WEST CHESTER, OHIO — Franklin Street Capital Advisors has closed a $3.2 million loan for a 16,200-square-foot retail strip center in West Chester, approximately 25 miles north of Cincinnati. Union Place is fully occupied and includes tenants such as First Watch, PNC Bank, El Rancho Bueno and Jimmy John’s. The shopping center is situated on 5.5 acres and was built in 2004. Ben Miller and Casey Siggins of Franklin Street Capital secured the loan on behalf of the buyer in a 1031 exchange. The five-year loan includes a 4.2 percent fixed rate with a 25-year amortization schedule. Fort Knox Federal Credit Union was the lender.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Progress Capital Advisors has arranged a $68.5 million construction loan for the final phase of Gull’s Cove, a nine-story condominium tower located in Jersey City’s Liberty Harbor North redevelopment area. Slated for completion in late 2017, Gull’s Cove II will feature 107 condo units in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts ranging in size from 678 to 2,170 square feet. The new building is connected to the 331-unit first phase by ground-level retail spaces. On-site amenities include 24/7 concierge, fitness center, community room, common outdoor patio and covered on-site parking. In 2004, Progress Capital also arranged the initial $81 million loan for the construction of the development’s first phase. Kathy Anderson of Progress Capital arranged the financing for the undisclosed borrower.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New York Life Real Estate Investors has originated a $140 million, 10-year loan for the leasehold interest in The Apartments at CityCenterDC in downtown Washington, D.C. The 458-unit, Class A apartment community is the multifamily component of CityCenterDC, a 10-acre mixed-use development under construction by Hines and Qatari Diar. The development will be located on the site of the former Washington Convention Center.
SAN FRANCISCO — NorthMarq Capital has arranged a $70 million refinancing for an apartment project in Silicon Valley. The recently completed property required a short-term bridge loan structured with an interest-only feature. NorthMarq’s John Kerslake arranged financing for the borrower through a life insurance company relationship.
CERRITOS, CALIF. — HFF has secured a $66 million refinancing for Plaza 183, a 360,875-square-foot, open-air retail center located in the Los Angeles suburb of Cerritos. The property began an extensive renovation in 2014, most of which was completed in 2015, with more renovations scheduled to begin later this year. The center is over 97 percent leased to tenants including Burlington Coat Factory, Nordstrom Rack, Saks Off Fifth, T.J. Maxx, Buffalo Wild Wings, Guitar Center, Olive Garden, Old Navy, Off Broadway, Jersey Mike’s, Lane Bryant and 24-hour Fitness. Paul Brindley, Eric Tupler and Steven Paskover of HFF worked on behalf of the borrower, Cerritos Retail CenterCal LLC, to secure the 10-year, fixed-rate loan with Principal Life Insurance Co. Principal Real Estate Investors advised the lender in the transaction. Loan proceeds are being used to refinance the original acquisition and renovation financing.
HOUSTON — Jamie Mullin of LMI Capital has placed permanent financing for the acquisition and refinancing of two garden-style apartment complexes in Houston. Mullin placed a 10-year loan exceeding $24.5 million for a 650-unit asset in southwest Houston. The agency loan was a refinance that provided cash-out proceeds to the borrower and featured a fixed 4.1 percent interest rate and five years of interest-only payments. The borrower will use the excess proceeds to return capital, make ongoing improvements to the property and fund future acquisitions. The second transaction for Mullin pertained to a 250-unit property in Houston’s Brookhollow submarket. The acquisition financing included a 10-year term, five-year interest-only period, fixed 3.9 percent interest rate and leverage exceeding 73 percent of the purchase price. The borrower plans to complete a capital improvement plan, the funds for which will be provided by the lender.
MALDEN, MASS. — Fantini & Gorga has arranged an $18 million construction loan for the conversion of a historical building in downtown Malden into Residences @ Malden Station 138, an apartment building with amenity retail space. Located at 126-150 Pleasant St., the property will feature 71 residences, indoor parking, a fitness center, furnished roof deck, fireplace, meeting rooms, open seating areas furnished with televisions and a café station. Derek Coulombe, John Gorga and Despina Hatzipetrou arranged the financing for the undisclosed borrower through a regional bank.
GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has arranged a $22 million refinance loan for a portfolio of three student housing communities located near the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. Paul Ahmed of Walker & Dunlop arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate loan with a 30-year amortization schedule on behalf of the borrower, Trimark Properties. The portfolio of properties includes Solaria II, Tuscana and Savion Park. Altogether, the three properties comprise 114 units and 157,000 square feet. Community amenities at the properties include private balconies, internal courtyards, parks with jogging paths, electric wine chillers and 24-hour concierge services.
Phillips Realty Capital Secures $18.7M Construction Loan for Residence Inn Adjacent to Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, VA. — Phillips Realty Capital has secured an $18.7 million construction loan for a new Residence Inn adjacent to the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg. The new Marriott-branded hotel will sit at the corner of University City Boulevard and Prices Fork Road. The six-story, 126-room hotel will feature fully equipped kitchens and living rooms, an indoor pool and a 24/7 workout room. The new hotel will help anchor University Crossroads, a mixed-use redevelopment near Virginia Tech’s visitors center and main entrance. Brian Boland of Phillips Realty Capital arranged the financing through a regional bank on behalf of the borrowers, Newport Hospitality Group Inc. and Collegiate Inn of Blacksburg LLC. The hotel is scheduled to open in mid-2018.
MAPLEWOOD, MINN. — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has closed a $4.5 million Fannie Mae loan to refinance Sibley Cove Apartments, an 81-unit affordable housing complex in Maplewood, five miles north of St. Paul. Units include washers and dryers, walk-in closets and kitchen appliances. Community amenities include a heated underground parking garage, playground, fitness center and a car wash station. The adjustable-rate loan features a seven-year term and 30-year amortization schedule. The borrower is Sibley Cove LP.