Rate: 4.4%
Term: 10 year fixed
Amortization: 25 years
LTV: 65%
Prepayment: No prepayment penalty
Guarantee: Recourse
George Smith Partners secured $10,000,000 for the cash-out refinance of a newly constructed Class A single-tenant office building located in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Our Sponsor required a cash-out refinance to pay-off a maturing construction loan for a non-investment grade privately owned tenant. With strong sponsorship and an experienced real estate investor, GSP identified a lender who was is comfortable with 65% loan to value. Fixed for ten years at 4.4%, the loan amortizes for the 25-year term and no prepayment penalty.
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$25,500,000 Bridge Loan for VACANT Newly Constructed 65 Unit Multifamily Property; 100% LTC; Fixed at 4.95%; Los Angeles, CA
September 11, 2019
Transaction Description:
George Smith Partners secured $25,500,000 in proceeds for the refinance of a construction loan on a newly constructed 65-unit multifamily property located in Los Angeles. The loan represents 100% of project capitalization and is fixed at 4.95%. The Property had recently received Certificate of Occupancy, but was still completely vacant at close. The bridge loan is intended to give the Sponsor time to lease up the property to stabilization. The fixed rate is unusual for a bridge loan; most capital providers offered floating rate financing and required the purchase of a cap.
Because the Property was still vacant, the Sponsor’s proforma rents were not yet proven out by signed leases. This was a challenge because the rents are several hundred dollars higher than those of typical multifamily properties in the submarket. GSP was able to overcome this challenge by pointing out that the brand new units at the Subject Property were considerably larger than those in the comp set. This provided support for the premium rents. Another hurdle was the 90% loan-to-cost constraint imposed by most capital providers. The selected lender allowed for 100% of cost, subject to a 7.0% debt yield on the stabilized cash flow.
Rate: Fixed at 4.95%
Term: 12 months with one 6 month extension option
Amortization: Interest Only
Prepayment Penalty: None (no required minimum interest)
LTC: 100%
LTV: 73%
Stabilized DY: 7.0%
Fees: 1% in/0% out
Guaranty: Non-Recourse: None (no required minimum interest)- Advisors: Matthew Kirisits
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Hotel Refinancing: $33,225,000 Bridge Loan – Construction Refinance for a 213-Key Boutique Lifestyle Hotel
May 16, 2018
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.
Rate: L+535
Term: 3 Years
Amortization: Interest Only
Loan to Cost: 83%
Guarantee: Non-Recourse- Advisors: Evan Kinne
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Hotel Refinancing San Francisco: $45,000,000 Bridge Loan – Construction Refinance for a 131-Key Luxury Lifestyle Hotel in San Francisco
March 14, 2018
George Smith Partners successfully closed a construction take-out and bridge refinance for a 131-key luxury/lifestyle hotel located in the heart of the trendy Mid-Market neighborhood of San Francisco. The proceeds were used to refinance costlier construction financing, including a large mezzanine facility. The loan featured an interest reserve, T&I reserve, and a working capital reserve. Additionally, the existing capital stack included Historical and New Market Tax Credits, and EB-5 Capital – adding to the overall complexity of the Transaction.
GSP’s mandate was to source a lender who not only had the existing wherewithal to understand the complex existing capital stack, but also one who would recognize the value in the unique and strategic positioning of the Hotel. From non-traditional lodging options, to significant Food and Beverage offerings, the Hotel stands out from the traditional hotel offering by spanning over multiple lodging markets: luxury and lifestyle. The seasoned Sponsorship group has a proven track record of developing and operating hotels of similar caliber.
The selected lender was able to recognize the unique positioning of the property’s offering and the strong sponsorship involved in the project.
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