NEWARK, N.J. — Greystone has provided $39.1 million in Freddie Mac Small Balance Loans for the refinancing of a portfolio of 10 multifamily properties totaling 287 units in Northern New Jersey. Nine of the properties are located in Newark, and the 10th is located in nearby Irvington. Eight of the properties were refinanced with five-year, fixed-rate loans, and the existing debt on the other two properties was restructured with 10-year, fixed-rate loans that carried three years of interest-only payments. Hope Curtis of Greystone originated the financing. The borrower was not disclosed.
THORNTON, COLO. — Greystone has provided a $30.4 million Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing loan to refinance the 206-unit Parkview Terrace Apartments in Thornton. Dale Holzer of Greystone’s Newport Beach, Calif., office originated the financing for Milky Way Apartments LLC. Constructed in 1972, Parkview Terrace offers 60 one-bedroom, 138 two-bedroom and eight three-bedroom units. The loan is a permanent exit from bridge acquisition financing that Greystone provided in July 2021. The non-recourse, fixed-rate financing carries a seven-year term with full-term interest-only payments.
GARNER, N.C. — Gantry has arranged $180 million in construction financing for the development of a 250,000-square-foot medical office facility in Garner, a suburb just south of Raleigh. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has fully pre-leased the property as a community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) in a long-term agreement. Construction at the 17-acre site is scheduled to begin early next year. Gantry’s George Mitsanas, Peter Hillakas and Austin Ridge secured the construction-to-permanent loan on behalf of a private real estate investment company. One of Gantry’s correspondent life company lenders provided the 22-year loan, which features a fixed rate for the entirety of the loan. The rate was locked earlier this year at time of application. Gantry will act as the loan servicer throughout the loan term. The loan is the fifth in a series of financings this year that Gantry secured on behalf of a sponsor specializing in the construction of VA medical centers, with new loans totaling nearly $500 million in 2022. During the past three years, Gantry has completed over $1.1 billion of project financings for VA medical facilities with various borrowers. “The VA facilities program is part of a strategic effort to expand access to and …
DALLAS — Locally based investment firm WindMass Capital has recapitalized The Elise, a 341-unit apartment community in East Dallas. Specifically, WindMass Capital received a $7.6 million preferred equity investment from Miami-based multifamily owner-operator Pensam and refinanced the property’s existing debt with an undisclosed lender. Built in 1987, The Elise features one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center and onsite laundry facilities.
NEW YORK CITY — Bank OZK and Barings have provided $385 million in construction financing for 470 Kent Avenue, a multifamily project in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood that will add 463 rental units and 90 condos to the local supply. The 22-story building will also include 19,000 square feet of commercial space. Bank OZK supplied a $310 million senior loan, and Barings provided $75 million in mezzanine financing. Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz and Jackson Irwin of Walker & Dunlop arranged the debt on behalf of the borrower, a partnership between Naftali Group and Access Industries. Construction is underway and expected to be complete in 2025.
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — JLL has arranged a $57.5 million loan for the refinancing of EVO, a 220-unit apartment community in the Northern New Jersey community of Englewood. The property features studio, one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, resident lounge, coworking space, pet spa and outdoor grilling and dining areas. Guardian Life Insurance Group of America provided the eight-year, fixed-rate loan to the borrower, a joint venture between Claremont Development, Cypress Equity Investments and Battery Global Advisors. Michael Klein, Jon Mikula, Gerard Quinn and Benjamin Morgenthal of JLL arranged the debt.
LA MESA, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $10.7 million loan for the refinancing of Chateau Spring Terrace, an apartment community located at 4242 Spring St. in La Mesa. The borrower is Universe Holdings. Built in 1969, Chateau Spring Terrace features 56 one-, two- and three-bedroom residences with patios and balconies, efficient appliances, large closets and hardwood floors. Community amenities include a fitness center, laundry facility and pool, as well as on-site maintenance and management. Charles Halladay, Jonah Aelyon, Jolie Zhou and Elle Miraglia of JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory secured the 10-year, fixed-rate loan through Mechanics Bank for the borrower.
MCKINNEY, TEXAS — Southern California-based investment firm Buchanan Street Partners has purchased Jefferson Terrace, a 354-unit apartment community located north of Dallas in McKinney. The unit mix comprises 209 one-bedroom residences, 115 two-bedroom apartments and 30 three-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool, fitness center with yoga and spin studios, clubhouse and resident lounge, game room, dog park, putting green and outdoor grilling and dining areas. Locally based firm JPI developed and sold Jefferson Terrace, which was 94 percent occupied at the time of sale. Tom Kenny of Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital arranged a $56 million acquisition loan through an undisclosed life insurance company on behalf of Buchanan Street Partners.
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — NewPoint Real Estate Capital has provided a $105 million bridge loan to facilitate the purchase and lease-up of SeventyOne15 McDowell, an apartment community in Scottsdale. John DeWitt of NewPoint originated the financing, which features a two-year, interest-only loan term with three one-year extension options. Built in 2022, SeventyOne15 McDowell features 274 apartments, a swimming pool with private cabanas, rooftop lounge with fire pits, two-story fitness center, electric vehicle charging stations, direct access parking garage and a clubhouse with a kitchen, billiards and lounge seating. Units feature smart-home access and thermostats, pendant lighting, washers and dryers, gourmet kitchens, wine fridges and walk-in closets in select units.
LOS ANGELES — Parkview Financial has provided a $35 million senior construction loan to a venture between Ratkovich Co. and Jerico Development for the development of West Harbor, a retail center along the Los Angeles waterfront in the San Pedro neighborhood. The financing from Parkview is in addition to $55 million of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing, as well as $85 million of investor equity. Situated on 42 acres at 1200 Nagoya Way, West Harbor will feature more than 125,460 square feet of multi-tenant retail space. Slated for completion in two phases, several restaurants will anchor the development, including Yamashiro, King & Queen Cantina, a market hall for fast-casual dining and Bark Social. Additionally, the project will include a 6,200-seat amphitheater developed in conjunction with the Nederlander Organization, as well as a variety of other tenants. The Los Angeles City Harbor Department owns the site and executed a long-term ground lease with the developer. The project is now under construction with completion slated for 2024.