CHICAGO — A partnership between funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management LP and GlenStar Properties has received a $256 million loan to refinance 141 W. Jackson, a historic, 1.3 million-square-foot office tower in Chicago’s central business district. Known as the Chicago Board of Trade Building, the 44-story skyscraper is the primary trading venue of the CME Group, a global markets company formed by a merger of the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. JLL arranged the financing provided by a domestic financial institution. Ownership plans to allocate a portion of the loan proceeds toward future leasing. The Chicago Board of Trade Building was originally constructed in 1930 for CBOT and was designated a National Historic Landmark on June 2, 1978. The building is a popular sightseeing attraction and has appeared in several films, including as the headquarters of Wayne Enterprises in “Batman Begins” (2005). Ownership has maintained and updated the building with modern amenities and technology, including a 24/7 fitness center; video conference center; rooftop deck and game room; Ceres Café Bar and Patio; Cellars Market; and a tenant lobby with concierge services. The building is home to a roster of retail, banking, healthcare, legal and …
Loans
SHIPSEWANA, GALVESTON AND RUSSIAVILLE, IND. — Mag Mile Capital has arranged a $4.3 million loan for the acquisition of three mobile home properties in Indiana. The three parks are located in Shipsewana, Galveston and Russiaville and contain a total of 183 home sites. Rob Bernstein and Matt Weilgus of Mag Mile arranged the five-year loan with an interest rate of 5.5 percent. Aran Capital was the borrower.
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged an $18.5 million loan for The Hive Isla Vista, a five-property student housing portfolio near the campus of University of California, Santa Barbara. Brad Wilmot of CBRE’s Los Angeles office secured the floating-rate loan with a three-year initial term on behalf of the borrower, Los Angeles-based M&A Real Estate Partners. The planned use of the funds was not disclosed. The portfolio totals 35,868 square feet and is comprised of five student housing properties, all within walking distance of the campus. Community amenities include fitness centers, gated access and swimming pools.
Berkadia Arranges $211.2M Loan for Refinancing of Multifamily Property in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
by Alex Patton
CHESTNUT HILL, MASS. — Berkadia has arranged a $211.2 million refinancing loan for Hancock Village, a 161-unit multifamily community in Chestnut Hill, a northwestern suburb of Boston. The 15-year Freddie Mac loan featured a fixed interest rate and a 30-year amortization schedule. The property features one- and two-bedroom townhomes and amenities including a fitness center and a resident lounge. Robert Lipson of Berkadia arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Chestnut Hill Realty.
Greystone Arranges $50M Construction Loan for Multifamily Project in New Haven, Connecticut
by Alex Patton
NEW HAVEN, CONN. — Greystone has arranged a $50 million construction loan for a multifamily project that will be located at 44 Olive St in New Haven. BMO Harris Bank, a subsidiary of BMO Financial Group, provided the loan on a three-year initial term. The borrower, Adam America Real Estate, will use the loan to finance construction of a six-story multifamily building with 299 units and 6,100 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Drew Fletcher and Matthew Hirsh of Greystone arranged the loan. Construction is slated to be complete by August 2022.
PHOENIX — PCCP has provided a $49.2 million senior loan to Vancouver, Wash.-based IDM Cos. for the ground-up development of Acero Algodon. The Class A, garden-style multifamily community will be located in the West Valley of Phoenix. Situated on 20.5 acres along North 91st Avenue, Acero Algodon will offer 458 apartments in a mix of 196 one-bedroom units, 238 two-bedroom units and 24 three-bedroom units, spread across 24 three-story buildings. All floor plans will feature quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl plank flooring with carpeted bedrooms, walk-in closets, in-unit laundry rooms and private patios or balconies. On-site amenities will include 901 parking spaces, two resort-style swimming pools, a fitness center with yoga and spin studio, business center, community lounge and kitchen, game room, dog park, and barbecue and picnic areas. Construction is scheduled to start soon, with the first units planned for delivery in mid-2021. Total build-out is slated for completion in mid-2022. David Kidder, Adam Deermount, Steve Sims and John Meek of Landmark Real Estate arranged the financing.
JLL Arranges $5.6M Loan for Refinancing of Industrial Building in Wilmington, Massachusetts
by Alex Patton
WILMINGTON, MASS. — JLL has arranged a $5.6 million loan for the refinancing of a light manufacturing industrial building in Wilmington, a northern suburb of Boston. Local bank Webster Five provided the 10-year, fixed-rate loan to the borrower, Boston-based Rhino Capital Advisors LLC. The property, located at 272 Ballardvale St., was constructed in 1976 and features 20-foot clear heights. Brett Paulsrud and Amy Lousararian of JLL arranged the loan.
Financial Federal Bank Provides $38.7M Refinancing for Student Housing Community Near Virginia’s James Madison University
by Alex Tostado
HARRISONBURG, VA. — Financial Federal Bank has provided a $38.7 million loan to refinance North 38 Apartments, a 228-unit student housing community near James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg. The property was built in 2009 and offers 816 beds and fully furnished units featuring 55-inch TVs. Communal amenities include a pool, hammock gardens, car care center, sand volleyball court, computer lounge, fitness center, detached garage buildings and multiple dog parks. At the time of the transaction, the property was 94 percent occupied. The community is situated at 1190 Meridian Circle, two miles north of JMU. Rick Wood and Jon Van Hoozer of Financial Federal originated the 12-year loan with three years of interest-only payments, a 30-year amortization schedule and a fixed interest rate below 3.95 percent. The borrower was not disclosed.
DULUTH, GA. — NXT Capital has provided a $19 million refinancing loan for Sugarloaf VI and VII, two office buildings comprising 160,000 square feet in Duluth. The property is situated at 2905 and 2915 Premiere Parkway, 29 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta in Gwinnett County. Property amenities include large lobbies and an outdoor greenspace. C.J. Kelley of CBRE originated the loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. Further details of the loan were not disclosed.
LINCOLN, NEB. — NorthMarq has provided a $19.3 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Wilderness Hills Flats in Lincoln. The 168-unit apartment community is located at 3055 Crescent Drive within the Wilderness Hills commercial development. Amenities include a bike repair station, dog park, outdoor grill area and package service. Bob Chalupa of NorthMarq arranged the 15-year loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.