PACIFIC, WASH. — Gantry has secured a $18 million construction-to-permanent loan for the speculative development of an industrial property in Pacific. Situated on 12 acres, the property will feature 160,000 square feet of industrial space. Construction began in second-quarter 2022 and completion is slated for early 2023. Mike Wood and Alex Saunders of Gantry arranged the financing for the borrower, Davis Property Investment. A regional bank provided the seven-year loan with a fixed, sub-4.4 percent interest rate. The financing features an initial two-year interest-only payment period before moving to a 30-year amortization for the remaining term. The initial funding is for $15 million to complete construction, with an additional $3 million earn-out upon lease up and stabilization of the project.
Loans
Walton Street Capital Originates $69.8M Acquisition Loan for Metro Raleigh Apartment Community
by John Nelson
CARY, N.C. — An affiliate of Walton Street Capital LLC has originated a $69.8 million acquisition loan for Aventura Crossroads, a 344-unit apartment community located at 1010 Legacy Village Drive in Cary, a suburb of Raleigh. The borrower is a partnership between The Bainbridge Cos. and Virtus Real Estate Capital. Built in 2009, Aventura Crossroads was 98 percent occupied at the time of sale. The garden-style community features one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 1,154 square feet. Amenities include a recently renovated clubhouse, upgraded fitness center, pet spa and an outdoor pool. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
Berkadia Arranges $57.5M Construction Loan for Multifamily Project in Miami’s Allapattah Neighborhood
by John Nelson
MIAMI — Berkadia has arranged a $57.5 million construction loan for Fourteen Residences Allapattah, a 237-unit apartment community located within an opportunity zone at 1470 N.W. 36th St. in downtown Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood. Charles Foschini, Chris Apone and Shannon Wilson of Berkadia’s Miami office secured the financing on behalf of the borrower, Neology Life Development Group, a residential and commercial real estate firm led by Lissette Calderon. Jeff Rosenfeld and Sean Robertson originated the 24-month loan, which features two extension options, internally for the lender, Churchill Real Estate. Upon completion in early 2024, Fourteen Allapattah Residences will consist of a 14-story building with 180 apartment units connected via a pool deck to a five-story building with 57 apartments. The property will be situated within walking distance from the Allapattah Miami Metrorail Station, Rubell Museum and SuperBlue, an immersive art museum. The community will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 450 to 900 square feet. Amenities will include original artwork, a multipurpose lobby, media lounges and living rooms, rooftop pool and clubhouse, poolside cabanas, coworking spaces, conference rooms, outdoor movie screen, an indoor and outdoor fitness and wellness center, dog park with dog wash area, bike storage, virtual concierge …
PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZ. — Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital (BWE) has provided a $75 million HUD loan for the construction of Legado Apartments, a multifamily property in downtown Prescott Valley. Jim Swanson of BWE’s Phoenix office originated the loan through HUD’s 221(d)(4) mortgage insurance program on behalf of the developer, Fain Signature Group. The non-recourse, fully assumable loan features a 40-year, fully amortizing term. The HUD-insured financing provides a combined construction and permanent loan for market-rate multifamily projects. The mid-rise apartment property will feature 329 units in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Units will offer Energy Star appliances, washers/dryers, patio/balcony storage and scenic views. Community-wide amenities include electric vehicle charging stations, elevators serving all apartment floors and a parking garage. Common area amenities will include a community room/clubhouse with free Wi-Fi, poolside cabanas and spa, fitness center, a picnic area with barbecue grills, and recreation area with a dog run and dog washing station. As part of the mixed-use residential and commercial development project in the Prescott Valley Entertainment District, the property will have a rooftop restaurant open to the public and a variety of other foodservice outlets, including cafés, plus retail space on first and sixth …
Trinitas Receives $67.3M Construction Financing for Student Housing Development Near UCF in Orlando
by John Nelson
ORLANDO, FLA. — Trinitas Ventures, a multifamily and mixed-use developer based in Lafayette, Ind., has received $67.3 million in construction financing for a 286-unit, 750-bed student housing development located near the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando. Citizens Financial Group’s commercial real estate finance team is acting as the sole lead arranger, book runner and administrative agent for the financing. Further details of the project were not disclosed. Citizens has also financed Trinitas student housing projects at Miami University in Ohio, Washington State University and University of Nebraska.
YONKERS, N.Y. — Los Angeles-based Parkview Financial has provided an $18.3 million construction loan for a self-storage conversion project in Yonkers, a northern suburb of New York City. The borrower, KCT Inc., plans to demolish a 9,820-square-foot industrial building at 1060 Nepperhan Ave. and to construct a facility that offers 77,000 square feet of net rentable space across 949 units. CubeSmart will operate the facility, completion of which is slated for late 2023. The general contractor for the project is JCT Development, and the architect of record is ELEVEN18 Architecture.
Dollinger Properties Receives $97M in Financing for Office Building in Sunnyvale, California
by Amy Works
SUNNYVALE, CALIF. — Gantry has arranged $97 million in permanent financing to retire construction debt for a four-story, LEED Gold-certified office building in Sunnyvale’s Perry Park office district. Located at 675 Almanor Ave., the property features 152,000 square feet of Class A office space. Tony Kaufmann of Gantry arranged the financing for the borrower, Dollinger Properties. The nonrecourse, balance-sheet loan is structured with two fundings. The permanent, interest-only loan was structured with flexible prepayment and term extension options. A life insurance company lender provided the capital and locked the borrower’s rate 90 days in advance of closing.
SAN DIEGO — Northmarq has arranged $17.7 million in refinancing for a newly developed self-storage facility in San Diego. Wyatt Campbell and Conor Freeman of Northmarq’s San Diego office secured the financing for the undisclosed borrower through the firm’s correspondent relationship with a life insurance company. The three-story property offers more than 1,200 self-storage units.
Resia Obtains $60M Construction Loan for Mixed-Income Multifamily Project in Decatur, Georgia
by John Nelson
DECATUR, GA. — Resia, formerly known as AHS Residential, has obtained $60 million in construction financing for a 476-unit apartment development in metro Atlanta. Located at 4151 Memorial Drive in Decatur, the community will feature five seven-story midrise buildings comprising one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Twenty percent of the units will have income restrictions, according to Resia. Amenities will include assigned parking, a business center, fitness center and a swimming pool. Bank of America provided the loan to Resia, which broke ground on the unnamed community in the first quarter of 2022 and expects to deliver the asset in the third quarter of 2023. The project is the developer’s third property in the metro Atlanta area.
Greystone Arranges $52.6M Construction Financing for Seniors Housing Community in Gainesville, Florida
by John Nelson
GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Greystone has arranged $52.6 million in debt and equity construction financing for Discovery Place at Celebration Pointe in Gainesville. Upon completion, the seniors housing community will feature 180 units and a high-end amenity package, according to Greystone. The type of care was not disclosed. Cary Tremper and Matt Miller of Greystone originated the transaction on behalf of the borrower, Bonita Springs, Fla.-based Discovery Senior Living. Discovery Place will serve as an anchor at Celebration Pointe, a 1.5 million-square-foot mixed-use project along I-75 that features Regal Cinemas, Bass Pro Shops, Dave & Buster’s, offices, apartments and several stores and restaurants. Built by Celebration Pointe Holdings and RaCo Real Estate Advisors, Phase II of Celebration Pointe will feature a 142,000-square-foot events center that is sanctioned by the NCAA to host athletic and scholastic events.