By Sam Adams The need for affordable housing in the United States has never been greater, but supply is not keeping up with demand. High costs of construction and insurance, as well as elevated interest rates, make it difficult to get affordable housing development deals completed in the current environment. As a result, developers and finance leaders are looking for innovative strategies to close budget gaps and get deals done. Financial market conditions are likely to persist for the foreseeable future. However, with the right knowledge, persistence and a little …
Finance
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Berkadia has arranged a fixed-rate, five-year Fannie Mae loan for $35.8 million for Tay Investments to refinance 829 Garfield in Jersey City. The 110-unit property, with ground-floor retail space including a daycare center, was built in 2022. Ten percent of the units are designated as affordable, but rent restrictions were not disclosed. The property offers two- and three-bedroom units with stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, heated bathroom flooring and private patios. Some units have direct views of New York City.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — BMC Capital has arranged $67.6 million in financing for a 300-unit project located in the greater Austin area. The name and address of the garden-style property, which was built in 2024, were not disclosed. The financing consists of a $53.5 million senior bridge loan and a $14.1 million preferred equity investment. Noah Laredo led the BMC Capital team on the placement of the financing, the debt component of which was structured with a three-year term and a 97 percent loan-to-cost ratio. The names of the direct lender, …
CHICAGO — Essex Capital Markets has arranged a refinancing for six-unit property located at 2216 West 21st Place in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. The financing package includes a $795,000 fixed-rate bank loan with a 5-year term. Quinn Keenan of Essex Capital Markets arranged the loan on behalf of a local private investor. The property offers two-bedroom floor plans. The building underwent a significant renovation in 2023, including new kitchens and updated bathrooms.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — EMBREY has received financing for the construction of a 344-unit project in Austin. Texas-based Frost Bank provided the financing. The community will feature studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The first units are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2027, with full completion slated for the second quarter of 2028. Residents will have access to a rooftop pool deck and clubhouse, fitness center, resident lounge with coworking facilities, game room, “grab and go” market, courtyard with a fireplace, outdoor kitchens, gaming lawns and a water feature. …
OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — Northmarq has secured a $52 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of Stonebriar Woods, a 476-unit property in Overland Park, about 13 miles south of Kansas City, Missouri. The garden-style community features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse, tennis court, fitness center and green space. Greg Duvall of Northmarq arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Price Brothers, a Kansas City-based real estate investment and development firm.
DENTON, TEXAS — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $55.9 million HUD-insured loan for the construction of Millennium Crest, a 245-unit project in Denton, about 40 miles northwest of Dallas. Millennium Crest will offer 20 studios, 155 one-bedroom units and 70 two-bedroom units. Planned amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, rooftop lounge and a dog park. Kevin Gould of Colliers Mortgage originated the debt, which carries a 40-year term and amortization schedule, on behalf of the developer, an entity doing business as Millennium Crest LP.
DENTON, TEXAS — Millennium Crest LP has secured a $55.9 million HUD loan for the construction and permanent financing of Millennium Crest Apartments, a 245-unit project in Denton, roughly 50 miles northwest of Dallas. Kevin Gould of Colliers Mortgage arranged the loan, which carries a 40-year term/amortization. Millennium Crest Apartments will offer a mix of 20 studio units, 155 one-bedroom units, and 70 two-bedroom units. Residents will have access to amenities such as a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, rooftop lounge with an outdoor deck and electric vehicle charging stations. Additional …
APPLETON, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $10.4 million loan for the refinancing of Urbane115 Apartments, a 46-unit complex in Appleton, about 32 miles southwest of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The recently completed community offers a mix of studio to two-bedroom units. Robert Bhat of MMCC arranged agency financing on behalf of the private borrower. The five-year, nonrecourse loan features a 65 percent loan-to-value ratio and an interest rate of 6.1 percent.
DAVIE, FLA. — A joint venture between 13th Floor Investments and JSB Capital Group has obtained a $67.5 million construction loan for Parks at Davie, a 383-unit project in Davie, 25 miles north of Miami. Santander Bank provided the financing. Peter Mekras of Aztec Group advised the joint venture on the capitalization, which also included an undisclosed amount of preferred equity from Houston-based Marble Capital. Designed by Corwil Architects, Parks at Davie will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 568 square feet to 1,415 square feet. Amenities …