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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Russo Development has secured permanent financing for The Raye by Vermella, a 534-unit community in New Brunswick. JLL Capital Markets arranged the $162 million loan, which was funded by Wells Fargo. The first phase of construction includes 262 units and is 65 percent leased, with full stabilization expected by the fourth quarter of this year. In Phase II, the developer will build 262 additional units. A construction timeline wasn’t disclosed, but Russo expects Phase II will be stabilized by the third quarter of 2027. JLL Capital Market’s Debt Advisory team was led by Thomas Didio, Thomas E. Didio Jr., Gerard Quinn and Michael Mataras.