SOMERVILLE, MASS. — JLL has arranged a $230 million construction loan for 15 McGrath Highway, a 262,000-square-foot life sciences project that will be located in the northern Boston suburb of Somerville. The nine-story, transit-served facility will include commercial space and below-grade parking. Completion is slated for late 2024. Brett Paulsrud, Henry Schaffer and Mike Shepard of JLL arranged the nonrecourse loan on behalf of the borrower, a partnership between DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners, Leggat McCall Properties and Deutsche Finance America. Oxford Properties Group provided the financing.
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Ziegler Arranges Acquisition Financing for 203-Unit Seniors Housing Property in Burlington, North Carolina
by John Nelson
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Ziegler has arranged three separate loans to fund the acquisition of The Village at Brookwood (TVAB), a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Burlington. Opened in 2003, TVAB features 155 independent living units, 12 assisted living units, 12 memory care units and 24 skilled nursing units on a 47-acre plot. The buyer, Well-Spring, is the current operator and also owns and operates a second CCRC in nearby Greensboro, N.C. Alamance Regional Medical Center originally developed TVAB, but the health system was acquired by Cone Health in 2011, after which Well-Spring was installed as operator. Ziegler served as the placement agent for the taxable loans with Pinnacle Bank as the lender. The amount of the financing was not disclosed. In addition to the acquisition, the transaction will fund capital improvements at the campus.
WESTBOROUGH, MASS. — New Jersey-based investment and development firm Atlantic Management has received $96.5 million in financing for two industrial properties that are located in Westborough, about 35 miles west of Boston. The company received a $70.5 million loan for the refinancing of 50 Otis Street, a 406,437-square-foot building that was renovated and expanded in 2021. In addition, Atlantic Management received a $26 million construction loan for 54 Otis Street, a 100,000-square-foot development that will be a build-to-suit for an undisclosed e-commerce user that also fully occupies 50 Otis Street. Completion of 54 Otis Street is slated for mid-2023. Robert Griffin, David Douvadjian Sr., Timothy O’Donnell, Brian Butler, David Douvadjian Jr. and Conor Reenstierna of Newmark arranged the loans. The direct lender was not disclosed.
TEANECK, N.J. — Minnesota Life Insurance Co. has provided a $32 million loan for the refinancing of Glenpointe Centre East and Atrium at Glenpointe, two office buildings totaling 320,000 square feet that are located in the Northern New Jersey community of Teaneck. Glenpointe Centre East totals 240,000 square feet, and Atrium at Glenpointe spans 80,000 square feet. Tenants at both buildings, which were built in 1982 and were 94 percent leased at the time of the loan closing, have access to a 26,000-square-foot health club and both structured and surface parking areas. Thomas Didio Sr., Thomas Didio Jr. and Salvatore Buzzerio of JLL arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, New Jersey-based Alfred Sanzari Enterprises. The debt was structured with a 10-year term and a fixed interest rate.
JLL Arranges $49.4M Construction Loan for Flagstaff Elkwood Multifamily Development in Arizona
by Amy Works
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $49.4 million in construction financing for the development of Flagstaff Elkwood, an apartment community in Flagstaff. Brad Miner and Eric Tupler of JLL Capital Markets secured the 65 percent loan-to-cost-ratio loan with a commercial bank for the borrower, Wexford Development. Slated for completion in late 2024, Flagstaff Elkwood will feature 224 apartments in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts spread across four four-story residential buildings. Units will offer stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, wood-style flooring and in-unit washers/dryers. On-site amenities will include a 4,000-square-foot leasing center, 6,000 square feet of retail space, a clubhouse with lounge area, fitness center, pool, spa and grilling area. The community will be situated on 13.5 acres at the northeast corner of East Butler Avenue and N. Fourth Street, three miles from downtown Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University.
Berkadia Provides $48M in Financing for Three Seniors Housing Communities in Pacific Northwest
by Amy Works
WASHINGTON AND OREGON — Berkadia Seniors Housing & Healthcare has provided $48 million in combined financing for three seniors housing communities in Washington and Oregon. Steve Muth secured the transactions. The first deal was a $27 million, sub-60 percent loan-to-value-ratio loan with a 10-year, interest-only term through Freddie Mac. Built in 2015 in Washington, the seniors housing community features 105 beds and was 92 percent occupied at the time of the refinancing. The second transaction was a $16.2 million acquisition bridge loan for an assisted living and memory care community in Washington. Berkadia provided acquisition financing plus funding for capital expenditures and closing costs through Berkadia’s proprietary lending program. The third transaction was a $4.8 million loan for a standalone memory care facility in Oregon. Berkadia’s proprietary lending program provided the short-term, variable-rate financing. The 55-bed memory care facility was 96 percent occupied at the time of financing, which Berkadia plans to refinance through HUD within the next 12 to 18 months.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mesirow, a financial services firm based in Chicago, has provided the $275 million refinancing for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) headquarters offices in Washington, D.C. Located at 300 E St. SW, the nine-story office building spans more than 600,000 square feet and was built in 1991, according to LoopNet Inc. The borrower is a partnership between Hana Alternative Asset Management and Ocean West Capital Partners. Proceeds from the financing provided the partnership with fixed-rate debt that is interest-only for the full term. The loan has a 2028 maturity date, which is coterminous with NASA’s lease. With the funds, the Hana and Ocean West partnership is recapitalizing its equity interest at the property, which is subject to the sixth-largest lease by the General Services Administration (GSA), the federal government’s independent agency that oversees certain operations like office and research space. (The GSA is the leaseholder for NASA.) Mesirow served as placement agent and administrative agent on the financing. Cushman & Wakefield arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower and negotiated terms between the borrower and Mesirow. Mesirow was founded in 1937 and offers credit tenant lease and structured debt products to borrowers. The company’s services …
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How to Maintain Multifamily Investment Momentum in the Face of Rising Interest Rates
By Melissa Jahnke, associate director of operations, Walker & Dunlop The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points in June and then another 75 basis points in July, sending shockwaves across the commercial real estate industry. Fortunately, there are opportunities and solutions to bypass these potential roadblocks. Specifically, investors in a segment of multifamily housing known as small balance lending (SBL), encompassing five- to 150-unit properties, have several options to realize their aspirations for financing multifamily portfolios. View a higher resolution version of the timeline above here. During a recent webcast “Financing Amid Rising Rates: Best Approaches for $1M-$15M Multifamily Loans,” Walker & Dunlop’s market experts spoke about navigating today’s financing landscape. The expert panel included Allison Williams, senior vice president and chief production officer; Allison Herrera, senior director of SBL; and Tim Cotter, director of capital markets. These experienced professionals have found ways to make deals happen in a wide variety of financing environments and have shared their perspectives and guidance. If you are an owner of five- to 150-unit properties that require loans between $1 million to $15 million, the following will help you navigate today’s financial environment and build your momentum. Step 1: Consider the …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Northmarq has arranged three bridge loans totaling $43.7 million for the acquisition of five multifamily properties in Austin. The properties include Mueller I and II, which feature a combined 110 units and are located in the Windsor Park area; Villas at Mueller, a 124-unit community; the 40-unit Spanish Trails Apartments; and the 51-unit Miller Square Apartments. Chase Johnson and Brian Fisher of Northmarq originated the financing on behalf of the borrower, Zion Capital. The direct lenders were not disclosed.
WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — City National Bank has provided a $60 million loan for the refinancing of a 205,000-square-foot industrial building located in the Northern New Jersey community of Woodland Park. The property at 1150 McBride Ave. features a clear height of 36 feet, two drive-in doors and ample trailer and employee parking. The borrower was a partnership between two New Jersey-based firms, The STRO Cos. and KRE Group.