BUDA, TEXAS — BWE, the commercial lender formerly known as Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, has provided a $14.3 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of Tuscany Park Apartment Homes, a 176-unit affordable housing complex located in the southern Austin suburb of Buda. The property consists of 14 buildings, and the majority (142) of the units are reserved for households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, playground and a community room. Jon Killough and John Roberts of BWE originated the financing, which was structured with a floating interest rate and five years of interest-only payments, on behalf of the borrower, Alabama-based Envolve Communities.
CALIFORNIA — Forbright Bank and HJ Sims have partnered to finance the acquisition of two skilled nursing facilities in California. The skilled nursing facilities feature approximately 150 beds. The borrower plans to invest in the physical plants of both facilities. The financing partners described the buyer as “a top-tier skilled nursing operator.” Further details on the properties, buyer and seller were not disclosed. Forbright and HJ Sims closed a unique unitranche loan product to provide financing for the acquisition. This loan product acts as a single debt obligation with one set of loan documents and one monthly mortgage payment.
MESA, ARIZ. — StarPoint Properties has received a $52 million loan for the construction of Lotus Point, a 245-unit apartment community in Mesa. Jeff Sause, Wyatt Strahan and Elle Miraglia of JLL Capital Markets arranged the construction financing for the project through a debt fund. Lotus Point will rise four stories and offer studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities will include a fitness center, clubhouse, coworking facility and community kitchen. On-site parking will include a mix of tuck-under and grade-level parking. Development is slated for completion by early 2025.
LOS ANGELES — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $11.8 million in permanent financing for Third Thyme, a 104-unit affordable housing community in Los Angeles. Anson Snyder led the team that secured the 15-year, fixed-rate, Freddie Mac loan on behalf of the borrower, West Hollywood Community Housing Corp. JLL Real Estate Capital will service the loan. Third Thyme is located at 1441 W. 3rd St. on a 14,866-square-foot site. The property will utilize 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and public funds. Income restrictions were not disclosed.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Berkadia has arranged a $47 million construction loan for The One at Hope Mills, a 360-unit, garden-style apartment community that will be located at 3680 Elk Road in Fayetteville. Mitch Sinberg, Brad Williamson, Scott Wadler and Matt Robbins of Berkadia’s South Florida office arranged financing on behalf of the Miami-based borrower, One Real Estate Investment (OREI). City National Bank of Florida and Abanca provided the floating-rate loan. Construction will begin in the third quarter, and the property is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2024. The design-build team includes general contractor Berkley Hall Cos., architect BSB Design and civil engineer Site Design Inc. Upon completion, The One at Hope Mills will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as a resort-style pool, outdoor cabana with TVs, a game room with billiards and shuffleboard and a modern fitness center.
GARY, IND. — JLL Capital Markets has provided a $7 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of Gary Manor, a 198-unit age-restricted community in Gary, a city in Northwest Indiana. All the units are secured under a Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract. Built in 1980 and renovated in 2011, Gary Manor consists of a 12-story building for seniors age 62 and above as well as four walk-up buildings for families. Leif Olsen and Kristian Lichtenfels of JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Monroe Group Limited and Steele Properties. The 10-year loan features a fixed interest rate.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based developer Slate Property Group has received an $85 million loan for the refinancing of Dutch House, a 186-unit apartment complex located in the Long Island City area of Queens. Designed by Aufgang Architects and completed in 2022, Dutch House features studio, one- and two-bedroom units and 21,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Roughly 30 percent (56) of the apartments are earmarked as affordable housing. Amenities include a lobby with concierge service, fitness center, recreation room with a pool table and a rooftop terrace. Los Angeles-based PCCP provided the financing. The property was fully leased at the time of the loan closing. Aaron Appel of Walker & Dunlop arranged the debt.
NEW YORK CITY — Lument has provided a $31.7 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of Lefferts Heights, an 87-unit affordable housing property located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn. The property was built in 1974, and units range in size from 550 to 970 square feet. Josh Reiss of Lument originated the long-term, fixed-rate financing through HUD’s 223(f) program on behalf of the sponsor, Wavecrest Management. The financing includes proceeds to fund capital improvements.
— By Chad O’Connor, Executive Managing Director, Capital Markets, Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. — Financing continues to be challenging for multifamily, whether in San Diego County or elsewhere. We have noticed a general shift in the market where the usual players are moving to the sidelines, thereby allowing new developers to enter the field. Many of the new developers do not have a track record that encourages a lender to underwrite a transaction. The more seasoned developers are focused on smaller developments with a higher probability of securing financing. The redirection to smaller developers in San Diego has directly impacted the institutional market. Despite this, we are still financing a lot of deals and capital is, indeed, available. Having proprietary programs in the market — especially on the bridge side of things — continues to keep us both busy and adding value for our clients. The lack of go-to lenders in the market is driving us to forge new relationships with growing lenders, building those connections, and paving way for future opportunities. Timing is a crucial variable when securing financing. Locking in the most favorable interest rates and moving swiftly through the closing process is very important in dynamic …
ORLANDO, FLA. — Berkadia has arranged debt and equity financing totaling $217.2 million for the recapitalization of a three-property multifamily portfolio in Central Florida totaling 1,139 units. The properties include 400 North in Maitland, M2 at Millenia in Orlando and Venetian Apartments in Fort Myers. 400 North and M2 at Millenia were built in 2019, and Venetian Apartments was built in 2018. Brad Williamson, Scott Wadler and Matthew Robbins of Berkadia’s South Florida office secured the financing on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between JSB Capital Group and BLD Group. The financing package included a 10-year, fixed-rate Freddie Mac loan totaling $185.4 million and $31.8 million in preferred equity from Related Fund Management.