GLEN BURNIE, MD. — KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has provided a $100 million bridge loan for Villages at Marley Station, a 757-unit mixed-income apartment community located in Glen Burnie, a suburb of Baltimore. The borrower, San Diego-based Fairfield, plans to renovate the property and convert 100 percent of the units to be affordable to households earning 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). Matt Haas and Greg Deeks of KeyBank structured the bridge financing, which will be re-syndicated later this year with 4 percent LIHTC equity, bonds and equity bridge loan funding for renovations that will take place over the next three years. Built in 1963 and renovated in 1997 and 2009, Villages at Marley Station consists of 26 elevator-serviced, low-rise buildings housing 35 studios, 428 one-bedroom, 281 two-bedroom and 12 three-bedroom apartments. Fairfield’s renovations to the interiors will include upgrades to HVAC, appliances, flooring, countertops, cabinets, bathtubs, plumbing and vanities. Common area improvements will be made to the property’s central laundry, clubhouse, pool equipment and furniture, fitness center, sport courts and playgrounds.
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TAMPA, FLA. — Berkadia has arranged $92 million in debt and preferred equity financing for the construction of Tampa Heights Apartments, a new 321-unit, mixed-income multifamily project in the Tampa Heights neighborhood. U.S. Bank provided the senior debt, and Marble Capital provided the preferred equity. The borrowers, Tampa-based Loci Capital and Pennsylvania-based Maifly Development, plan to begin construction in February and complete the project in late 2024. Michael Weinberg, Rebecca Van Reken and Alec Fox of Berkadia arranged the financing. Humphreys & Partners Architects is serving as the architect for the project. As part of its negotiations with the City of Tampa, Tampa Heights Apartments will include 32 income-qualifying units for residents earning no more than 80 percent of the area’s median income (AMI). Located on a 2.5-acre site at the northeast corner of North Florida and East 7th avenues, Tampa Heights Apartments will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom units that range from 512 square feet to 1,393 square feet in size. Community amenities will include multiple outdoor lounging and park areas, a resort-style rooftop pool with cabanas, firepits and grilling stations, fitness center, coffee bar, meeting rooms, bike storage, dog park and secure package storage.
NORMAL, ILL. — Draper and Kramer’s Commercial Finance Group has arranged a $14.9 million refinance and construction loan for The Park at Constitution Trail Centre, a three-phase student housing development in Normal. The financing retired the existing debt on the first two phases of the project and provided funding on the remaining phase of construction. The off-campus community serves students at Illinois State University. The initial two phases, which were delivered between 2019 and 2022, include 204 fully leased beds. Phase III will offer an additional 76 beds upon completion, which is slated for August 2023. When complete, the development will contain a total of 280 beds across 13 buildings. The project is connected to The Constitution Trail, a paved 40-mile trail. Matthew Wurtzebach of Draper and Kramer arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, 100 McKnight LLC.
FORT DODGE, IOWA — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $12.9 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of District 29 Apartments and Townhomes in Fort Dodge, about 90 miles north of Des Moines. The 118-unit property features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment units as well as two- and three-bedroom townhome units. Amenities include a fitness center, community room, mail room and dog park. The loan features a 35-year term and a 35-year amortization schedule. Fritz Waldvogel of Colliers originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, District 29 Apartments LLC.
Dwight Capital Provides $45M HUD Refinancing for Villa Lucia Apartments in Fresno, California
by Amy Works
FRESNO, CALIF. — Dwight Capital has provided a $45 million HUD 223(f) loan for Villa Lucia Apartments, a multifamily community in Fresno. The financing features a 35-year term and fixed interest rate. Dwight previously provided a HUD 223(f) loan for Villa Lucia Apartments in 2016 and the subsequent cash-out refinance closed in December 2022. Ari Mandelbaum of Dwight Capital originated both transactions for the borrower, Latco Enterprises. The refinancing benefited from a Green Mortgage Insurance Premium Reduction set at 25 basis points because the property qualifies for National Green Building Standard Bronze Certification. Situated on 20 acres, the 272-unit community consists of 42 one- and two-story residential buildings, 19 garage buildings and a clubhouse. Community amenities include a courtyard, fitness center, playground, pool and spa.
Axiom Arranges $34.5M Refinancing for Student Housing Community Near University of Maryland
by John Nelson
COLLEGE PARK, MD. — Axiom Capital Corp. has arranged the $34.5 million refinancing of a student housing property located near the University of Maryland in College Park. The fixed-rate, non-recourse loan was secured on behalf of an undisclosed borrower and features a three-year term. The unnamed student housing property offers 232 units alongside amenities including a swimming pool, fitness center, movie theater and shuttle service to both the University of Maryland and Howard University. Built in 2010, the community also offers a 629-stall parking garage and 30 surface-level parking spaces.
JLL Arranges $51.8M Construction Financing for Ativo Seniors Housing Community in Albuquerque
by Amy Works
ALBUQUERQUE — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $51.8 million in construction financing for the development of Ativo of Albuquerque, a three-story, 144-unit senior living community in Albuquerque. JLL represented the borrower, Link Senior Development LLC, in securing the financing through an undisclosed lender. Once completed, Ativo of Albuquerque will offer a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care units ranging from studio to two-bedroom units. Situated on 6.5 acres, the community will be adjacent to a new ambulatory urgent care center and a medical office building. The community will benefit from the nearby Rio Grande River and Recreation Area, which offers an expansive network of walking trails and various parks along with the Petroglyph National Monument and an 18-hole golf course. Alanna Ellis led the JLL Capital Markets debt advisory team.
CBRE Secures $38.6M Construction Loan for Aerie Northwest Multifamily Project in Tucson
by Amy Works
TUCSON, ARIZ. — CBRE has secured $38.6 million in financing for the construction of Aerie Northwest, an apartment property located at the southeast corner of North La Cholla Boulevard and North Fountains Avenue in northwest Tucson. Bruce Francis, Bob Ybarra, Shaun Moothart and Doug Birrell of CBRE Capital Markets’ debt and structured finance team in Phoenix secured the financing for the undisclosed developer. The loan features full-term interest-only payments and an 80 percent loan-to-cost ratio. Situated on 12.2 acres, Aerie Northwest will feature 17 two-story buildings offering a total of 144 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Community amenities will include a pool house, pool, spa and dog park.
ST. PAUL, MINN. — Minneapolis real estate development company Schafer Richardson has received more than $77 million in financing for the development of Soul, a mixed-use development in St. Paul with an affordable housing component. Multifamily financing provider Merchants Capital arranged the debt financing for Soul, securing a $33 million Merchants Bank of Indiana (MBI) construction loan, a $16.6 million MBI equity bridge loan and a $27.4 million Freddie Mac Tax-Exempt Loan to comprise the total $77 million. RBC Capital Markets served as the equity provider for the project. The City of St. Paul also contributed to the project through the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds and grants. Located at the intersection of Robert Street and Plato Boulevard, Soul will comprise 178 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Of the total 178 units, 23 three-bedroom and 12 four-bedroom apartments will be restricted at 30 percent area median income (AMI). These units will remain affordable at 30 percent AMI for 30 years. The remaining 143 units will be restricted to individuals earning 60 percent AMI or lower, and will remain so for 40 years. Soul will be constructed on a redevelopment site of a current city infill location, with all construction completed as …
OMAHA, NEB. — Northmarq has negotiated more than $67 million in Freddie Mac acquisition financing for two multifamily properties in metro Omaha. Northmarq arranged the floating-rate loan on behalf of the borrower, Hamilton Point Investments. The transactions were each structured with a seven-year term with three years of interest-only payments followed by a 30-year amortization schedule. Vantage at Coventry is a 294-unit class A property located at 5575 S. 206th Court in Elkhorn, Neb., at the western edge of Omaha. The community offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Construction on Vantage at Coventry was completed in 2019. The property is located two miles from the 180th Plaza shopping center and just under seven miles from Two Rivers State Recreation Area. Community amenities at Vantage at Coventry include a pool with tanning ledge seating and poolside grills, media lounge with internet café, urban clubhouse with tech center, business center, gated access, detached garages and onsite storage units, two dog parks and a package concierge. Individual units feature stainless-steel appliances, glass backsplashes, ceiling fans, in-unit washers and dryers, USB wall ports, balconies or patios and large fenced yards in select units. Northmarq arranged $31.6 million in acquisition financing for Vantage at …