CHICAGO — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has launched the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Collateral Pilot Program, which provides members with increased lendable value on their pledged collateral for up to $300 million of qualifying mortgage loans on LIHTC multifamily projects. Through member banks, credit unions, insurance companies, community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and eligible housing associates, the program aims to amplify and incentivize lending in support of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families. While all FHLBank Chicago members are eligible to participate, up to $200 million of the LIHTC Collateral Pilot Program funding will be reserved for members with assets under $1.46 billion, including CDFIs. The LIHTC program is a key federal tax policy designed to incentivize private investment in the development and preservation of affordable rental housing in the United States for lower-income households. Loans needed to fund LIHTC projects are often sold to investors for securitization, but projects meeting local or specialized needs may have smaller loan amounts that can be challenging and more expensive to finance, since the lender may have to hold the loans in their portfolio. “Our members are working to address needs and gaps in affordable housing …
CHICAGO — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $31 million loan in the form of a participating mortgage for the construction of 1529 N Fremont, a 132-unit apartment building in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Construction is expected to begin this quarter on the five-story project, which will feature four stories of rental units above 9,500 square feet of retail space and 29 parking spaces. Units will average 500 square feet each. Amenities will include a fitness studio, coworking lounge and activated outdoor space. Lucas Borges and Ryan Sullivan of JLL arranged the loan on behalf of the borrowers, CityPads and Wayland Real Estate Capital. A life insurance company provided the four-year loan.
BROOKLYN PARK, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $12 million sale of The Groves Apartments, a 120-unit multifamily property in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Park. Built in 1967, the asset features 60 one-bedroom units and 60 two-bedroom units. Amenities include a fitness center, community room, playground and garage units. Zach Olson, Chris Collins, Evan Miller, Eric Wagner and Matt Shide of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, The Groves Apartments LLC, and procured the buyer, an out-of-state investment group. Jon Ruzicka, broker of record in Minnesota, assisted in closing the transaction.
DETROIT — Columbia Construction Services has signed a 6,145-square-foot industrial lease at 2633-2637 Russell St. in Detroit. Zach Cummings of Friedman Real Estate represented the tenant, which plans to renovate the space and utilize it as a central storage facility. The landlord was undisclosed.
OMAHA, NEB. — Darland Construction Co. is building a new 6,114-square-foot branch for CharterWest Bank & Mortgage Center on South 24th Street in South Omaha. The facility will offer a full suite of financial services, including consumer and commercial banking as well as mortgage lending. The building’s exterior will feature a distinctive Spanish style with a natural stone finish and a barrel tile roof. Completion is slated for early 2025. EK Schulz is the project architect.
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $12.4 million sale of a three-building retail portfolio in Mount Prospect, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The assets serve as outparcels to Randhurst Village, a Costco-anchored shopping mall. The first property at 102 E. Kensington Road is home to Chipotle, Five Guys, Jersey Mike’s, Sports Clips and T-Mobile. The second, at 1065 Emhurst Road, features GNC, Panera Bread and Nothing Bundt Cakes. The third property, located at 1027 Randhurst Village, is home to Hangry Joe’s, MOD Pizza and Poke Bros. Built in 2012, the buildings occupy a combined 3.6 acres. Jeff Rowlett and Matthew Gordon of Marcus & Millichap procured the buyer, Lula Holdings, a Wisconsin-based limited liability partnership. Maggie Holmes of Northmarq represented the seller, RREF III-P Randhurst Village, a Delaware-based limited liability company. Steven Weinstock, broker of record in Illinois, assisted in closing the transaction. Michael Hughes of Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. arranged $6.4 million in acquisition financing through US Bank.
INDIANAPOLIS — Alfa Laval, a global provider of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling products, has signed a 324,000-square-foot industrial lease at Building 2 within County Line Commerce industrial park in Indianapolis. The tenant will occupy the entire building. Developed by a joint venture between Gershman and Citimark, County Line Commerce consists of five buildings totaling nearly 1.9 million square feet. Construction is now complete at the 170-acre industrial park, which is located at the intersection of County Line Road and I-65. Brian Seitz of JLL represented the landlords in the lease, while Charlie Polk and Brian Buschuk of JLL represented the tenant. Buildings 1, 3 and 4 are still available for lease.
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. — Interra Realty has negotiated the sale of a five-building, 30-unit multifamily portfolio in the Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect for $4.3 million. The properties sold to local buyers in two separate deals. Patrick Kennelly, Paul Waterloo and Nathan Zito of Interra represented the undisclosed seller. Hubert Cioromski of Troy Realty represented the buyer of three buildings, while Nader Shahat of Green Equities LLC represented the buyer of the other two buildings. Constructed in 1978, the three-story buildings each contain six units in a mix of one- and two-bedroom layouts. Most of the units include individual balconies and were recently renovated with updated kitchens and baths. They were fully occupied at the time of sale.
MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. — The Boulder Group has arranged the $3.5 million sale of a single-tenant retail property net leased to Caliber Collision in Mount Pleasant within central Michigan. The property at 1005 Corporate Drive features a newly renovated, 15,800-square-foot automotive building on two acres. Caliber Collision maintains a 15-year lease. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of Boulder represented the buyer, an Iowa-based corporation. The seller was a Delaware-based limited liability company.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL. — AXIS 360 Commercial Real Estate Specialists has brokered the $1.5 million sale of a 4.7-acre commercial lot on Towanda Barnes Road in Bloomington. Laura Pritts of AXIS 360 represented the undisclosed seller. Joseph & Camper Commercial represented the buyer, which plans to develop the property into medical-related use. The site is located between the Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center and Compeer Financial.