Georgia

George Smith Partners placed the bridge refinance for a newly constructed medical office building in Decatur, Georgia. The 33,685 square foot structure was developed for multi-tenant use. An interim bridge loan was required to finish outstanding tenant improvements, payoff property liens and bring the asset to stabilization for perm financing. In-place cash flow is not sufficient to service the debt; an interest reserve was funded to cover the short-fall. Sized to 72% of As-Is value, the recourse loan is fixed at 11%, Interest Only for 6 months and was funded within four weeks of application. Challenge: The existing loan had matured and borrower was in technical default, paying default interest rates. Certainty of execution and speed were compulsory as it was just weeks away from foreclosure. Tenant improvement costs exceeded budget, requiring additional proceeds to complete the build-out prior to occupancy. Solution: GSP identified a private capital source who took the time to understand and become comfortable with the Sponsor’s business plan and the property’s intrinsic value. Once the capital’s interest was confirmed, GSP vetted the transaction risk exposure and structured the loan criteria to avoid closing pitfalls, satisfying both Borrower and Lender. Funds were allocated to finish outstanding tenant improvements, payoff mechanics liens and provide for a viable refinance exit.