ILLINOIS AND WISCONSIN — First Citizens Bank’s Healthcare Finance group has provided $44.2 million in acquisition financing for a three-property medical office portfolio in Illinois and Wisconsin. A partnership between Kayne Anderson Real Estate and Remedy Medical Properties was the borrower. The portfolio totals more than 266,000 square feet. The properties include the ProHealth Medical Group urgent care center in Brookfield, Wis.; the Moreland Medical Center in Waukesha, Wis.; and the Silver Cross Health Center urgent care facility in Mokena, Ill.
WASHINGTON — Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital LLC (BWE) has arranged a $35 million loan for the refinancing of a shopping center located in the state of Washington. Tenants at the property, which was 95 percent leased at the time of sale, include a grocery store anchor and 100,000-square-foot big-box retailer. Tom Turnage and Joe Galosic Jr. of BWE secured the financing through a life insurance company on behalf of the borrower. The non-recourse loan carries a five-year term with interest-only payments for two years, followed by a 30-year amortization schedule. Further information on the borrower and property were not disclosed.
BAYONNE, N.J. — Locally based development and investment firm Delta Equity Management has refinanced Harborview Logistics & Distribution Center, a 195,723-square-foot industrial property located in the Northern New Jersey community of Bayonne. The property features a clear height of 40 feet, 46 loading doors, 32 trailer parking spaces and 149 car parking spaces. Jon Mikula and Michael Lachs of JLL arranged the fixed-rate loan through Lincoln Financial Group. At the time of the loan closing, Harborview Logistics & Distribution Center was fully leased to an affiliate of The Home Depot.
HOUSTON — Envolve Communities, an Alabama-based multifamily owner-operator, has received $24.8 million in financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Coral Hills Apartments, a 172-unit affordable housing complex in Houston. Built in 1973, the property consists of 16 two-story buildings that house one- and two-bedroom units that are reserved for households earning 30, 50 or 60 percent or less of the area median income. The financing includes $14.6 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity, which was provided by Hunt Capital Partners, as well as $11.8 million in construction financing from M1 Bank. Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital also provided a $6.7 million permanent loan.
BOSTON — MassDevelopment, Massachusetts’ state development finance agency and land bank, has issued $151.7 million in tax-exempt bonds to public housing authorities in the Boston suburbs of Brookline, Cambridge, Framingham and Medford. The proceeds will be used to renovate and preserve 368 units of housing for families, seniors, individuals living with disabilities and people experiencing homelessness. Additionally, the bonds will be used to create 46 new affordable apartments as well as to upgrade common areas, infrastructure, safety systems and landscaping. Brookline Housing Authority will use $40 million in proceeds to renovate the Sussman House Apartments in the southwest Boston suburb of Brookline. The community is a 100-unit complex that was built in 1969. Renovations include installing a new roof, windows and exterior cladding system; replacing the central heating and cooling system; upgrading elevators and unit interiors; and a new community room. Cambridge Housing Authority will use $21 million in proceeds to renovate and expand its building at 116 Norfolk St. in Cambridge, which is across the Charles River from Boston. The property, which was built in 1920, will be converted from 38 single-room units into studio apartments with their own kitchens and full bathrooms. Additionally, the project calls for 24 …
ATLANTA — Santander Bank and TD Bank have provided a $100 million construction loan to The Allen Morris Co. for Stella at Star Metals, a 21-story multifamily high-rise development in Atlanta’s West Midtown district. The 327-unit tower is the latest phase for Allen Morris Co.’s Star Metals District, a mixed-use development straddling Howell Mill Road that includes the Sentral at Star Metals apartments and Star Metals Offices. Brasfield & Gorrie constructed the other two properties and will serve as general contractor for Stella at Star Metals. The property will feature units with floor-to-ceiling windows, 10-foot ceiling heights, Italian cabinetry, stone countertops and outdoor balconies. Amenities will include a two-story, full-service bar and green roof terrace on the 17th floor; infinity pool, cabana and grilling stations on the seventh floor; an indoor/outdoor fitness center; dog spa; and a theater-style screening room. Additionally, Stella’s ground level will house 25,000 square feet of retail space anchored by chef-driven restaurants from the restaurateurs at Grass Fed Culture and Fishmonger. Stella residents are expected to move-in by mid-2025. Allen Morris Co. recently acquired 3.3 acres that will house fourth, fifth and sixth phases of Star Metals District.
BATON ROUGE, LA. — Hunt Capital Partners has provided $6.2 million in LIHTC equity for Government Corridor, a 103-year-old affordable housing redevelopment in Baton Rouge. The project will renovate 34 detached single-family and duplex homes that are reserved for families earning up to 30, 50 and 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). Additionally, 30 percent of all homes at Government Corridor will be set aside for special needs households. Originally built in 1920, the campus comprises three clusters that are situated within short distance of the recently overhauled Government Street. Only 15 percent of Government Corridor is occupied, and residents of the occupied units will be relocated until the first phase of the project is complete. The development team for Government Corridor includes general contractor Ethridge Construction; architect Erick Parnell, owner of ArchBoutant; and property manager GHCP Management LLC, an affiliate of nonprofit partner Gulf Coast Housing Partnership (GHCP). Rehabilitation work is underway and scheduled for completion in February 2024. Other capital partners include United Bank, the State of Louisiana Division of Administration Office of Community Development and GCHP.
LAFAYETTE, IND. — JLL Capital Markets has provided an $18.2 million Freddie Mac loan for the acquisition of Cambridge Estates, a 358-unit affordable housing community in Lafayette. About 41 percent of the units are covered by a long-term, project-based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments contract. Constructed between 1973 and 1977, Cambridge Estates includes 40 buildings and is located at 3605 Brandywine Court. Brock Yaffe, Tony Nargi and Nelson Almond of JLL originated the fixed-rate loan on behalf of the borrower, Brikwell.
CARLSBAD, CALIF. — PSRS has arranged $5.9 million in financing for the acquisition of a 32,000-square-foot industrial property in Carlsbad. The deal closed in 35 days to meet the borrower’s 1031 exchange deadline. The non-recourse loan features a five-year term with a 5.55 percent interest rate and a 30-year amortization. Ryan Frankman and Ari Zeen of PSRS arranged the financing through an insurance company.
MARANA, ARIZ. — Ascent Companies and Vanderbuild have received $44.9 million in construction financing for Amavida, a 200-unit apartment community in Marana. The community will be situated northwest of Tucson. The developers are planning to break ground on Amavida in the next few weeks. It will include a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, entertainment lawns, barbecues and dog parks. Amavida will also feature a 3.5-acre private park, an amenity not offered by any other multifamily property in the Tucson area. Brandon Harrington and Tyler Woodard of Northmarq’s debt and equity team secured the financing.