LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Kushner Cos. and Extell Development Co. have closed on two phases of financing in conjunction with their purchase of Pier Village in Long Branch. The companies acquired Pier Village for $180 million in a transaction that closed in two phases over the last quarter of 2014. Pier Village consists of 492 residences and more than 100,000 square feet of retail, including restaurants, shops and a fitness center. Capital One provided bridge financing for the first phase of the acquisition in November 2014. In mid-December, the bank also originated and closed a $97 million long-term fixed-rate financing from Fannie Mae to take out the acquisition loan that it provided a month earlier. Both Capital One financings were arranged by Meridian Capital Group. Additionally, the partnership assumed a 7-year $32 million Freddie Mac loan originated by PNC Bank, which was originated a year and half ago by the prior ownership.
Kushner Cos., Extell Development Receive $129M in Financing for Pier Village
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