GREENVILLE, S.C. — Hunt Real Estate Capital has provided a $17 million loan for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Azalea Hill, a 160-unit apartment community in Greenville. The borrower, Willow Creek Partners, plans to use proceeds of the loan to renovate the property and stabilize operations. Constructed in 1998, Azalea Hill includes a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units and features a fitness center, dog park, resident clubhouse, swimming pool, coffee bar and concierge dry cleaning and package service.
NEW YORK CITY — JLL has arranged a $221.8 million bridge loan through JP Morgan to finance a retail portfolio in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. Jonathan Schwartz, Aaron Appel, Michael Diaz and Sean Baillie of JLL secured the three-year, interest-only loan on behalf of owners RedSky Capital and JZ Capital Partners. The portfolio consists of 15 retail properties located on North 6th Street and Bedford Avenue. Three of the properties on North 6th Street are fully leased to a tenant roster that includes Urban Outfitters, Vans, Everlane and Aland. The remaining properties are in the process of being improved and leased.
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, N.J. — Berkadia has secured a $51.9 million acquisition loan for Thousand Oaks Village, a garden-style multifamily community in Atlantic Highlands. Bob Falese and Jeff Heath of Berkadia secured the financing through Freddie Mac on behalf of the borrower, Delaware-based 165 Thousand Oaks Drive LLC. The borrower plans to renovate and upgrade all units at the property. Berkadia utilized the Freddie Mac Mod Rehab Loan Program, allowing the borrower to have a floating rate during the renovation period that will automatically convert to a fixed rate upon the completion of renovations. Located at 165 Thousand Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks Village features one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include air conditioning, large closets, hardwood floors and private patios.
MEMPHIS, TENN. — Alliant Credit Union has provided acquisition financing for a six-property apartment portfolio in Memphis. The loan was structured with an initial funding of $31.7 million, with performance earn-out provisions up to $38.4 million. The borrower plans to renovate the communities, which include a total of 1,240 units. Community amenities across the portfolio include on-site parking, clubhouses, swimming pools, playgrounds and onsite laundry facilities. The name of the borrower and specific property names were not disclosed.
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Mission Capital Advisors has arranged a $19 million loan for the refinancing of the Home2 Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown. The 117-room hotel is located at 350 N. Main St. in downtown Greenville. Beau Williams, Steven Buchwald and Justin Hunt of Mission Capital arranged the non-recourse loan on behalf of the borrower, Sycamore Investment Group, which used the funds to retire an existing construction loan. The extended-stay hotel opened in 2016 and features a Spin2Cycle fitness center, outdoor pool, outdoor patios with grills and fire pits and valet parking.
PORTAGE, MICH. — Cohen Financial, a division of SunTrust Bank, has arranged a $10.6 million HUD 223(f) loan for the refinancing of Timberwood Crossing in Portage, just south of Kalamazoo. The multifamily property includes 254 units. The fixed-rate loan, which features a 35-year term, will refinance the original short-term loan Cohen secured for the acquisition of the property. Trillium Investments was the borrower.
SAMMAMISH, WASH. — Newmark has secured $42 million in permanent financing for the Village at Sammamish Town Center, a 107,000-square-foot mixed-use property located in Sammamish. The property features 37,000 square feet of medical office space, a 35,000-square-foot Metropolitan Market and 35,000 square feet of retail space. The newly completed property is the only new commercial development on the Sammamish plateau in more than 20 years, according to Newmark. Michael Taylor, Skip Slavin and Patrick Taylor of Newmark’s Seattle office arranged the non-recourse financing on behalf of the property owner. The 14-year term, 30-year amortization loan was placed with one of Newmark’s correspondent lenders, and Newmark will service the loan.
Commercial real estate owners allocate a significant portion of their time to property management. Whether they carry out the work themselves or rely on the services of a professional, property owners clearly understand that successfully managing aspects like rent collection and building maintenance plays an important role in the long-term success of their investment. Unfortunately, many real estate owners and investors fail to place a similar level of importance on the management of their mortgage. When it comes time to refinance, a lack of foresight can have a serious impact on the amount of revenue a company can expect to generate in both the near and long term. Borrowers looking to refinance their commercial property and secure a more attractive loan should take the following three initial steps to effectively “manage” their mortgage and create more of an opportunity to achieve their financial goals. Step 1: Set Goals Borrowers refinance their commercial properties for a number of reasons. Many take out a new loan to avoid making the balloon payment that may loom at the conclusion of their current term. Others refinance to take advantage of a more favorable interest rate environment. Borrowers also have an opportunity to tap into …
NEW YORK CITY — CIT Group has arranged a $45 million construction loan for a nine-story, mixed-use condominium project in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan. The project will be called The Cast Iron House and will consist of 13 condominium units as well as ground-floor retail. The financing will fund the development and restoration of the property. CIT arranged financing for the borrower, 361 Broadway Associates Holdings LLC, through and undisclosed lender.
NEW YORK CITY — Natixis has provided a $30 million loan for the acquisition of a five-story self-storage facility in the Ft. Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn. The property is located at 202-208 Tillary St. Kathy Anderson and Brad Domenico of Progress Capital arranged the financing on behalf of borrowers Joy Construction and Maddd Equities. The new owners plan to continue self-storage operations while they evaluate potential redevelopment opportunities.