$7,600,000 Cash-Out Refinance of a 30-Unit Multifamily Property at 3.5% – 80% LTV; Los Angeles, CA

Transaction Description:

George Smith Partners secured a $2,083,000 agency loan for the cash-out refinance of a stabilized 44-unit multifamily property located in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. GSP used its relationship with a capital provider whom we had closed multiple loans with. This lender recently closed a similar loan in this market. They understood the market and felt comfortable with the market characteristics. 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 7-year term and a flexible prepayment structure equal to 5%, 5%, 4%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%. The loan structure allows the Sponsor to refinance out of an expensive loan with a fixed rate of 3.38%, while also receiving cash out. The Sponsor is using cash-out proceeds to continue their business plan of purchasing and renovating additional properties. Thanks to our long-standing relationship with this Lender, GSP was able to meet the Sponsors deadline and close this transaction within 60 days from signing the term sheet.

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.

Transaction Description:

George Smith Partners arranged $4,450,000 in financing for the refinance of a stabilized 37-unit mixed use property located in Los Angeles, California. The loan is fixed at a rate of 3.40% for 7 years. The new financing is a takeout of the acquisition loan that GSP closed five years earlier. Over the course of their ownership, the Sponsor performed a renovation of the Property and substantially increased the net operating income. As a result, the new loan provided a significant return of equity. The Lender held the rate of 3.40% even though interest rates increased while the loan was in application. Full credit was given for the income from two ground floor retail tenants. The loan has 5 years of interest-only payments.

Transaction Description:

George Smith Partners arranged $14,000,000 in cash-out permanent financing,70% LTV for the refinance of a 4-property multifamily portfolio located in Los Angeles, CA. Due to GSP’s vast activity, we were able to time the loans to match up with a special discount program offered by a regional lender. GSP structured the portfolio to maximize the cash-out to the Sponsor at the lowest possible cost. With over $3,000,000 in cash out, the Sponsor still lowered their monthly debt service. GSP was able to arrange a 30-year term with the first 5 years fixed at a rate of 3.15%. The rate will then reset every 5 years for the remainder of the term. The flexible prepayment structure is equal to 1.75% for the first 3 years, 1% for years 4 and 5, and 0% thereafter. The cash-out financing provides the Sponsor with equity allowing them to continue to grow their multifamily portfolio. GSP was able to meet the Sponsor’s deadline and close this transaction within 40 days from signing the term sheet.

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.

Transaction Description:

George Smith Partners secured a senior floating rate loan for a stabilized multifamily property in Kent, WA. The non-recourse debt totaling $12,200,000 was utilized to refinance existing acquisition bridge debt and return of a significant amount of equity to the Ownership. The loan was structured with a 7-year term and interest only payments for the entire duration. The loan was collateralized by a 95-unit multifamily building; the Subject was 97% leased at closing. The Sponsorship had recently renovated approximately 70 of the units with plans to complete the remaining 25 units over the next 18 months.

GSP selected a lender that offered an extremely attractive coupon. The variable rate provided the Sponsorship flexible prepay in the event of a future sale while supplying cash-out proceeds at funding. GSP negotiated a very minimal 2-year rate cap, and the Lender waived all Covid debt service reserves. The Property appraised for more than expected and GSP worked with the Lender to both increase the proceeds and reduce the spread.