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$26,750,000 Non-Recourse Acquisition Bridge Financing for an Off-Market, 74% Occupied, Four Property Multi-Tenant Industrial Portfolio

Rate: L+4.25%
Term: 3 years plus two 1-year extensions
Amortization: Interest Only
LTC: 67.5%
Prepayment: Open Prepayment with 18 month interest make whole
Release Provisions: Structured release provisions
Non-Recourse
Lender Fee: 1.00%

Transaction Description: George Smith Partners successfully structured and placed the non-recourse acquisition bridge loan for an off-market and significantly undermanaged four property multi-tenant industrial portfolio, totaling 445,000 square feet in the Western United States. At acquisition the portfolio was 74% occupied with a going in debt yield of sub 7.5%. $22,050,000 of the on-book financing was funded at closing. The remaining $4,700,000 is to be future funded for immediate property improvements, future upgrades including funds for the Sponsor’s strategic spec-suite program, as well as future good news leasing expenses. There are release provisions to allow individual buildings to be sold or refinanced. The interest rate floats at L+4.25% for a three year term on an interest only basis, with two (2) one year extensions. Our Sponsor purchased a two year cap at closing with a required renewal in the third year.

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