Transaction Overview
GSP arranged the $8,700,000 non-recourse first mortgage from a REIT to refinance a maturing bridge loan on a recently entitled retail site located along a major thoroughfare in Los Angeles. The loan provides an additional 12 months of term while the Borrower evaluates whether to re-entitle the site for a mixed-use project, or move forward with in-place entitlements. Although the loan is non-recourse, the Lender did not require an appraisal or other third-party reports, nor did it require an interest or carry reserve despite insufficient cash flow to cover debt service. Sized to 60% of value, the loan priced at 6.90% fixed for the 12-month loan duration.