BOERNE, TEXAS — Lument has provided a $42.7 million Freddie Mac agency acquisition loan for Estraya Boerne, a 288-unit mixed-income property in the northwestern San Antonio suburb of Boerne. Built in 2022, the community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Half the units are subject to income restrictions, but details regarding these requirements were not disclosed. Amenities include a pool and a fitness center. James Kress of Lument originated the loan, which carries a 10-year term, fixed interest rate, 35-year amortization schedule and interest-only payments for the first five years.
CHICAGO — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has launched the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Collateral Pilot Program. 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. The LIHTC Collateral Pilot Program provides members with increased lendable value on their pledged collateral for up to $300 million of qualifying mortgage loans on LIHTC multifamily projects. While all FHLBank Chicago members are …
MESQUITE, TEXAS — Palladium USA has broken ground on Palladium Carver Living, a $79 million project in the Dallas suburb of Mesquite. Located on a 10-acre site at 2200 Bruton Rd., Palladium Carver Living will consist of 288 apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Pre-leasing will begin by the fourth quarter of 2025. A portion of units at the community will be set aside for individuals earning 60 percent of the area median income. Planned amenities include a pool, fitness center, conference center, clubroom, dog park, computer lounge and …
HOUSTON — A partnership between the Harris County Housing Authority, Harris County Housing & Community Development, OCI Development and Atlantic Pacific Cos. has broken ground on The Residences at Arbor Oaks, a 192-unit affordable housing project in Houston. The Residences at Arbor Oaks will be reserved for households earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income. The property will feature 84 two-bedroom and 108 three-bedroom units. Planned amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, outdoor grilling and dining stations and a children’s play area. Residents will …
NEW YORK CITY — M&T Bank has appointed Lopa Kolluri to the role of Head of Affordable Housing Lending. In this new position, Kolluri will be responsible for the development, oversight and management of the Affordable Housing vertical within M&T’s Commercial Bank. Kolluri will also work closely with divisions of M&T’s Community Bank and M&T Realty Capital Corp.’s Affordable Housing Platform. She will be based in New York City. Kolluri previously served as Senior Vice President within M&T’s Commercial Real Estate Innovation Office. Prior to joining M&T, Kolluri served as the …
DALLAS — A partnership consisting of Waterford Property Co., The Vistria Group and the City of Dallas Housing Finance Corp. has acquired Axis Kessler Park, a 299-unit community in Dallas. The property traded hands for $67 million. The new ownership plans to convert the community into workforce housing. Ninety percent of the units will be restricted to households earning between 60 and 140 percent of the area median income. Apartments will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, business center and a dog …
NEW YORK CITY — Ofer Cohen of New York City-based brokerage firm TerraCRG, as well as Tucker Reed and Vivian Liao of Brooklyn-based developer Totem Brooklyn, have launched Ailanthus, a platform that aims to create 10,000 apartments in New York City over the next five years. The platform is named after the Ailanthus tree, a common street tree in New York City and a reference to Betty Smith’s 1943 novel “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.” As of May 13, Ailanthus has approximately 1,500 apartments in its pipeline, including a 456-unit mixed-income development at 1057 …
TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. — Greystone has provided a $28.2 million HUD-insured 221(d)(4) loan for the construction of Corners Crossing, a 192-unit project in Traverse City. Brian Jones of Greystone originated the financing on behalf of JHT Wallick Holdings LLC. Wallick Communities and Homestretch Nonprofit Housing Corp. are co-developing Corners Crossing. The $45 million development will offer 96 one-bedroom, 78 two-bedroom and 18 three-bedroom units. The community will consist of eight buildings. Amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center, office, computer center, patio, playground and dog park. Corners Crossing will be geared …
COLUMBUS, OHIO — CASTO has begun the development of Westrich, a $70 million project in the Franklinton neighborhood of Columbus. Westrich is an expansion of the adjacent River & Rich apartment community, but will be marketed as a separate entity. Once completed, the community will comprise 234 apartment units. Westrich will comprise a four-story building with 114 units and a five-story building with 120 units atop 8,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial spaces. The majority of units at the property will be reserved for tenants earning below 100 percent of …
NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture consisting of nonprofit developer Community Access, neighborhood preservation organization Cooper Square Committee and affordable housing developers Spatial Equity and Duvernay + Brooks, has purchased the site of the former St. Emeric church in Manhattan’s East Village. The joint venture plans build more than 500 affordable housing units on the site. Some units will be set aside for seniors and homeless individuals, as well as those with special needs who qualify for supportive services. The development team expects to break ground on the first …