WACO, TEXAS — Metropolitan Capital Advisors Ltd. (MCA) has arranged a $4.3 million construction loan for The Containery, a retail conversion project in Waco. Private developer Bill Wetterman plans to convert an existing warehouse situated on 24,750 square feet of land into a shopping destination with boutique retail and restaurant spaces. Brandon Wilhite of MCA arranged the loan through McGregor, Texas-based TFNB Bank.
NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — Cronheim Mortgage has negotiated $3 million in permanent financing for Mountain View Gardens in North Plainfield. The 43-unit garden style apartment community, located at 470 West End Ave., is comprised of six, two-story walkup buildings and has 24 one-bedroom and 19 two-bedroom units. The seven-year loan amortizes over a 30-year period and has a fixed rate, which was locked five months prior to closing. The borrower and lender were undisclosed. The loan was originated and placed by Allison Villamagna and Andrew Stewart of Cronheim.
MALDEN, MASS. — Fantini & Gorga has arranged $1.2 million in financing for the acquisition of a multifamily property at 21-23 Myrtle St. in Malden, about five miles north of Boston. The property is a 12-unit apartment building made up of one- and two-bedroom units. At the time of sale, the property was fully occupied with under market leases. Derek Coulombe and Jon Garcia of Fantini & Gorga arranged the loan for the undisclosed borrower. The lender was not disclosed. The property is located in close proximity to the Malden Metro Boston Transit Authority station, which allows for direct access to downtown Boston on the Orange Line.
SAN DIEGO — Invesco Real Estate has originated an $80 million senior loan for the acquisition and full redevelopment of Bella Posta Apartments, a 344-unit multifamily property located in San Diego’s Mission Valley submarket. The sponsor is Sares Regis Multifamily Value Add Fund II, an affiliate of Sares Regis Group. Loan proceeds will be used to acquire, as well as renovate and upgrade, the property. Planned renovations include the full modernization of exteriors, common areas and amenities.
TUSTIN, CALIF. — Continental Partners has secured $9.3 million in financing for an office and retail property located at 15501 Red Hill Ave. in Tustin. Eugene Rutenberg of Continental Partners arranged the five-year loan, which includes $8.7 million in initial funding and $588,000 to be released as cash-out proceeds after the undisclosed sponsor completes minor tenant improvements to fully stabilize the property. Recently renovated, the 44,123-square-foot property was vacant at the time of loan application. During the loan application, the borrower executed two long-term leases, including TAPS Fish House & Brewery, for the property.
NEWARK, N.J. — Arbor Realty Trust has funded a $41.5 million bridge loan for the acquisition of a multifamily property located in Newark’s Forest Hills section. The deal provides a three-year adjustable loan term. Stephen York of Arbor’s New York City office originated the loan. The undisclosed borrower used the loan to acquire 452 units at closing, with the intent to purchase the remaining 28 units over the next three years. The garden-style apartment community features studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts, on-site laundry facilities, parking and landscaped courtyards.
NEW YORK CITY – Monticello Asset Management, through one of its investment vehicles, has provided $31.2 million bridge-to-HUD loan for New Broadview Manor Home For Adults, a 200-bed seniors housing facility on Staten Island. The borrower is The W Group at New Broadview LLC, which will use the funds to acquire the property. New Broadview was built in 1974, with a fifth floor added in 1999. Of the 200 beds, 116 are licensed for the New York State Assisted Living Program (ALP). The remaining 84 beds will be managed by an affiliated home health care agency. The community totals 42,694 square feet on 0.8 acres of land. The facility is located in the residential South Beach section of Staten Island near the Verrazano Bridge and one block from the ocean and boardwalk.
NEW YORK CITY – Q10|New York Realty Advisors, an affiliate of Houlihan-Parnes Realtors, has secured a $2.9 million loan for the acquisition of a walk-up apartment building located in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Queens. The undisclosed borrower opted for a 20-year Hybrid ARM loan through the Freddie Mac Small-Balance Loan program. The rate on the initial five-year term is fixed at 3.58 percent followed by a floating-rate period of the remainder of the term (180 months). During the floating-rate period, the coupon is reset every six months and is based on a spread over a six-month LIBOR index. The non-recourse, PAR loan amortizes over 30 years. The four-story building features 16 units. Jeanne Cronin of Q10|New York Realty Advisors arranged the financing.
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — CBRE has arranged a $37 million refinancing for Andara Senior Living, a 170-unit independent living and assisted living community in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale. The borrower is The Reliant Group, which acquired the community in 2013 from the original developer. At that time, Reliant brought in Senior Lifestyle Corp. as operator and implemented a capital improvement plan, leading to an occupancy rate regularly above 90 percent. The Freddie Mac loan includes a seven-year term, fixed rate and 36 months of interest-only payments. Aron Will of CBRE National Senior Housing, along with Andrew Behrens and Jesse Weber of CBRE Multifamily Institutional Group, arranged the financing.
BROOMFIELD, COLO. — HFF has arranged $33.8 million in financing for Palisade Park, a garden-style apartment community at 16815 Huron St. in Broomfield, a northern suburb of Denver. Josh Simon and Kristian Lichtenfels of HFF secured the financing for Jeffrey Sanders of Boulder-based Mountain View Capital. The seven-year, floating-rate loan was secured through Freddie Mac’s CME Program. Loan proceeds were used to refinance expiring construction financing. Completed in 2017, the 216-unit Palisade Park is 95 percent occupied and comprises one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 731 square feet to 1,247 square feet. Additionally, the property features 14,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space, including a beach-style pool with sundeck and spa; pergola with gas grills and fire pit; 24-hour fitness center; clubhouse with billiards; WiFi lounge; media center and business room; dog wash and dog park; playground; and detached garages.
