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CONCORD, N.C. — A partnership between Charlotte-based real estate investment firm White Point and the Liles family have announced plans to recapitalize Gibson Mill, a 653,000-square-foot adaptive reuse development located in Concord, a northeast suburb of Charlotte. White Point acquired a significant stake in the property, buying out former co-owners Joe Liles and Tom Cotter, who purchased the former Cannon Mills property in 2004. George Liles will remain part of the new ownership group, along with his four sons. Established in 1899, Gibson Mill sits on 33 acres and includes a food hall, The Depot Antique Mall, two craft breweries, restaurants and a classic car showroom, as well as office and warehouse space.

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TEMPLE, TEXAS — Rowan Digital Infrastructure, a Denver-based data center owner-operator backed by Blackstone (NYSE: BX), has received $3 billion in construction financing for a new, 700-acre hyperscale campus in the Central Texas city of Temple. The facility could account for the creation of approximately 600 construction jobs and up to 40 permanent jobs. Rowan broke ground on the first phase of the 300-megawatt (MW) project earlier this year and expects construction to last 12 to 18 months. The names of the debt providers were not disclosed, but local media outlet KDH News reports that the deal represents “the largest financing transaction in the company’s history” since its founding in late 2020. According to the Temple Daily Telegram, the campus is located at 1855 Bob White Road on the city’s east side and has a Phase I price tag of $700 million. The local publication also reports that the site will not require the development of additional electrical infrastructure and that the facility will have a water recirculation system that will reduce stress on the regional water supply. “Securing this financing is a major moment for Rowan and reflects a significant level of trust from the industry’s largest capital providers,” says …

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DENVER — Stout Street Hospitality has closed on refinancing for Magnolia Hotel Denver, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, in downtown Denver’s central business district. Mike Huth, Wyatt Krapf and Henry Winchester of JLL Hotels & Hospitality secured the loan through PPM America for the borrower. Originally constructed in 1910 as a First National Bank facility, the property was converted to a boutique hotel in 1995. Magnolia Hotel Denver features 297 guest rooms and suites with 12-foot ceilings and expansive windows, more than 13,450 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across 12 distinct venues, including the 3,800-square-foot 17th by Magnolia ballroom with a 25-foot-tall glass atrium ceiling and art deco-inspired decor. Additionally, the hotel includes Harry’s restaurant and bar serving seasonal American cuisine for three meals daily. Magnolia Hotel Denver serves as Stout Street Hospitality’s flagship property with the company’s corporate headquarters located in the building.

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PHILADELPHIA — The hotel affiliate of New Jersey-based financial intermediary Cronheim Mortgage has arranged a $17.6 million loan for the refinancing of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Center City Philadelphia hotel in the city’s downtown area. The number of rooms was not disclosed. The loan carried a floating interest rate and a five-year term with no prepayment penalty. An unnamed regional bank provided the loan to the sponsor, which also requested anonymity.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — IPA Capital Markets, a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged $27 million in financing for the acquisition of The Pinnacle, a newly constructed, 115-unit luxury apartment complex located in the NoMa district of Washington, D.C. Max Hulsh of IPA arranged the loan through Prime Finance on behalf of the borrower, New York City-based July Residential Group, a multifamily investment and management firm. IPA also arranged an undisclosed amount of joint venture equity for the acquisition through an unnamed capital partner. The Pinnacle offers studios and one- to four-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 398 to 1,779 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, clubhouse, lounge, business center and a rooftop terrace, as well as bike storage and concierge services, according to Apartments.com. Monthly rental rates begin at $1,700.

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AMELIA ISLAND, FLA. — Cronheim Hotel Capital has arranged two loans totaling $50.4 million for two hotels on Amelia Island, an island off the coast of northeast Florida. The deals include a $29.9 million loan for the refinancing and conversion of Ocean Coast Hotel to a Holiday Inn Resort and a $20.5 million loan for the refinancing of Amelia Hotel, an independent beachfront hotel. Cronheim Hotel Capital originated both loans with a regional bank and each include USDA and PACE components. The co-sponsors are Innisfree Hotels and RREAF Holdings.

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HOUSTON — Nuveen Green Capital and Lone Star PACE have provided an $8 million C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) loan for Ashford Yard, an 83,000-square-foot retail project in West Houston. Ashford Beer Garden has preleased 21,000 square feet as the anchor tenant of the development. Loan proceeds will be used to install a high-efficiency building envelope and windows, upgraded HVAC systems, enhanced lighting fixtures and water systems with low-flow plumbing fixtures. The borrower was not disclosed.

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CHULA VISTA, CALIF. — Walker & Dunlop has arranged a $101.6 million HUD 223(f) loan to refinance Enclave Heritage Flats, an apartment community in Chula Vista. Enclave Heritage Flats features 312 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Community amenities include a fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, movie screening theater, coworking spaces, outdoor gathering areas and pet-friendly accommodations. Baldwin Asset Management is the property manager. Gregory Richardson and Jeff Kearns of Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets Real Estate Finance and Walker & Dunlop Affordable Housing secured the financing on behalf of The Baldwin Co. The loan refinances existing debt that Walker & Dunlop arranged in 2024.

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ENCINO, CALIF. — PSRS has arranged a $27 million loan for the refinancing of a shopping center in Encino. Michael Tanner and David Sarnoff of PSRS secured the 10-year loan, which features a 30-year amortization schedule, through a correspondent life insurance company for the undisclosed borrower. The 140,161-square-foot shopping center features 52 rentable suites occupied by a variety of tenants, including destination retailers, food-and-beverage chains, personal services and medical/professional offices, and 400 parking spaces.

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KIRKLAND, WASH. — Gantry has secured a $16 million permanent loan for the refinancing of Kirkland Business Center, located at 11860 N.E. 112th St. in Kirkland, a suburb east of Seattle. Originally developed in 1962 and 1969, the 104,000-square-foot industrial asset is fully leased to multiple tenants. Mike Wood, Mike Taylor and Tim Brown of Gantry arranged the seven-year, fixed-rate loan, which was provided by one of Gantry’s correspondent insurance companies. The financing features cash-out proceeds with full-term interest-only payments. Gantry will service the loan on behalf of the lender. The name of the borrower was not released.

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