Non-Recourse $73,000,000 Bridge Loan above 80% of Cost for Creative Office Building in Seattle

February 2017

Transaction Description: George Smith Partners successfully arranged $73,000,000 in non-recourse, bridge financing for the conversion, renovation, and stabilization of the Seattle Design Center. The design center, comprised of two buildings in the Georgetown submarket of Seattle, Washington, historically served as a well-known destination for high-end home furnishings and design services. After acquiring the property in 2014, the Sponsor renovated the first 157,000 square-foot building. Upon completion, the Sponsor continued to operate the asset as the Seattle Design Center and consolidated the showroom/design tenants from the second building into the newly renovated building. Once the second building was vacated, the Sponsor began repositioning the 280,000 square-foot building from showroom space into creative office space. Upon completion, the building will have expansive 60,000 square-foot floorplates, exposed ceilings and concrete floors, glass walls for natural light, unobstructed views of downtown Seattle and Mt. Rainier, and full-service amenities, including an upscale fitness center and conference center. Pre-leased to 45% occupancy, Sponsor needed additional proceeds to complete the project. GSP identified a Lender who recognized the value of the project, supported by low supply and increasing market demand for creative office from tenants in the technology sector. Sized to 80%+ of total project costs, the $73,000,000 non-recourse loan was priced at LIBOR + 6.75% for a 24-month term with one, 12-month extension option. $49,000,000 of total proceeds was funded at closing with an additional $24,000,000 future funding allocated toward completion of the renovation, construction, tenant improvements and leasing commissions.

  • Rate: LIBOR + 6.75%
  • LTC: 80%+
  • Term: 2 Years + 1 Year
  • Amortization: Interest Only
  • Non-Recourse
  • Prepayment Penalty: 18 months spread maintenance

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