Transaction Overview
George Smith Partners secured $41,000,000 in non-recourse debt to refinance an existing senior and mezzanine loan for a regional Southern California shopping center. The Property is 187,000 square foot center; 100% occupied, with anchor tenants Hobby Lobby and Michaels. GSP worked with the lender to assuage B-Piece buyer concerns of the anchor tenant’s termination risk. Loan proceeds repaid the existing senior and mezzanine loans, covered closing costs, and provided a return of equity to the Sponsor. The financing is a 10 year full term interest only loan that maximizes cash flow for the Sponsor. The non-recourse fixed-rate loan priced at 1.57% over the 10-year Treasury that had a floor of 2.40% at application.
