Transaction Overview
George Smith Partners secured $9,300,000 for the ground-up development of a 32-unit multifamily building in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles. The 5-story project will include a mix of 1 and 2 bedroom units with gated subterranean parking. Sized to 80% of actual costs, the 36-month term carries two – 1-year options and is priced at 2.75% over LIBOR.
Our Sponsor requested maximum loan proceeds which would require the acceptance of imputed equity. George Smith Partners identified a Los Angeles based construction lender that understood the value that had been created with re-entitlements and permitting since the property was initially acquired four years ago. This capital provider agreed to value the land at current 2018 values as opposed to the acquisition price. The bank ordered appraisal valued the land at over 3x the Sponsor’s 2014 purchase price and imputed equity was utilized in calculating the Sponsor’s equity contribution. No additional funds were required at closing.
