AURORA, COLO. — KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) and KeyBank Commercial Mortgage Group (CMG) have secured a $45.5 million construction loan for the development of Range View Apartments in Aurora. Portland, Ore.-based DBG Properties LLC is the borrower and developer. KeyBank’s CDLI team provided the construction loan and KeyBank’s CMG team provided a $35 million forward commitment through Fannie Mae. The transaction includes the first execution in Colorado of the incoming averaging rules enacted with the 2017 tax reform bill, allowing a property to serve households up to 80 percent area median income (AMI) as long as the average household income is 60 percent AMI. In addition to the tax-exempt bonds, financing also included tax credits through the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority; HOME funds from the city of Aurora; a loan through the Colorado Division of Housing’s Colorado Housing Investment Fund, and tax equity from CREA, the equity investor and limited partner. Range View Apartments will feature 10 garden-style residential buildings, covering parking, a pool and a community building with play areas and a community rooms. The residential buildings will have one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments reserved for residents earning up to 30 percent, 60 percent and …
IOWA — Eastern Union has arranged $17.9 million in acquisition financing for the Magna International portfolio, a collection of four automobile parts manufacturing facilities spanning 600,000 square feet throughout Iowa. Toronto-based Granite REIT America sold the portfolio to New York-based Beau Pere Real Estate LLC. Abe Kolman of Eastern Union arranged two loans with Bank of the West. The loan-to-value ratio was 75 percent.
CINCINNATI — NorthMarq has arranged an $8.1 million loan for the acquisition of an 11-property multifamily portfolio located in metro Cincinnati. The properties range in size from eight to 58 units with a total unit count of 337. Noah Juran of NorthMarq arranged the loan with a local bank on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. The 10-year, fixed-rate loan has a 30-year amortization schedule.
DALLAS — JLL has provided a Fannie Mae loan of an undisclosed amount for the refinancing of Trinity Village Apartments, a 256-unit multifamily community in North Dallas. The property offers one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, dog park and onsite laundry facilities. Mark Brandenburg of JLL originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, Frontline Holdings.
CHICAGO — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a $43 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of a portfolio of nine multifamily buildings in Chicago known as Maynard at Elaine. The portfolio includes two adjacent parking lots comprising 101 spaces. The borrower, CLK Properties, purchased the portfolio in 2015 and completed a $9 million capital improvement plan. CLK’s management company manages the buildings. Erik Storz of KeyBank originated the loan. CLK is participating in the Fannie Green Rewards program, which provides financial incentives for owners that make water or energy conservation improvements to their properties within 12 months of the loan closing.
OXNARD, CALIF. — NorthMarq has arranged $7.6 million in financing for Seawind Seniors Apartments, an age-restricted community in Oxnard, approximately 65 miles west of Los Angeles. The property features 101 units restricted to residents over age 55. The apartments are marketed as affordable. Marty Meagher and Gardiner Champlin of NorthMarq’s San Diego office arranged the fixed-rate, Fannie Mae loan with a 10-year, interest-only term. The financing pays off existing bonds.
PASADENA, MD. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a $26.6 million, non-recourse bridge loan to refinance Pasadena Crossroads, a 320,249-square-foot retail center in Pasadena. The loan includes funds for leasing and capital expenditures. The center was originally built in 1973 and was renovated earlier this year. Hobby Lobby, Art Van Furniture, LA Fitness and Sprouts Farmers Market anchor the property, which is 37 percent leased. Jacob Proctor of KeyBank arranged financing on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
DULUTH, MINN. — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has provided a $1.8 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of Lakeland Shores Apartments in Duluth, which is located along Lake Superior. The 46-unit community is restricted to disabled persons and residents age 62 and above. The property was originally constructed in 1987 and expanded in 2004. Units will be renovated as part of the refinancing, which features a 35-year term. St. Francis of Assisi Inc. was the borrower. Ecumen manages the property.
BOCA RATON, FLA. — Madison Realty Capital has provided a $225 million loan for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, a planned 12-story, 580,00-square-foot condominium tower in Boca Raton. The borrower, owner and developer Penn-Florida Cos., is developing the project within Via Mizner, a $1 billion, 2 million-square-foot mixed-use project. Penn-Florida broke ground on The Residences several months ago, along with the connected 164-room Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The hotel and condos are joined by an underground parking tunnel as well as an upper-level bridge. In addition to the hotel and condo components, Via Mizner will include a 366-unit apartment building and the 60,000-square-foot The Shoppes at Via Mizner. Anthony Orso, Bill Weber and Henry Stimler of Newmark Capital Market Strategies arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Cohen Financial, a division of SunTrust Bank, has arranged an $11 million bridge loan with SunTrust for the acquisition of Cottonwood Forest Apartments in Jenison, a suburb of Grand Rapids. The 160-unit property features multiple two-story buildings. Cathy Bronkema of Cohen arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Trillium Investments, which plans to upgrade the units.