September 10, 2025
Self-Storage Facility
Los Angeles County, CA

$10,500,000

Transaction Description:

George Smith Partners successfully closed $10,500,000 in acquisition financing for a self-storage facility in Los Angeles County, California. The transaction involved the purchase of an institutional-quality self-storage asset in a high-growth suburban market north of Los Angeles. GSP arranged acquisition financing with favorable terms including a competitive rate, flexible prepayment options, and a lender that wanted to grow their relationship with the client. The lender recognized the Sponsor’s proven track record in self-storage operations and the strong fundamentals of the Los Angeles County market. Despite challenging capital market conditions, GSP leveraged its deep institutional relationships to secure attractive permanent financing for this acquisition.

Rate: 5.40% (locked at floor rate)

Term: 5 years

Amortization: Interest Only

LTV: 40% of appraised value

Prepayment: Yield maintenance with 1% minimum; open at par 3 months prior to maturity

Guaranty: Non-recourse with standard carve-outs

Origination Fee: $10,000

Financing Team

Steve Bram

Senior Managing Director & Principal / GSP Co-Founder

David R. Pascale, Jr.

Senior Director

Nick Rogers

Senior Vice President