Built in 2023, the community offers fully furnished units alongside shared amenities including a cyber lounge, fitness center, yoga studio and grilling stations. Justin Glasgow of Northmarq secured the financing through Heitman on behalf of the borrowers, GMH Communities and CRG. Terms of the financing were not released.
ATLANTA — AEW Capital Management has provided a $75 million loan to refinance the construction loan for The Hadley, a 300-unit, high-rise multifamily complex located in Midtown Atlanta. The borrower was not disclosed, but a joint venture between StreetLights Residential and PGIM Real Estate completed the project in 2023. Situated at 770 Juniper St. NE, The Hadley features studios, one-, two- and three bedrooms ranging from 534 square feet to 1,716 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the property include a fitness center, private resident bar, onsite coffee lounge and coworking space, dog park and spa, gated parking garage and a rooftop swimming pool with cabanas. The property was nearly fully occupied at the time of financing.