CHICAGO — Cohen Financial, a division of SunTrust Bank, has arranged a $16.8 million loan for the acquisition of the Ivy Hotel in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. The 16-story boutique hotel is located at 233 E. Ontario St., adjacent to the Magnificent Mile. The hotel offers 63 rooms and a rooftop bar. Cohen Financial arranged a two-year, floating-rate loan with Prime Finance. The borrower, a joint venture between Avantgarde Capital and Anderson Hospitality Holdings, plans to make capital improvements to the property.
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Seniors housing seemed to rule the roost among attendees at MBA’s CREF 2019. Mark Gould, national production manager at M&T Realty Capital Corporation, thinks he knows why. The obvious answer would be the aging Boomer population, which will continue to require additional services for some time. However, Gould believes it’s more than demographics. He asserts that a tangible evolution has taken place among seniors housing operators that has made these dwellings more attractive to the elderly and their children. As demand shifts, opportunity abounds. Gould believes construction and permanent financing will remain active as these operators continue to perfect their communities. Watch the video for more insights on seniors housing finance from Gould.
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Alliant: Communication is a Commodity in Today’s Lending Environment
by Jaime Lackey
Communication and transparency are always top priorities for commercial lenders and borrowers. Paul Letourneau, manager of commercial lending at Alliant Credit Union, believes these are the true skills lenders should leverage in today’s market. Letourneau knows we’re long in this cycle — and he says that’s not a bad thing. There is still a great need for capital, but with that demand comes the competition among suppliers. This, Letourneau asserts, has caused lenders like credit unions to make sure their relationships with mortgage brokers and sponsors are as strong as possible. The ability to remain competitive while disciplined is no easy task. Letourneau believes this starts with strong communication between all parties. Watch the video for more insights from Letourneau. Alliant Credit Union is a content partner of REBusinessOnline. Click here to view articles written in conjunction with Alliant.
Madison Realty Capital Provides $14.5M Refinancing for Mixed-Use Property in Brooklyn
by David Cohen
NEW YORK CITY — Madison Realty Capital (MRC) has provided a $14.5 million loan to refinance a mixed-use property in Brooklyn. Located at 1357 Flatbush Ave., the seven-story, 37,133-square-foot, mixed-use building includes 36 apartment units as well as 7,000 square feet of retail space. Madison Realty Capital provided the financing to Hello Living, a developer and repeat MRC borrower. Terms of the financing were not disclosed.
MANCHESTER, CONN. — American Street Capital has secured a $12 million loan to refinance a triple-net leased, single-tenant retail property in Manchester. Built in 1992 and renovated in 2018, grocer Stop & Shop currently occupies the property. The seven-acre site also includes 400 parking spaces and seven loading docks. American Street Capital secured a 10-year, fixed-rate loan with a 30-year amortization schedule on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. A correspondent CMBS lender provided the loan.
TEMPLE, TEXAS — Dougherty Mortgage has arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for Midtown Apartments, a 128-unit multifamily asset located in the central Texas city of Temple. The property offers one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, basketball court, outdoor grilling area and a resident clubhouse. Dougherty arranged the 12-year loan through a partnership with Old Capital Lending on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
Walker & Dunlop Structures $40M in Financing for 136-Key AC Marriott in Tucson, Arizona
by Jeff Shaw
TUCSON, ARIZ. — Walker & Dunlop has structured $40 million in financing for the AC Hotel by Marriott Tucson Downtown, located at 151 E. Broadway Blvd. in Tucson. The borrower is Tucson Urban. Completed in fall 2017, the eight-story hotel features 136 guest rooms and was the first hotel built in downtown Tucson since the early 1970s, according to Walker & Dunlop. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, rooftop pool and 1,847 square feet of meeting space. Jim Pierson and Keaton Merrell of Walker & Dunlop’s Phoenix office, in collaboration with Alison Williams and Matt Baldwin of Walker & Dunlop’s Tampa, Fla., office, arranged the 10-year cash-out loan, which features three years of interest-only payments, through a CMBS provider.
CHICAGO — Associated Bank has secured a $7 million construction loan and $13 million in low-income housing tax credit equity for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Johnson Butler-Lindon Apartments in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. The Illinois Housing Development Authority issued the tax credits for the project. Associated Bank partnered with Boston Capital to provide the equity portion. Preservation of Affordable Housing will complete the renovation in partnership with Powers and Sons Construction Co. and Johnson & Lee Architects Ltd. Built in the late 1920s, the buildings are located two-tenths of a mile from each other and total 106 units. Units and common areas will be modernized. Completion of the renovation project is slated for the second quarter of 2020. The units will be restricted to households earning 30, 50 or 60 percent of the area median income. Krista Casper of Associated Bank handled the loan arrangements and closing, while Teresa Rubio managed the equity investment.
Progress Capital Secures $60M Acquisition Loan for Multifamily Portfolio in New Jersey
by David Cohen
HUDSON COUNTY, N.J. — Progress Capital has secured a $60 million acquisition loan for an 18-property multifamily portfolio in Hudson County. The undisclosed borrower acquired the portfolio for $75 million. Brad Domenico of Progress Capital arranged the seven-year loan, which featured a fixed 4.14 percent interest rate, 30-year amortization schedule and two years of interest-only payments. The lender was undisclosed.
CLEVELAND — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided three loans for the refinancing of a SmartStop self-storage portfolio. Located in 12 states, the 39 facilities total 24,181 units. Randy Martin of Cleveland-based KeyBank originated a $90 million loan for 29 facilities in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas. Concurrently, the sponsor received a $27.5 million mezzanine loan. Martin also originated a $104 million loan for 10 properties located in California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada and South Carolina.