Rate: 3.75% (fixed) for seven years
Term: 30 years
Amortization: Five years interest only; 30-year amortization thereafter
LTV: 65%
DSCR: Sized to a 1.15x DSCR with an initial funding sized to a 1.20x DSCR
Lender Fee: Par
Prepayment: 5,4,3,2,1% step-down prepayment
Guarantee: Non-Recourse
Transaction Description:
George Smith Partners successfully placed $27,350,000 ($337,655/unit) in a cash-out, uncrossed (two loans) refinance of two multifamily properties totaling 81 units in Los Angeles communities, Los Feliz and Burbank, during the COVID-19 pandemic. While in application with accretive terms in February 2020 prior to California’s “stay-at-home” order, the Lender subsequently paused all new loan originations, including its in-process pipeline, mid-way through this transaction. Despite the economic uncertainty during the transaction, as well as the Lender halting all in-process and new loan originations, GSP leveraged the Firm’s collective production and relationship with the Lender to close the loans during the COVID-19 pandemic with loan terms as originally structured. GSP worked diligently to ensure the final economic loan terms matched the agreed-upon LOI terms, including an additional advance to be funded after the eviction moratorium is lifted. Both properties had undergone extensive renovations and upgrades since acquisition and have maintained 95% occupancy throughout 2020 despite COVID-19 regulations in California allowing tenants to defer rent payments.
Related Financings
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$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 -
$17,820,000 Cash Out Financing Fixed at 3.30% Interest-Only for Stabilized Multifamily Property; Phoenix, AZ
July 28, 2021
Transaction Description:
George Smith Partners secured $17,820,000 of permanent financing for the refinance of a 164-unit multifamily complex located in Mesa, AZ. The Property, which was originally built in 1979, recently completed a renovation project that included updating unit interiors and exterior amenities. The unit mix is comprised of 1-bedrooms (49%) and 2-bedrooms (51%). Amenities include a pool, an open pet area, and an on-site laundry facility. GSP was able to a secure a 7-year fixed rate of 3.30%. The financing is interest-only for the entire term and non-recourse to the Sponsor. Refinancing provided the Sponsor with a much lower rate and a significant return of equity. The loan is sized to 60% LTV and a 1.35x DCR.
Rate: 3.30% Fixed
Term: 7 Years
Amortization: Full-Term Interest-Only
LTV: 60%
Prepayment: Yield Maintenance
Guaranty: Non-Recourse -
$3,825,000 Cash-Out Permanent Financing for 30-Unit, Multifamily Property; Los Angeles, CA
February 17, 2021
Transaction Description:
George Smith Partners arranged $3,825,000 in cash-out permanent financing (70% LTV) for the refinance of a 30-unit multifamily property located in Los Angeles, CA. The Sponsor used GSP with intentions of taking out their existing expensive lender. 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 30-year term with the first 5 years being fixed at a very low rate. The rate will then reset every 5 years for the remainder of the term. Rather than most loans having a balloon payment in 5,7 or 10 years, this loan structure allows for flexibility because the loan matures in 30 years. The flexible prepayment structure is equal to 1.75% for the first 3 years, 1% for years 4 and 5, and 0% thereafter. The loan structure allows the Sponsor to refinance out of an expensive loan with a fixed rate of 3.15%, while also receiving cash out. The Sponsor is using cash-out proceeds to continue their business plan of purchasing and renovating additional properties.
Rate: 3.15% (Fixed for 5 Years)
Term: 30 Years
LTV: 70%
DCR: 1.20
