DALLAS — A joint venture consisting of Knightvest Capital and TPG Angelo Gordon has secured a $42 million acquisition loan originated by Mesa West Capital. The loan was used to buy and to finance an upcoming renovation of Perry Row, a 149-unit community at 6044 E. Lovers Lane in northeast Dallas, approximately six miles north of downtown. Built in 2009, the property offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom townhome-style units. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, a resort-style pool, an outdoor kitchen and a business center. The new …
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PUEBLO, COLO. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $15.4 million, five-year Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Vistas at Villa Bella located at 2195 Alamosa Drive in Pueblo. The borrower, Brinkman Real Estate, has completed a renovation of all 102 units. Updates include new flooring, paint, cabinets, countertops and fixtures. The sponsor also upgraded building exteriors, landscaping and renovated the clubhouse. Vistas at Villa Bella was built in 2009. JLL’s team was led by Director Rob Bova. “This refinancing allows Brinkman Real Estate to optimize their capital structure …
Merchants Capital Arranges $91 Million for Mixed-Income Development in Metro Grand Rapids, Michigan
WYOMING, MICH. — Merchants Capital has arranged approximately $91 million in financing for the development of HōM Flats at 28 West, the third phase of a mixed-use, mixed-income development in Wyoming. Grand Rapids, Michigan-based investment and development firm Magnus Capital Partners is the developer. The financing package includes a $30.6 million Freddie Mac loan, $16.7 million in 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity and a $43.5 million construction bridge loan provided by Merchants Bank. HōM Flats at 28 West will connect to 28 West Place, a recently renovated …
ATLANTA — Walker & Dunlop has arranged $153.3 million in loans for Hathaway Development. The Atlanta-based owner/developer will use the proceeds to refinance three garden-style properties: Exchange at Juban in Denham Springs, Louisiana, Exchange at Blair Stone in Tallahassee, Florida, and Exchange at Indian Trail, in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Walker & Dunlop’s Stephen Farnsworth, Hanes Dunn and Robert Henry arranged the floating-rate loans through lender ACRES Capital. The three communities were developed by Hathaway and combined include 876 units. Exchange at Juban, a 264-unit property in Denham Springs was …
POMPANO BEACH, FLA. — JLL has arranged a $53.3 million Freddie Mac acquisition loan on behalf of Miami-based Advenir Azora, which has acquired Avenir at Lighthouse Point. The property was built in 2015 and consists of a six-story building with one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 887 square feet. Amenities include a rooftop lounge with ocean views, a resort-style pool, a 24-hour fitness center and a parking garage. Advenir at Lighthouse Point was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale. The seller was not disclosed. JLL’s Jesse Wright, JJ …
NEW YORK CITY — Berkadia has arranged a $32.4 million Freddie Mac construction take-out loan on behalf of The Stagg Group. The affordable housing developer, owner and investor will use the funds to retire the existing construction loan on The Riverdale Tower. The 89-unit property is 100 percent occupied. Berkadia’s Matt Nihan arranged the financing. Located at 3745 Riverdale Ave., The Riverdale Tower was completed in 2024 and is an 18-story high-rise offering a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 400 to 900 square feet. The property …
13th Floor, Key International Break Ground on $79.2 Million Project in Delray Beach, Florida
DELRAY BEACH, FLA. — South Florida-based developers 13th Floor Investments and Key International, in partnership with CDS International Holdings and Wexford Capital, have broken ground on Skye, a 327-unit community in Delray Beach. The project is being financed with a $79.2 million construction loan from CIBC Bank USA. Skye represents the second residential phase of the joint venture’s 50-acre Parks at Delray mixed-use development and follows the completion and lease-up of Savio, which delivered 420 apartments earlier this year. With construction now underway, Skye is slated for completion in 2027. …
Merchants Capital Secures $152.3 Million for Affordable Housing Development in Suburban Columbus, Ohio
WHITEHALL, OHIO — Merchants Capital has secured $152.3 million in financing for the construction of The Aries Lofts, a 315-unit affordable housing community LDG Development is building in Whitehall, located about 8 miles east of downtown Columbus, Ohio. The financing package includes a $42.7 million Freddie Mac permanent loan, a $60 million tax-exempt construction loan, an $8 million equity bridge loan provided by Merchants Bank and $41.6 million in 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity. Upon completion, which is estimated to be 2027, The Aries Lofts will offer …
CEI Launches Affordable Housing Investment Partnership
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles-based developer Cypress Equity Investments (CEI) and an unnamed Florida-based investment firm have partnered to build or acquire approximately $1.2 billion worth of affordable housing communities. The venture is being launched with 11 ground-up projects that are already in place in California and Florida. Target markets for future opportunities include the Carolinas, Tennessee, Texas and some markets in the Northeast. Some of the deal characteristics CEI is seeking will include communities with on-site resident services, developments that partner with nonprofits and acquisitions of other existing institutional …
TORONTO AND MINNEAPOLIS — Toronto-based commercial investment and lending firm Peakhill Capital has acquired Minneapolis-based commercial banking firm Venture Capital Mortgage. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. According to Peakhill, the merger represents an expansion of business in the United States, specifically an increase in bridge and life correspondent lending, joint venture equity platforms and access to a broadened borrower base across multifamily, office, retail and industrial sectors. Double Peak Advisors represented Peakhill in the transaction.