Progress Capital Arranges $26.2M Loan for Construction of Mixed-Use Building in Jersey City

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Progress Capital has arranged a $26.2 million construction-to-perm loan for a new 159,861-square-foot mixed-use building in Jersey City. Sterling National Bank provided the financing to the undisclosed borrower, which acquired the site in 2015. The new nine-story development will include 99 residential units and 2,240 square feet of street-level retail space. Amenities will include 24-hour concierge service, a fitness center and a rooftop terrace. Terms of the loan, which was collateralized by two parcels of land, include a 65 percent loan-to-cost (LTC) ratio, an 18-month interest-only period and two optional 12-month extensions on the construction phase. Upon stabilization, the borrower has the option to convert to a permanent mortgage.