Finance

FHFA Director William Pulte Overhauls Boards of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

by Channing Hamilton March 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — William Pulte, director of the United States Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), has replaced several members of the governing boards of government-sponsored entities (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The removals were announced through regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 17. According to The Wall Street Journal, Pulte removed eight members of the board of Fannie Mae. The removed board members were Amy Alving, Christopher Brummer, Michael Heid, Simon Johnson, Diane Lye, Diane Nordin, Chetlur Ragavan and Michael Seelig. Additionally, Pulte appointed Clinton Jones, …

March 20, 2025

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Vida Raising $47 Million Fund for Multifamily and BTR Projects in Metro Atlanta

by Channing Hamilton March 19, 2025

ATLANTA — Vida is raising an equity fund to build two multifamily properties and one build-to-rent community in suburban Atlanta. The Atlanta-based developer has completed its seed funding round on the $47 million fund, which is entitled Vida Opportunities Fund I LLC. Vida is developing GuildHouse at 2085 Marietta Blvd. in the Upper Westside neighborhood of Atlanta. The unit mix at GuildHouse will include 354 apartment units, as well as 39 build-to-rent townhomes. Apartments will range from 550 to 1350 square feet. Townhomes will rise three stories and come in three-bedroom …

March 19, 2025

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Lument Arranges $14 Million Loan for Refinancing of Mixed-Use Asset in Lewes, Delaware

by Channing Hamilton March 19, 2025

LEWES, DEL. — Lument has arranged a $14 million commercial mortgage-backed security (CMBS) loan for the refinancing of Mi-Place at Vineyards, a 41-unit mixed-use asset situated along the Delaware Bay in Lewes. The developer and borrower is Fernmoor. The CMBS loan has a fixed interest rate and five-year term. It replaces existing debt from a local bank. Ben Retter of Lument negotiated the financing. Mi-Place at Vineyards is part of a master-planned community that includes apartments, condominiums, for-sale carriage homes and townhouses. The property also includes 65,000 square feet of …

March 19, 2025

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The Empire Group Receives $58 Million Construction Loan for BTR Project in San Marcos, Texas

by Channing Hamilton March 19, 2025

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS — The Empire Group has received a $58 million construction loan for Village at Centerpoint Station, a build-to-rent (BTR) project in San Marcos, roughly halfway between San Antonio and Austin, Texas. Kyle McDonough, George Maravilla, David Stull and Noah Schott of Tower Capital originated the financing on behalf of the developer. Village at Centerpoint Station will consist of 270 single-family rental units on a 24-acre site in the Tech Corridor of Texas. The average unit size will be 1,047 square feet. Each residence will feature a private …

March 19, 2025

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Co-Developers Secure $120 Million in Construction Financing for New Jersey Mixed-Income Project

by Channing Hamilton March 18, 2025

NEWARK, N.J. — Co-developers LMXD and MCI Collective have received $120 million in construction financing for Museum Parc, a 250-unit mixed-income, mixed-use development located in downtown Newark. Merchants Capital arranged the financing, which consists of a $58 million Freddie Mac nine percent low-income housing tax credit forward permanent loan and a $62 million construction loan from Merchants Bank. Museum Parc will consist of a six-story building and a 12-story structure. Twenty percent of the residences at Museum Parc will be income-restricted. Forty-five units will be reserved for households earning at …

March 18, 2025

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Walker & Dunlop Arranges Recapitalization for $420 Million Apartment Tower in Brooklyn

by Channing Hamilton March 17, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — Walker & Dunlop has arranged the recapitalization of Hub, a 55-story rental tower in downtown Brooklyn. The borrower, Steiner NYC, bought out a majority stake in the high-rise asset from its equity partner, J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM), giving the company full ownership. The sales price was not disclosed, but Walker & Dunlop stated that the transaction was done at a valuation of $420 million for the tower. Located at 333 Schermerhorn St., Hub comprises 750 units in studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. The building was …

March 17, 2025

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Why 1031 Investors Are Diversifying Their Strategies

by Channing Hamilton March 14, 2025

Securing replacement properties that make financial sense when executing conventional 1031 exchanges has required some investors to expand their horizons, whether by geography or asset selection. Apartment owner and asset manager RailField Partners, for example, last summer entered the Midwest market for the first time when it purchased the Hangar at Emerson, a 218-unit multifamily asset in suburban Indianapolis. The Bethesda, Maryland-based company, which was founded by former Fannie Mae executives in 2013, up to that point had largely focused on a dozen markets in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Texas, …

March 14, 2025

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MMCC Negotiates $16.8 Million for Refinancing of Le Noble Apartments in Los Angeles

by Channing Hamilton March 13, 2025

LOS ANGELES — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged $16.8 million for the refinancing of Le Noble Apartments, a 46-unit property located at 5768 W. 3rd St. in Los Angeles. The community features elevators, a dog park, courtyard and fitness center that is currently under construction. Units include balconies, as well as washers and dryers. Dan Litman of MMCC secured the financing with a national bank on behalf of a local commercial brokerage firm that specializes in sales, leasing and management of multifamily and commercial properties located in Los …

March 13, 2025

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Adache Secures $59 Million Loan for Refinancing of Property in Pompano Beach, Florida

by Channing Hamilton March 12, 2025

POMPANO BEACH, FLA. — Adache Real Estate has received a $59 million loan for the refinancing of Old Town Square, a 281-unit property located at 200 N.E. 1st Ave. in Pompano Beach. Built in 2024, the mid-rise community offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool with a hot tub, kitchen with barbecue grills, gaming deck, fitness center, sauna, coworking lab, community bicycles, on-site mini market and a dog run. David Gahagan, Chris Hammel and Chandler Kaye of Northmarq’s West Palm Beach office arranged the loan through an undisclosed …

March 12, 2025

Finance Florida News Southeast

NewPoint Provides $50 Million Loan to Refinance Community Near Tampa, Florida

by Channing Hamilton March 11, 2025

PLANT CITY, FLA. — NewPoint Real Estate Capital LLC has provided a $50 million lease-up bridge loan to Hillpointe LLC for the refinancing of Pointe Grand Plant City, a 300-unit asset located in Plant City, approximately 24 miles east of Tampa, Florida. Trevor Ritter of NewPoint originated the two-year, floating rate, interest-only loan. Pointe Grand Plant City consists of 10 three-story buildings that house two-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse with coffee and tea bar, business center with conference room, picnic area with barbecue grills, community …

March 11, 2025

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