Rate: L+350-400 (Property-Dependent)
Term: 3 Years + Two, 1-Year Extensions
Amortization: Interest Only
LTC: 80% LTC
Prepayment: 18 Months Yield Maintenance
Guarantee: Non-Recourse

Transaction Description:
George Smith Partners successfully arranged $46,000,000 of non-recourse, bridge financing to acquire and renovate a 4-property multifamily portfolio, consisting of 692-units, in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Although the Properties were well occupied (97%), rents were below market because the Seller self-managed and the Property lacked recent common area renovations. The units were well maintained but dated and will benefit from Sponsors renovation plan.

Challenges:
This financing was unique because it had four different multifamily properties within one single portfolio. While there were efficiencies in working with one lender, each property was evaluated on its own merits and diligence had to be collected accordingly. We marketed the attributes of each Property and the sub-markets. Two of the properties are located in Irving, one in Grand Prairie and one near Fort Worth. Each market has different economic demand drivers (example: Irving is home to several major corporate headquarters including Exxon and McKeeson). Moreover, the Lender required an minimum capital investment of $6000 per unit (slightly higher than the Sponsor’s original budget) and GSP worked with the Lender to coordinate the information for securitization. There was a timing aspect in order to securitize the portfolio properly.

Solutions:
George Smith Partners worked with the Sponsor to increase their renovation budget and worked with the Lender to increase leverage accordingly. This retained the Sponsors original equity participation and should result in better returns. We closed the four loans nearly simultaneously (3 loans closed on a single day).

Advisors

Steve Bram Managing Director & Principal / GSP Co-Founder

David R. Pascale, Jr. Senior Vice President

Rate: Fixed 4.82%
Term: 15 Years
Amortization: 30 years with interest only for five years
LTV: Under 65%
DCR: 1.25
Guarantee: Non-Recourse
Prepayment Penalty: Stepdown
Lender Fee: None

Transaction Description:
George Smith Partners successfully completed a $10,000,000 refinance of a single-tenant medical office with an NNN lease with 14 years remaining. GSP arranged this 15 year, fixed rate loan with a rate of 4.82%. The first 5 years are interest only and then the loan converts to a 30 year amortization. The loan also features a step-down prepayment instead of typical yield maintenance.

Challenges:
The first challenge dealt with the remaining lease term. It is customary for loan terms especially on non-recourse loans to be at least 2 years shorter than the lease term on single tenant buildings. In this case, 14 years remain on the single tenant lease and the Sponsor wanted a 15-year term.

The second challenge was that the lease was to an entity that was a partnership between a local doctors group and an investment grade hospital without a guarantee from either group.

Solutions:
Because the building was well located in a high demand market, GSP did extensive market research and looked at the value from two different perspectives. First we looked at it from the perspective of the Tenant staying in the building and secondly we looked at it from the perspective of the Tenant moving at the end of the lease term. We proved it would be very hard and unlikely for the Tenant to relocate in Santa Monica. Using GSP’s relationships, market experience and medical office expertise, we were able to identify a lender who understood our view of the market and accepted it. The Lender was willing to do a 15 year fixed rate financing beyond the term of the lease. It was non-recourse to the Sponsor and had no guarantee from the Tenant.

Rate: 4.61% fixed for 7 years, then floating at 6M LIBOR + 2.75%
Term: 15 years
Amortization: 3 years Interest Only followed by 30 year amortization
Prepayment Penalty: 5,4,3,2,1,0
LTV: 65%
DCR: 1.15x

Transaction Description:

GSP secured $8,025,000 in proceeds for the cash out refinance of two adjacent multifamily properties totaling 59 units in Los Angeles. The loan is fixed for the first 7 years and offers 3 years of interest only payments. Due to market conditions at the time of application, the Borrower was able to fix the rate for a 7 year term while paying almost no premium compared to a 5 year term. Since acquisition, the Borrower has renovated and re-leased a significant number of units and added utility reimbursements. The selected Lender was able to give the Borrower maximum credit for the higher income at the Property. Final underwritten cash flow allowed for an increase in proceeds compared to the original term sheet. The loan closed in about 40 days despite the intervening holidays.

Advisors

Matthew Kirisits Director