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  • Acquisition Loan for a 15-Unit Multifamily Property; 3.54% Fixed; 72% LTV; Houston, Texas

    May 25, 2022

    Transaction Description:

    George Smith Partners secured permanent financing for a 15-unit multifamily property located in Houston, Texas. The financing is fixed at 3.54% for 5 years. The deal went into application right before the Federal Reserve increased rates and before we experienced a run-up in treasuries. GSP’s good standing with the Lender ensured the original terms were honored until closing, notwithstanding the loan extension that took place and the rapid increase in the interest rate environment. The financing does not require any deposit relationship with the bank or any funds to be held back for reserves. The Lender’s processing/application fee was $2,000 and they had no origination fee.

    Rate: 3.54%, Fixed for 5 Years
    Term: 30 Years
    Amortization: 30 Years
    LTV: 72%
    Prepayment: 4, 3, 2, 1%
    Depository Relationship: None Required

  • Acquisition Bridge Loan for a 12-Unit Multifamily Community; San Diego, CA

    May 18, 2022

    Transaction Description:

    George Smith Partners secured an acquisition bridge loan for the repositioning of a Class-C apartment community in San Diego. The financing includes a holdback that will be used to renovate both the interior and exterior of the Property over a 12-month period including the addition of a single ADU (garage conversion).

    Given the Sponsors’ track record and their successful ability to substantially increase rents in this niche market, GSP was able to secure a Lender that could close quickly (within 25 days), without an appraisal, and allow a $1,000,000 2nd TD up to 98% of the total cost of the Project to accommodate an additional private party investment in the Property.

    Rate: 7% Fixed
    Term: 18 months + 6-month extension
    Min DSCR: 1.15:1.0
    Origination Fee: 1.5%
    Amortization: Interest-Only
    Guaranty: Recourse
    Prepayment: None

  • $3,600,000 Acquisition Financing for 16-Unit Multifamily; West Hollywood, CA

    May 4, 2022

    Transaction Description

    George Smith Partners arranged $3,600,000 in acquisition financing for a 16-unit multifamily property in West Hollywood, CA. The Property came with five vacant units that were previously leased at well below market rents. The Sponsor, a repeat client, planned to renovate the vacant unit interiors and increase rents accordingly. GSP leveraged its network of relationships to source short-term, non-recourse, fixed rate financing with interest only payments with an early rate lock. However, the delayed appraisal report uncovered two units that were not legally permitted, which the lender excluded in its underwriting. GSP worked with the Lender, Appraiser and Sponsor on creative solutions to get as close to the original loan terms as possible. These negotiations required several extensions on the closing. Also, the rate lock eventually expired. Ultimately, GSP was able to get a $3,600,000 loan amount thanks in part to additional analysis and data provided to the Lender. GSP also leveraged its relationship with the Lender to secure a 4.25% fixed rate. While this was higher than the original locked rate, it was well below the current market rate.

    Rate: 4.25% Fixed
    Term: 2 Years, with 1-Year Extension Option
    LTV: 55%
    Amortization: Interest-Only
    Prepayment: 1%, 0%
    Guaranty: Non-Recourse

  • $3,200,000 Refinance Loan For 18-Unit Live/Work Property in Oxnard, CA; 5 Years Fixed at 3.0%; Three Years Interest Only Payments

    April 27, 2022

    Transaction Description:

    George Smith Partners arranged a $3,200,000 loan for the refinance of a stabilized 18-unit live/work property in Oxnard, California. The Property is a former warehouse that has been converted to apartments. They have been converted to allow tenants to run small businesses from their units. Although the Property is permitted as multifamily, some lenders declined the deal due to this unique use. GSP was able to find a lender that provided a 3.0% fixed rate, which is well below current market interest rates. Compared to the previous loan, the new interest rate is more than 1% less. The Lender was also able to provide non-recourse financing and 3 years of Interest-Only payments.

    Rate: 3.0%
    Term: 5 years
    Amortization: 3 Years Interest-Only
    Prepayment Penalty: 3,2,1%
    Guaranty: Non-Recourse

  • $2,083,000 Cash-Out Refinance of a 44 Unit-Multifamily Property; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

    April 20, 2022

    Transaction Description:

    George Smith Partners secured a $2,083,000 agency loan for the cash-out refinance of a stabilized 44-unit multifamily property located in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. GSP used its relationship with a capital provider whom we had closed multiple loans with. This lender recently closed a similar loan in this market. They understood the market and felt comfortable with the market characteristics. The Sponsor recently completed exterior and interior renovations including common area upgrades. The recent improvements allowed the Sponsor to increase rents thus increasing the value of the Property. GSP was able to provide the Sponsor with a 7-year term and a flexible prepayment structure equal to 5%, 5%, 4%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%. The loan structure allows the Sponsor to refinance out of an expensive loan with a fixed rate of 3.38%, while also receiving cash out. The Sponsor is using cash-out proceeds to continue their business plan of purchasing and renovating additional properties. Thanks to our long-standing relationship with this Lender, GSP was able to meet the Sponsors deadline and close this transaction within 60 days from signing the term sheet.

    Rate: 3.38%
    Term: 7 Years
    LTV: 65%
    Amortization: 30 Years
    Prepayment: 5%, 5%, 4%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%

  • $15,100,000 Cash-Out Refinance of a 5-Property Multifamily Portfolio at 3.40% – 70% LTV; Los Angeles, CA

    April 11, 2022

    Transaction Description:

    George Smith Partners arranged $15,100,000 in permanent financing for the refinance of a 5-property multifamily portfolio located in Los Angeles, CA. Using GSP’s vast network of relationships, we were able to source and quickly lock fixed rate financing in a market that is seeing rising interest rates. The Sponsor also wanted to pull cash out of their existing multifamily portfolio to use as equity towards purchasing new properties. The Sponsor had recently completed exterior and interior renovations including common area upgrades to all five properties. The recent improvements allowed the Sponsor to increase rents thus increasing the value of the Property. GSP was able to provide the Sponsor with a 30-year term, with the first 5 years being fixed at a rate of 3.40%. The loan represents 70% loan to value with a minimum 1.20 DSCR. The flexible stepdown prepayment structure is equal to 5,4,3,2,1. The cash-out loan allows the Sponsor to use more equity towards growing their multifamily portfolio. Thanks to GSP’s long-standing relationship with this bank lender, we were able to meet the Sponsors deadline and close this transaction within 35 days from signing the term sheet.

    Rate: 3.40%
    Term: 30 years term, fixed for first 5 years
    LTV: 60%
    DCR: 1.20

  • 4,450,000 Cash Out Refinance Loan For 37-Unit Multifamily Property in Los Angeles, CA; 7 Years Fixed at 3.40%; 5 Years Interest Only Payments

    April 6, 2022

    Transaction Description:

    George Smith Partners arranged $4,450,000 in financing for the refinance of a stabilized 37-unit mixed use property located in Los Angeles, California. The loan is fixed at a rate of 3.40% for 7 years. The new financing is a takeout of the acquisition loan that GSP closed five years earlier. Over the course of their ownership, the Sponsor performed a renovation of the Property and substantially increased the net operating income. As a result, the new loan provided a significant return of equity. The Lender held the rate of 3.40% even though interest rates increased while the loan was in application. Full credit was given for the income from two ground floor retail tenants. The loan has 5 years of interest-only payments.

    Rate: Fixed at 3.40% for 7 years
    Term: 7 years
    Amortization: 5 Years Interest Only
    Prepayment Penalty: 5,4,3,2,1%
    Guaranty: Non-Recourse

  • Highly Leveraged, Quick Close Acquisition of $2,335,000 for 10-Unit Multifamily Property; West Adams – Los Angeles, CA

    March 30, 2022

    Transaction Description

    The Sponsor approached George Smith Partners for highly leveraged (80% Loan-to-Purchase), quick purchase financing. GSP secured this financing which allowed the Sponsor to purchase the 10-unit multi-family property well below the market value. Although the Property is currently 100% occupied, rents were below market because the Seller self-managed and the Property needs exterior and interior improvements. GSP arranged a $2,335,000 in non-recourse financing for the acquisition. The loan was structured with a first trust deed from a debt fund as well as a preferred equity B piece. There’s additional flexibility for the Sponsor because there is no prepayment penalty. This loan structure allows the Sponsor to implement their business plan of renovating units, increasing rents, and refinancing into a permanent loan within a few months. The non-recourse facility was priced at an interest-only fixed rate with a blended rate of 8.05% with a 12-month term plus a 6-month extension. Thanks to GSP’s long-standing relationship with this debt fund and preferred equity investor, we were able to close this transaction in less than 10 days from signing the term sheet.

    Blended Rate: 8.05%
    Term: 12-months plus a one 6-month extension
    Loan-to-purchase: 80%
    Prepayment Penalty: None

  • $13,300,000 (total proceeds) Revolver Loan Placement for the Construction of a Pre-Sold 66-Unit Single Family Community for Rent; Montgomery, Texas

    March 30, 2022

    Transaction Description

    George Smith Partners successfully placed a revolving loan with a maximum line of credit of $6,900,000 (80% LTC) and total projected debt proceeds of $13,300,000 for the construction of 66 single family homes for rent in Montgomery, Texas. The loan is a floating rate of LIBOR plus 800 bps with a floor of 25bps and has an 18-month term with two, 3-month extension options. The Sponsors found a partner to acquire the homes at Certificate of Occupancy with a portion of the deposit on the sale to be released to the Sponsors as additional equity to help acquire the land. GSP leveraged its extensive expertise in the single-family rental sector to source revolving debt options that minimized the equity upfront and allowed the Sponsors to take down the entire Project without the need for an equity investor. This is one of the first of many built-for-rent transactions for the local Houston sponsors who have a strong track record in homebuilding.

    Rate: 8.00% Over Libor
    Term: 18 Months
    Amortization: Interest-Only
    LTC: 80%
    Guaranty: Non-Recourse

  • $4,400,000 Acquisition Financing Loan for 19-Unit, Multifamily Property; Los Angeles, CA

    March 22, 2022

    Transaction Description:

    George Smith Partners arranged $4,400,000 in permanent financing for the acquisition of a stabilized 19-unit multifamily property located in Los Angeles, CA. GSP was simultaneously helping the Sponsor close on a few multifamily refinances within their portfolio to pull cash out and use as equity for the Subject property. Although the Property is currently 100% occupied, rents were below market because the Seller self-managed and the Property needs exterior and interior improvements. The Sponsor wanted to lock in a low rate to allow for additional cashflow to be used towards building upgrades. Despite being on a strict closing deadline, GSP was able to identify a bank lender who could close within 45 days. The loan represents 70% of the purchase price and was structured with the first 5 years being fixed at 3.15%, while resetting every 5 years for the rest of the 30-year term. The loan structure also allows for flexible prepayment with the first 3 years being equal to 1.75% and 1% thereafter. The prepayment flexibility will allow the Sponsor to cash-out refinance once they have implemented their value-add strategy. The renovation plan will improve the Property appearance and support the overall business plan of increasing market rents and value. The new capital allows the Sponsor to expand their multi-family portfolio.

    Rate: 3.15%
    Term: 30 years term, fixed for first 5 years, resets every 5 years after for the term
    LTV: 70%
    DCR: 1.20

  • $6,200,000 Non-Recourse Construction Loan for 27,300 SF, 100% Pre-leased Shopping Center; Moreno Valley, CA

    March 22, 2022

    Transaction Description:

    George Smith Partners successfully arranged $6,200,000 in non-recourse construction financing for a 100% preleased, 27,300 SF grocery-anchored shopping center in Southern California. Positioned in a strong retail corridor with high traffic counts, the Sponsor assembled a stellar mix of tenants, two of which were on ground-leases, and the other two requiring build-to-suits. With highly experienced Sponsorship, the Project was significantly de-risked with signed leases and approvals for a tentative parcel map. As a result, GSP was able to source competitive financing with exceptionally high leverage that co-align with the Sponsor’s investment plan and market outlook.

    Rate: 8.00%
    Term: 18 months + two 6-month options
    LTC: 90%
    Guaranty: Non-Recourse

  • $3,000,000 Non-Recourse Acquisition Loan for 20,000 SF Office/Retail Building; Sacramento, CA

    March 16, 2022

    Transaction Description:

    George Smith Partners successfully arranged $3,000,000 in acquisition financing for a 20,000 SF office/retail single story building in Sacramento. The Seller will occupy the Property paying no rent but will cover the operating expenses until the client provides 90 days’ notice to vacate. Centrally located in Midtown Sacramento, the Sponsor purchased the property for its land value, as they will entitle and assemble adjacent properties to be developed into a new ground-up multifamily project. Requiring a three-week closing timeline over the holiday season, George Smith Partners successfully sourced financing within the tight schedule.

    Rate: 6.40%
    Term: 18 months
    LTC: 60%
    Guaranty: Non-Recourse

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