Rate: L+535
Term: 3 Years
Amortization: Interest Only
Loan to Cost: 83%
Guarantee: Non-Recourse

George Smith Partners successfully closed a construction take-out and bridge refinance for a 213-key boutique lifestyle hotel located in the Southwest. The proceeds were used to refinance costlier construction financing, including a mezzanine facility. The loan featured an earnout of additional proceeds as well as a capital improvements budget. The hotel recently opened and thus significant operating history was not available. Additionally, the in-depth rehabilitation elevated the exterior corridor hotel to a new market segment which brought with it unique challenges.

GSP’s mandate was to source a lender who not only had the ability to execute in a timely fashion, but one who recognized the value in the excellent location and strategic positioning of the Hotel. The selected lender needed to have a deep understanding of all aspects of the deal, from a millennial-focused customer demographic, to the significant food and beverage component reflected in the Hotel’s two restaurants and secret whisky bar.

The selected lender was able to recognize the unique value proposition of the property and the strong sponsorship involved in the project.

Advisors

Evan Kinne Managing Director, GSP; CEO, AXCS Capital

Rate: 4.91%, Fixed
Term: 10 years
Amortization: 1 Year Interest Only; 30 Year Amortization thereafter
LTV: 75%
Prepayment: Yield Maintenance
Lender Fee: None

GSP successfully placed $9,867,000 of non-recourse, ten-year fixed rate first mortgage debt for the acquisition of an approximately 100,000 square foot, 1980’s vintage, 97% occupied multi-tenant retail property anchored by a national discount retailer and national drugstore. The anchor leases expire in 2019 and 2020, respectively, and almost 80% of leases at the property roll during the first five years of the loan term. GSP sourced a lender able to achieve 75% leverage non-recourse financing despite the tertiary location, and the loan is structured with an upfront holdback of $275,000 allocated for tenant improvement and leasing commission costs to mitigate near-term tenant rollover.

The 75% leverage non-recourse loan was sized to the greater of an 8.5% debt yield or 1.30x debt service coverage ratio on the 4.91% fixed rate coupon. The 10-year term has one year of Interest Only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule thereafter.

Advisors

Nick Rogers Vice President

Rate: Prime + 0.25%
Term: 5 years
Amortization: 25 years
LTV: 65%
Prepayment Penalty: None
DCR: 1.25 at stabilization

George Smith Partners secured a $4,500,000 cash-out refinance loan for a 43,435 square foot medical/office property in Los Angeles. Within the past year, the Borrowers had successfully secured a number of new leases, considerably improving cash flow. GSP sourced a lender to pay off the in-place loan and provide a partial return of equity. Although the property has several anchor tenants under long term leases, multiple tenants continue to operate under month-to-month leases. GSP demonstrated that these tenants had remained in place for several years and maintain a close relationship with the Sponsors. Because of this relationship, our capital provider included cash flow from month-to-month and short-term tenants in their underwritten cash flow. The loan closed 50 days from application.

Advisors

Matthew Kirisits Director