James P. Flynn, CEO of New York-headquartered Hunt Real Estate Capital, believes 2020 will continue to provide a strong environment for multifamily lending and transactions. Though this may be good news for borrowers, it does mean competition in the market will also remain strong. Flynn addresses these points and elaborates on ORIX USA’s acquisition of the Hunt Companies’ commercial real estate financing subsidiary in the Q&A below. Finance Insight: What commercial property sector will experience the most activity in 2020, and why? Flynn: Multifamily should continue to be the most active commercial real estate sector in terms of financing activity. The MBA forecasts that multifamily lending will top $395 billion in 2020, a 9 percent increase over 2019 activity. That figure represents nearly 60 percent of the total commercial real estate activity forecast for 2020. With the Fed signaling no change to borrower costs for the year, the consensus seems to be a continued period of interest rates near historic lows. Multifamily owners and operators will continue to take advantage of this environment to rehabilitate, refinance and refine their portfolios. Of course, the other side of the equation is the growth in multifamily demand drivers. These drivers have remained strong, …
Loans
Walker & Dunlop Provides $11M Bridge Loan for Acquisition of Supportive Living Community
by Jaime Lackey
AURORA, ILL. — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has provided $11 million in bridge financing for The Vistas Fox Valley, a 136-bed supportive living facility in Aurora. The borrower was Cascade Capital Group, which used the funds to acquire the community. Walker & Dunlop’s bridge lending program utilizes the company’s own balance sheet to offer short-term, non-recourse loans for properties that are being acquired or repositioned. Joshua Rosen and the bridge lending team structured the financing with a nine-month term, full-term interest-only payments and flexible prepayment options. The borrower plans to replace the loan with HUD financing before the end of the year. Supportive living is an Illinois program to offer assisted living services while still allowing for government reimbursement.
Dougherty Mortgage Provides $13M Fannie Mae Loan for Little Rock Apartment Community
by Alex Tostado
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — Dougherty Mortgage has provided a $13 million Fannie Mae loan that the borrower will use to refinance the third phase of Bowman Pointe, an apartment community located at 3321 S. Bowman Road in west Little Rock. Phase III spans 106 units and was completed last year. The borrower, Bowman Pointe LLC, is an affiliate of Richardson Properties, a local developer and manager of apartment communities, as well as office, retail, industrial and self-storage properties. The 10-year loan features a 30-year amortization schedule. Bowman Pointe is being delivered in four phases. The community’s amenities include late night concierge services, 24-hour fitness center, movie theater, conference room, virtual fitness studio, poker and wine lounge, Zen lounge, coffee bar, tanning room, resort-style pool with cabanas, pet park, outdoor fire pits, bocce ball court, professional putting green, two green areas with grills and picnic tables, garages inside the building, covered parking and an additional mailbox area.
Greystone Provides $71.3M HUD Loan for Refinancing of Seniors Housing Community on Long Island
by Alex Patton
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — Greystone has provided a $71.3 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of Massapequa Center Rehabilitation & Nursing, a 320-bed skilled nursing facility in the Long Island village of Amityville. The loan enables the borrower to exit initial bridge financing used to acquire the property in November 2017 and to continue with renovations. The financing carries a fixed interest rate, 30-year term and a 30-year amortization schedule. Originally constructed in 1974, Massapequa Center has undergone $8.5 million in facility upgrades, including the installation of private suites with private showers, the addition of a new commercial kitchen, the creation of a large rehabilitation and wellness center and comprehensive renovations to the entrance lobby, nurse stations and geriatric units. Fred Levine of Greystone originated the transaction.
NEW YORK CITY — Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has provided $142.6 million in permanent financing for an 18-property multifamily portfolio in the Bronx. The Greenwich, Conn.-based borrower, The Morgan Group, will use the loans to refinance the nearly 1,000-unit portfolio, which includes 29 commercial units. Black Bear Capital Partners (BBCP) arranged the financing in three separate 10-year, interest-only loans. The financing includes a $77 million loan with a fixed interest rate of 3.78 percent; a $33.3 million loan fixed at 3.92 percent; and a $32.3 million loan fixed at 3.65 percent. The low-leverage loan package replaces Morgan Group’s existing debt, which was close to maturation. Bryan Manz, Rob Serra and Emil DePasquale of BBCP arranged the financing for Morgan Group, which owns a large multifamily rental portfolio in the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Westchester County. “BBCP, The Morgan Group, and Morgan Stanley worked diligently to close this complex refinancing package in timely and efficient manner,” says Manz. “We look forward to arranging additional transactions with both parties.” Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm that operates in more than 41 countries. The company provides investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. Morgan Stanley’s stock price closed …
MARIETTA, GA. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital (KBREC) has provided a $64 million acquisition loan for The Park on Windy Hill, a 654-unit apartment complex in Marietta. The property was built in 1970 and has recently undergone renovations to approximately half of the unit interiors. The buyer, Bridge Investment Group, plans to complete the upgrades and extensively renovate the exteriors. The garden-style apartment complex comprises 26 three-story buildings on 42 acres at 2121 Windy Hill Road, 15 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta and two miles west of Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. The seller was not disclosed, although Wilkinson Corp. acquired the property in late 2017. Brian Caudel and Jennifer Seamons of KBREC structured the financing.
Berkadia Arranges $140M in Construction Financing for Four Orlando Hotels Near Disney World
by Alex Tostado
ORLANDO, FLA. — Berkadia has arranged $140 million in combined financing for four extended-stay hotels totaling nearly 1,000 rooms that will be part of Flamingo Crossings, a master-planned development located at the western entrance to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Justin Ownby of Berkadia’s Tampa office together with Adrienne Kautzman and Mauricio Rodriguez of Berkadia’s Hotels & Hospitality team arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower and developer, Huntsville, Ala.-based Doradus Partners. The Berkadia team secured the four-year, adjustable-rate, non-recourse construction loan through a private lender. The properties include a 223-room Residence Inn by Marriott, a 273-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, a 229-room Homewood Suites by Hilton and a 272-room Home2 Suites by Hilton. The four properties, which will be managed by Yedla Management Co. Inc., are slated for completion in the fall of this year. The complex will have a structured parking garage, pools and a sports facility to include a soccer field, basketball court and batting cages. Flamingo Crossings will also feature a 200,000-square-foot retail hub with over 50 stores.
TD Bank Provides $28.6M in Construction Financing for Affordable Housing Complex in Fort Lauderdale
by Alex Tostado
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — TD Bank has provided $28.6 million in funding for the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale (HACFL) to redevelop Suncrest Court, a 66-unit public housing community, by replacing it with 116 modern and affordable apartment units. TD Bank has provided a $16 million construction loan and its subsidiary Community Capital Group has provided $12.6 million in low income housing tax credits (LIHTCs). HACFL also received a State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) from the Florida Housing Finance Corp. for the project, which involves the demolition of the existing buildings that were built in 1962. The new Suncrest Court will include seven buildings with 12 units reserved for residents who earn less than 30 percent of the area’s median income (AMI). The remaining 104 units will be reserved for residents making up to 60 percent of AMI. During construction, current Suncrest Court residents were offered vouchers to nearby affordable housing communities. Upon completion in 2021, existing residents will have the right to return to the community.
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS — CBRE has arranged a $28.2 million bridge loan for the refinancing of Overture Sugar Land, a 200-unit active adult community in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land. The community opened in 2017 and features a coffee bar and bistro, pool, yoga studio and access to nature trails. Aron Will, Austin Sacco and Adam Mincberg of CBRE arranged the nonrecourse, floating-rate loan with 18 months of interest-only payments on behalf of the borrower, Greystar. The lender was MF1 Capital, an alliance between Limekiln Real Estate, Berkshire Group and CBRE Capital Markets.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — NorthMarq has arranged $35.4 million in acquisition financing for seven multifamily properties in Sioux Falls. The affordable communities comprise 525 units. The seven Freddie Mac loans range from $1.9 million to $9.3 million. Brett Hood of NorthMarq arranged each of the 15-year loans, which feature 30-year amortization schedules.