BETHALTO, ILL. — Berkadia has provided an $18.3 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Metro Apartments at Bethalto, a 351-unit multifamily complex in Bethalto, northeast of St. Louis. The garden-style asset is located at 190 Rue Sans Souci. It features one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans along with a basketball court, playground, baseball field and outdoor grilling areas. John Schorgl of Berkadia originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, Missouri-based KH Properties. The 12-year loan features a fixed interest rate at low-3 percent with two years of interest-only payments, a 75 percent loan-to-value ratio and a 30-year amortization schedule.
Loans
BOSTON — Rockport Mortgage Corp. has arranged an $81.8 million loan for the refinancing of South Cove Plaza, a 231-unit seniors housing community in Boston. South Cove Plaza consists of a 142-unit building on Stuart Street and an 89-unit building on Tremont Street in the city’s Back Bay area. The buildings feature 193 one-bedroom units and 38 two-bedroom units, as well as a combined 10,200 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The borrower, Weston Associates, will use some of the proceeds to renovate unit interiors, mechanical systems and amenity spaces.
QUINCY, MASS. — ORIX Real Estate Capital has provided a $19.9 million FHA-insured loan for the refinancing of Fenno House, a 152-unit affordable housing community located in the southern Boston suburb of Quincy. The property was built in 1973. Hampden Park Capital arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Wollaston Lutheran Housing Corp., which will use a portion of the funds to rehabilitate and preserve the affordability of the property. Curtis Construction Co. is the general contractor for the renovation project.
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — New York Life Real Estate Investors has provided a $36.5 million loan for The Metropolitan at 40 Park, a 130-unit apartment building in Morristown, about 35 miles west of New York City. The property features studio, one- and two-bedroom units that offer private balconies or terraces. Amenities include a fitness center, game room, rooftop terrace and a package center with lockers. A partnership between Woodmont Properties and Roseland Residential Trust developed the seven-story, Class A building in 2010.
UNION, N.J. — JLL has arranged an undisclosed amount of permanent financing for Centurion Union, a newly built, 80-unit apartment building in Union, located southwest of Newark. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, game room, lounge, coworking space, dog run and a children’s playroom. Michael Klein and Max Custer of JLL arranged the fixed-rate loan through Provident Bank on behalf of the borrower, American Landmark Development.
MINNEAPOLIS — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $40 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Stevens Community Apartments in Minneapolis. The 618-unit multifamily property consists of 23 buildings. The asset was constructed in phases from 1913 to 1964 and has been renovated several times. The loan features a 12-year term and a 30-year amortization schedule. Stevens Community Associates LP was the borrower.
Parkview Financial Provides $26M Construction Loan for Art District Lofts in Downtown Denver
by Amy Works
DENVER — Parkview Financial has provided a $26 million construction loan to CRE Development Investments for the development of Art District Lofts, an apartment community located at 1275 Santa Fe Drive in Denver. With this financing, construction has now commenced with completion slated for December 2021. Situated in Denver’s Art District, the eight-story project will feature 115 apartments and 2,622 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Art District Lofts will offer 51 studios, 55 one-bedroom units and nine two-bedroom units with an average unit size of 548 square feet. Community amenities will include private balconies, a fitness center, rooftop deck and secure bike parking. The property will also offer 48 garage and surface parking spaces.
Greystone Funds $52M Fannie Mae DUS Refinancing for Manufactured Housing Community in San Jose
by Amy Works
SAN JOSE, CALIF. — Greystone has provided a $52.2 million Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS) loan to refinance a 434-unit manufactured housing community in San Jose. Tim Thompson of Greystone originated the transaction for the borrower, Chateau La Salle LLC. The financing has a 10-year term and 30-year amortization, with a fixed rate and full-term interest-only payments. The loan enables the borrower to refinance its existing Greystone loan and monetize its existing equity in the property. Built in 1980, Chateau La Salle consists of 434 pads across 58 acres. Property amenities include a community clubhouse with wine tasting room, swimming pool, fitness center, laundry facilities and tennis courts.
PORTLAND, ORE. — ScanlanKemperBard Cos. (SKB) has received $19.1 million in financing for the acquisition of Mason Ehrman Building, an office building in Portland’s Old Town District. JLL Capital Markets secured the four-year, floating-rate loan through a debt fund for SKB Cos. In addition to the acquisition, loan proceeds will be used to transform the annex roof into tenant amenity space and assist in lease-up of the building. Zachary Kersten and Tom Wilson of JLL Capital markets represented the borrower in the financing. Located at 222 NW Fifth Ave., Mason Ehrman Building totals 96,985 square feet. The property was originally built in 1907 and most recently renovated in 2017. At the time of sale, the building was 38 percent leased to two tenants.
HOUSTON — Associated Bank has provided a $34.3 million loan for the rehabilitation of Pinewood Apartments, a 240-unit affordable housing community in Houston that was built in 2001. The borrower, Minnesota-based Dominium Management Services LLC, acquired the property earlier this year. Renovations will preserve the affordability of all units for renters earning 60 percent or less of the area median income and will include new lighting, appliances and countertops, as well as the addition of in-unit washers and dryers. In addition, Dominium will upgrade amenity spaces, including the dog park, outdoor grilling area and pavilion. Renovations are expected to be complete in the second quarter of next year.