SANFORD, FLA. — Love Funding has secured a $47.6 million loan for the construction and permanent financing of Allure on the Parkway, a 290-unit multifamily community in Sanford. Situated about 25 miles north of downtown Orlando, Allure on the Parkway will feature one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities will include walking trails, a dog park, clubhouse, fitness center and a pool. Peter Wessel of Love Funding secured the loan through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) 221(d)(4) loan program. The borrower was not disclosed. The loan will cover the construction period and subsequent 40-year term.
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PORTLAND, ORE. — HFF has arranged $96.5 million in financing for the development of 100 Columbia, a high-rise multifamily community located in Portland’s central business district. Alamo Manhattan, the developer, received a four-year construction loan through PCCP for the project. Situated on a 0.9-acre site, 100 Columbia will feature 348 apartments in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts, averaging 817 square feet. The 20-story development will include premium interior finishes and community amenities, including a 15,000-square-foot sixth-floor amenity terrace and a 20th-floor rooftop resident lounge with an observation deck with views of the downtown skyline, Mount Hood and the Willamette River. Slated for completion in 2020, the community will also feature a 16th-floor terrace and 15,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. GBD Architects is providing architectural services for the development. Mark Erland, Matt Benson and Charlie Watson of HFF secured the financing for the borrower.
Dwight Capital Provides $18M HUD Refinancing for Apartment Community in Downtown San Antonio
by John Nelson
SAN ANTONIO — Dwight Capital has provided a $18 million HUD 223(f) loan for the refinancing of Cadillac Lofts, a Class A apartment community located at 317 Lexington Ave. in San Antonio’s central business district. Originally built in 1922 and substantially rehabilitated in 1998, the property features 152 loft apartment residences. The undisclosed borrower renovated unit interiors in 2015 and 2016 and added a rooftop pool, terrace and fitness area. Cadillac Lofts is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the former Goad Motor Company Building.
PARK RIDGE, ILL. — Capital One has provided a $15.1 million HUD 232/223(f) loan to refinance Avantara Park Ridge, a 154-bed assisted living facility in Park Ridge, a suburb of Chicago. Since purchasing Avantara in 2014, the undisclosed borrowers have extensively renovated the facility. Joshua Rosen of Capital One arranged the fixed-rate loan, which includes a 35-year amortization schedule.
NEW YORK CITY — HFF has secured a $32 million loan to refinance Caesura, a newly completed, 123-unit apartment building in Brooklyn’s cultural district. Located at 280 Ashland Place, the 12-story property comprises a mix of 74 market-rate and 49 affordable units. Amenities at Caesura include walk-in closets, in-unit washers and dryers, and a fitness center. Steven Klein and Geoff Goldstein of HFF secured the 10-year, fixed-rate financing on behalf of the borrower, Jonathan Rose Companies through lender Allegiant Real Estate Capital LP. Loan proceeds were used to replace the existing construction loan.
Cherrytree Group Arranges Bridge Loan for Preservation of Historic Hotel in Massachusetts
by David Cohen
LOWELL, MASS. — Cherrytree Group has arranged an $825,000 bridge loan for the preservation of the Lowell Legacy Hotel, a registered historic landmark in Lowell. The five-story building, built between 1896 and 1905, was recently declared eligible to receive Federal tax credits for historic preservation. Warren Kirshenbaum of Cherrytree arranged the pre-development funding on behalf of the borrower, Madison Security Group. Hampton Financial Partners provided the loan, which will serve as a bridge leading to long-term financing by the Small Business Administration. The new Lowell Legacy Hotel will contain 52 guest rooms as well as banquet facilities.
HOUSTON — NXT Capital has provided an $18 million loan to finance the acquisition of a 216-unit, Class B apartment community in Houston. The property name was undisclosed, but the asset is situated 11 miles west of George Bush Intercontinental Airport and one mile west of Interstate 45. Community amenities include a clubhouse with a business center, fitness center, sand volleyball court, outdoor fire pits, outdoor grills, dog park, putting green and a swimming pool with a sun deck. Steve Whitehead of NorthMarq Capital’s Dallas office placed the loan with NXT Capital on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
ROCHESTER, MINN. — Merchants Capital has arranged $19.7 million in development financing for Technology Park Apartments, a 164-unit affordable housing community in Rochester. Freddie Mac provided the 10-year loan, which was its first-ever non-LIHTC forward commitment loan. The interest rate was locked at the closing of the construction loan. Forty percent of the property will be priced affordably for individuals earning an annual income of $40,000 or 60 percent of the area median income, while 35 percent will be set aside for individuals earning about $55,000 per year. The remaining units will be priced slightly below the current market value. The Greater Minnesota Housing Fund also contributed $3.4 million for the development. The monthly rent is expected to be $1,150 for a two-bedroom unit. Real Estate Equities was the borrower.
EagleBridge Capital Secures $25.1M Construction Loan for Apartment Building in Rhode Island
by David Cohen
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — EagleBridge Capital has arranged a $25.1 million construction loan for the development of Chestnut Commons, a six-story, 116,000-square-foot apartment building in Providence. Located at 91 Chestnut St. in downtown Providence, the property consists of 92, one- and two-bedroom units as well as 6,000 square feet of street-level retail space. Amenities will include a fitness center, rooftop terraces and covered parking. Brian D. Sheehan and Ted. M. Sidel of EagleBridge secured the financing on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. The lender was a leading Massachusetts financial institution. Terms of the financing were not disclosed.
NEW YORK CITY — Greystone has arranged $11.7 million in Fannie Mae loans to refinance a portfolio of multifamily properties in Brooklyn. The four-property portfolio is located at 867-869 Knickerbocker Ave., 221 Himrod St., 299 Throop Ave. and 634 Wilson Ave. The refinancing included four separate Fannie Mae loans, which are all seven-year hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). The loan proceeds will be used for value-add improvements to the properties. Anthony Cristi in Greystone’s New York office secured the financing on behalf of borrower Zalmen Wagschal.