ROSWELL, GA. — Red Oak Financial has provided a $9.7 million refinancing loan for Village Festival Shopping Center, a 56,921-square-foot retail center in Roswell. Proceeds from the two-year bridge loan will be used to renovate the property, which sits on seven acres at 10930 Crabapple Road, 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta. The borrower and owner, Phoenix Ten Properties LLC, will introduce shopping, dining and event options at the property. A timeline for renovations was not disclosed. Gary Bechtel of Red Oak Financial originated the loan on behalf of the borrower.
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DALLAS — JLL has provided an undisclosed amount of Fannie Mae acquisition financing for Los Altos Trinity Green, a 324-unit apartment community in West Dallas. Built in 2019 as Alta Trinity Green, the property is part of the 24.8-acre Trinity Green residential district that features proximity to multiple office hubs and retail options. Units come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom formats. Amenities include a pool, outdoor lounge, rooftop deck, clubhouse and game room, fitness center and a dog washing station. Susan Hill and Cortney Cole of JLL originated the financing, which was structured with a 10-year term, a fixed interest rate of 2.62 percent and five years of interest-only payments, on behalf of the borrower, Houston-based investment firm Barvin. The seller was Wood Partners.
ST. LOUIS — NorthMarq has arranged a $13 million loan for the refinancing of Trinity Park Apartments, a 490-unit multifamily portfolio in St. Louis. The properties are located at 11043 Mollerus Drive and 11065 Dunklin Drive. Noah Juran of NorthMarq’s Cincinnati office worked alongside David Garfinkel of NorthMarq’s St. Louis office to structure the three-year loan with two years of interest-only payments followed by a 25-year amortization schedule. A regional bank provided the loan, which lowers the interest rate and provides additional time for the portfolio to stabilize, according to Juran.
PLAINFIELD, IND. — Merchants Capital has provided a $10 million loan for the construction of Haven Homes, a 52-unit affordable and supportive housing community in Plainfield. The borrower, RealAmerica Cos., has partnered with Sheltering Wings, a nonprofit that provides emergency housing for survivors escaping abuse, to ensure 25 percent of the units are allocated for project-based vouchers specifically for survivors of domestic violence. Additionally, all residents will have access to supportive services in the community resource center and clubhouse. Cummins Behavioral Health Systems Inc. will provide mental health services while Sheltering Wings will provide domestic abuse support. Construction has commenced with completion slated for fall 2021.
SAYREVILLE, N.J. — NorthMarq has arranged a $45.5 million loan for the refinancing of Camelot at La Mer V, a 273-unit multifamily asset located in the Northern New Jersey town of Sayreville. Gary Cohen and Marc Nevins of NorthMarq arranged the financing, which was structured with a fixed interest rate and a 35-year term, through a correspondent life insurance company. The borrower and developer was New Jersey-based Kaplan Cos.
KeyBank Provides $145.2M Acquisition Financing for 12-Property Multifamily Portfolio in North Carolina
by Alex Tostado
CLEVELAND — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided $145.2 million in Freddie Mac financing for the purchase of 12 multifamily communities in North Carolina. Brian Caudel and Andrew Nathenson of Cleveland-based KeyBank originated the loans, which offer 10-year terms with five years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule, on behalf of the borrower and buyer, Peak Capital Partners. The portfolio comprises garden-style apartments totaling 1,859 units with lot sizes averaging 11 acres. The assets were built between 1985 and 2005. The seller(s) was not disclosed. The properties included in the sale are: 96-unit Arbor Glen in Eden, built in 2004; 128-unit Autumn Park in Oxford, built in 2005; 298-unit Brookwood in Archdale, built in 1987; 108-unit Crossroads Station in Charlotte, built in 2002; 226-unit Crestview in Concord, built in 1985; 156-unit Davidson in Concord, built in 1994; 144-unit Huntington in Concord, built in 1998; 88-unit Lexington Station in Lexington, built in 2002; 120-unit Crown Ridge in Shelby, built in 2003; 148-unit Marion Ridge in Shelby, built in 1999; 279-unit Mooresville Station (I & II) in Mooresville, built in 2000; and 68-unit Stonewood in Mooresville, built in 1987.
CAMDEN, N.J. — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $5 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Lake Shore Club Apartments, an 80-unit apartment complex located in the Southern New Jersey city of Camden. The property was built in 1970 and consists of five two-story buildings. Colliers originated the 10-year loan for borrower DBG Gamma Investments LLC.
INDIANAPOLIS — NorthMarq has arranged an $11.9 million loan for the refinancing of La Joya Apartments in Indianapolis. Built in 1974, the 320-unit workforce housing community is located 10 miles from downtown. Lawrence Larisma and Ryan Taylor of NorthMarq arranged the loan with Freddie Mac. It features a 15-year term and a fixed rate. The borrower was undisclosed.
While the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly made life tougher for active adult investors, there is still capital available. It has just become harder to get. “The equity is pretty rational right now. It’s the TINA phenomenon — there is no alternative,” said Mark Marasciullo, chief investment officer with The United Group of Companies, which develops active adult properties. “There is, institutionally speaking, more and more equity piling up on the sidelines. The market’s pretty liquid, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. There’s a lot of capital out there, but it’s fickle.” The comments came during a roundtable session titled “Investment Outlook for the Active Adult/55+ Market” at France Media’s InterFace Seniors Housing Southeast conference. The event was held virtually on Nov. 5 and 6. Marasciullo hosted the session, which invited attendees to openly lead the discussion. Marasciullo noted that continued high housing prices could keep move-ins high for active adult operators. Housing website Redfin reports that home-buying demand surpassed pre-pandemic levels by June. “If you’re contemplating selling your house, you’re looking around and saying ‘there’s never going to be a better time.’ Our industry has caught a bit of a tailwind,” said Marasciullo. “I’m actually very …
Futura, Linkvest Receive $52.5M HUD Construction Loan for Multifamily Project in Orlando’s Lake Nona
by Alex Tostado
ORLANDO, FLA. — Joint venture partners Futura and Linkvest Capital have received a $52.5 million construction loan for the development of Futura at Nona Cove in Orlando. Berkadia originated the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 221(d)(4) loan on behalf of the developers. The community will be situated within Lake Nona, a master-planned community featuring, retail space, office space, multifamily units, single-family homes and hotels. Tavistock Group is the master developer of Lake Nona. The 260-unit property will offer studio through three-bedroom floor plans ranging from 623 to 1,315 square feet. Communal amenities will include a two-story clubroom, fitness center, dog spa and park, coworking space and a pool. Construction at the 17-acre site has begun and the developers expect to deliver the community in the third quarter of 2022.