Transaction Overview
George Smith Partners secured $4,600,000 in proceeds for the cash-out refinance of a 38-unit multifamily property located near Seattle, WA. The Borrower has completed a value-add business plan over the past two years. The Lender gave full credit for the newly signed leases and higher net operating income at the Property. Only one month of stabilized operating history was required to underwrite to the in-place income. Proceeds were maximized by applying the debt coverage ratio constraint to the actual note rate, rather than using a higher underwriting rate.
The previous loan was originated during a cyclical peak in interest rates and carried a note rate of 4.70%. The new refinance loan lowered the Borrower’s interest rate by 140 basis points while simultaneously providing a return of equity. Fixed at 3.30% for five years, the first three years are interest only before rolling into a 30-year amortization schedule.
