$10,500,000 Acquisition Bridge Loan For 71-Unit, Multifamily Property; Floating at LIBOR + 2.75%; Seattle, WA

Transaction Description:

George Smith Partners secured a $10,500,000 acquisition bridge loan for a 71-unit multifamily property in the greater Seattle area. The loan provides 75% LTC and floats at a rate of LIBOR + 2.75% for a 3-year term. Proceeds are structured as $8,462,000 in initial funding plus holdbacks for interest reserve and capital expenditures.

When speaking with capital providers, GSP encountered several challenges. The Property is in a submarket about 10 miles south of Downtown Seattle that has yet to experience significant redevelopment. The Seller made limited investments in the Property upkeep in recent years resulting in a significant amount of deferred maintenance. Because of this, the Property showed poorly on-site tours with prospective lenders.

The selected lender was comfortable with the strength of the Sponsorship and was able to provide 75% LTC at a competitive interest rate. Although LIBOR was about 1.75% on the day of close, GSP negotiated a LIBOR floor of 1.25%. This could be very advantageous for the borrower since the forward LIBOR curve is downward sloping. In order to prove out the proforma market rents, GSP provided examples of several other properties the Sponsor had successfully completed in the area. The Sponsor also provided a very detailed exterior renovation budget that will enhance the appearance and amenities of the Property. The Lender also had true springing cash management. This means that the Borrower did not have to open an account at close and retains full control over the cash flow. The Lender allowed pre-negotiated loan docs that the Borrower had used for a similar transaction. The loan closed in about 45 days even with the end of year holidays.