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LONG BEACH, CALIF. — Truist has closed a $152 million construction loan for Marina Shores, an apartment community at 6615 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach. Carmel Properties is developing the asset. The six-story project will convert an office complex and surface lot into a mixed-income community with 390 apartments and approximately 5,400 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Construction began in October, with completion slated for March 2029. Truist served as administrative agent and sole bookrunner on the development loan. Jason Paxton and Walt Reece led the transaction.