George Smith Partners identified a private commercial real estate finance company that provides non-recourse mezzanine financing for the acquisition, renovation and development of multifamily properties (with at least 20% of the units classified as affordable) located in the Western U.S. The financing is structured as a tax-exempt private activity housing bonds or 501(c)(3) bond. They can be used on mixed use 80/20 projects, for non-profit corporations, can be subordinate to HUD and Rural Development Loans and can be repaid from the sale of tax credits. With the ability to advance 90% of mezzanine loan programs range from $5,000,000 to $15,000,00. Interest-Only pricing for Acquisition / Rehab ranges from 8% – 10%, compounded monthly and Development ranges from 10% – 12%, compounded monthly.