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JLL Arranges $87.6M in Construction Financing for 25-Story Ascent Apartments in Milwaukee

by Kristin Harlow December 11, 2020

MILWAUKEE — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $87.6 million in construction financing for Ascent, a 25-story, 259-unit luxury apartment tower in Milwaukee. Upon completion, Ascent will be the tallest mass timber building in the world, according to JLL. The 272,475-square-foot development will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 1,052 square feet. Slated to deliver in summer 2022, the development will also include 8,000 square feet of retail space. Amenities will include an indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, lounge, fitness center and a rooftop with event space, fire pits, outdoor cinema area, shared workspaces and views of Lake Michigan. Timothy Joyce and Trent Niederberger of JLL arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, a partnership between New Land Enterprises and Wiechmann Enterprises. Bank OZK provided senior financing while Hines Realty Income Fund provided a mezzanine loan. Construction is now underway. Mass timber is a category of framing styles typically characterized by the use of large solid wood panels for wall, floor, and roof construction.

December 11, 2020

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G.S. Wilcox Arranges $18M Loan for Refinancing of Shopping Center on Long Island

by Taylor Williams December 11, 2020

PLAINVIEW, N.Y. — G.S. Wilcox, an intermediary based in Northern New Jersey, has provided an $18 million loan for the refinancing of a 118,000-square-foot shopping center in the Long Island hamlet of Plainview. The loan was structured with a 15-year term and a 30-year amortization schedule. David Fryer of G.S. Wilcox arranged the loan through one of the firm’s correspondent lenders on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.

December 11, 2020

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Greystone Provides $23.8M HUD Refinancing for Courville Assisted Living Portfolio in New Hampshire

by Taylor Williams December 10, 2020

MANCHESTER, BEDFORD AND NASHUA, N.H. — Greystone has provided $23.8 million in HUD-insured loans to refinance a trio of assisted living facilities in New Hampshire. The communities include Courville at Manchester in Manchester, Courville at Carlyle Place in Bedford and Courville Nashua & Aynsley in Nashua. Lisa Fischman of Greystone originated the interest rate reduction (IRR) transaction. The IRR reduces the interest rate on an existing HUD-insured loan, maintaining the existing maturity and loan amount. The borrower and owner was The Courville Company.

December 10, 2020

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Merchants Capital Provides $21.5M in Debt Financing for Apartment Property Under Construction in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow December 9, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — Mortgage banking company Merchants Capital has provided more than $21.5 million in debt financing for The Bessemer at Seward Commons, a 128-unit apartment community currently under construction in Minneapolis. Located at 2200 Snelling Avenue, the transit-oriented development will include a clubroom, fitness center, outdoor terrace, dog run, package system, pet wash station and bicycle storage. The property is part of a larger development known as Seward Commons, which includes four separate housing developments. Merchants secured the 30-month construction loan on behalf of the co-developers, Schafer Richardson, Seward Redesign and Noor Cos. The City of Minneapolis awarded $5.4 million in tax-increment financing over a 26-year period. The project also received environmental clean-up funds from Hennepin County, Metropolitan Council and MN Department of Employment and Economic Development. A timeline for completion was not disclosed.

December 9, 2020

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Lument Provides $21.5M Agency Loan for Affordable Housing Property in El Paso

by Taylor Williams December 9, 2020

EL PASO, TEXAS — Lument, the newly combined organization of Hunt Real Estate Capital, Lancaster Pollard and RED Capital Group, has provided a $21.5 million Freddie Mac loan for the renovation of Jackie Robinson Memorial Apartments in El Paso. Built in 1975, the property consists of 186 units that are restricted to renters earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. The loan features a fixed interest rate, 18-year term with three years of interest-only payments and a 35-year amortization schedule. The capital improvement program will include a gut renovation of all residential units, from new drywall to new kitchen appliances. In addition, exteriors will be improved with new windows and doors, repaired or replaced roofs and new stair towers. Construction began in October 2020 and is expected to be complete within 24 months.

December 9, 2020

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X Company Receives $105.3M Construction Loan for 22-Story Residential Tower in Denver

by Amy Works December 9, 2020

DENVER — The X Company has received $105.3 million in construction financing for X Denver2 (XD2), a multifamily project in the Arapahoe Square neighborhood of downtown Denver. Eric Tupler, Christopher Peck and Josh Smith of JLL Capital Markets arranged the loan through CIM Group for the borrower. Located at the corner of 21st and Arapahoe streets, the 22-story XD2 will offer private residences and fully furnished co-living suites with individual bedrooms and bathrooms. Additionally, the property will feature more than 15,700 square feet of collaborative working space; a three-story members-only club offering a resort-style pool and deck; full-serve fitness center with daily classes; and entertainment lounge equipped with a bar. The project also borders the upcoming infrastructure updates that are transforming 21st and Wynkoop streets into an easily accessible walk-path, restricting vehicles on each street.

December 9, 2020

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Terrydale Capital Arranges $9.4M Loan for Multifamily Development in Tacoma, Washington

by Amy Works December 9, 2020

TACOMA, WASH. — Terrydale Capital has arranged a $9.4 million construction loan for the development of an 82-unit apartment building located in Tacoma. The borrower is a first-time ground-up investor. Culby Culbertson of Terrydale Capital’s Dallas office secured the loan, which features a 7.75 percent rate, interest-only structure for 18 months, 75 percent loan-to-cost ratio and no pre-payment penalty.

December 9, 2020

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Capital Markets Face Slowdown and Lender Scarcity

by Sarah Daniels December 8, 2020

The ability to find debt and equity financing for acquisitions and new development has been deeply affected by the coronavirus. Heading into 2020, there was plenty of inexpensive capital available to real estate investors and developers. The once wide field of potential lenders has shrunk significantly over the past nine months. And as for equity availability, it will be important in the coming months to be patient and diligent. REBusinessOnline recently spoke with Gary Sopko, senior vice president – structured finance/investment sales of Lee & Associates and principal at Baden Advisors (an affiliate of Lee & Associates) via video conference about his company’s approach to investment sales, debt financing and equity placement for commercial real estate clients in the midst of an unprecedented year. Sopko interprets what the lower loan volume across the board means for the commercial real estate industry, trends he’s seeing and his role in educating borrowers/clients on how to navigate this challenging time. Changing Lender Pools At the start of the pandemic, a variety of lenders were still ready, willing and able to lend; however, as the pandemic continued and shutdowns spread, the lender pool shrunk. Many private debt funds had to suspend lending for a …

December 8, 2020

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NorthMarq Arranges $8M Loan for Refinancing of San Antonio Office Building

by Taylor Williams December 7, 2020

SAN ANTONIO — NorthMarq has arranged an $8 million loan for the refinancing of Crownridge Centre, a 41,590-square-foot office building located on the north side of San Antonio. Bryan Leonard of NorthMarq placed the debt through an undisclosed life insurance company on behalf of the locally based sponsor. The financing was structured with a fixed interest rate and a fully amortizing 20-year term. The building is leased to tenants in the financial, medical and energy sectors.

December 7, 2020

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KeyBank Arranges $41.6M in Refinancing for Multifamily Property in Flagstaff, Arizona

by Amy Works December 7, 2020

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital (KBREC) has secured $41.6 million in fixed-rate Freddie Mac financing for Centerville, Utah-based Keller Investment Properties. The borrower will use the loan proceeds to refinance The Lodge Luxury Apartment Homes in Flagstaff. Built in 2004, The Lodge Luxury Apartment Homes features 252 garden-style units spread across 18 three-story buildings on 16 acres. Community amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, spa, playground, picnic area and bike trail. Brian Caudel of KBREC’s Commercial Mortgage Group and Chris Jewett of KBREC’s Income Property Group structured the financing with a 10-year term featuring five years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule.

December 7, 2020

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