Transaction Overview
George Smith Partners successfully placed the ground-up construction debt of 49 Class-A apartment rental units in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles. Sized to 77% of actual costs, this construction loan will also fund the development of 1,300 square feet of ground-floor retail for residents and the local community. Despite ample development experience in this market, most lenders were unwilling to reach beyond 70% of cost. A strong lender relationship, cobbled with supportive market data and a meaningful repayment guarantee, allowed us to secure 77% of actual cost while maintaining an institutional rate without the use of sub-debt. Priced at LIBOR + 2.95%, the two year term is floored at 3.25%.
