About Ben Swett
Ben joined Irving Levin in the summer of 2014 as an Analyst, responsible for the research and reporting on seniors housing M&A and finance news for the Senior Care Investor, in addition to providing research and analysis for Irving Levin’s healthcare sector reports.
Ben graduated from Hamilton College with a B.A. in History (concentrating on the American Civil War) and minors in French and Economics. When not at the office, chances are you will find Ben on the tennis court.
by Ben Swett | Oct 15, 2024 3:09 pm | 60 Seconds
Many borrowers and lenders have found themselves in precarious positions in the last couple of years, as interest rates and capital costs soared faster than their census and cash flow could have. Billions of dollars of loans are also maturing in the next couple of... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Oct 11, 2024 3:52 pm | Financings, Statistics
The HUD LEAN rankings for HUD’s fiscal year 2024 ended September 30 are out, and the program saw 220 loans close, totaling nearly $3.2 billion for a nearly 10% increase over FY2023’s total volume. Closings only accelerated in the second half of HUD’s fiscal year, and... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Oct 11, 2024 3:26 pm | Acquisitions
A growing owner/operator added another community to its portfolio in Ohio. Kauhale Health acquired Symphony Centerville, a 60-unit memory care community in Centerville, Ohio, a suburb of Dayton. Built in 2016, the community has 57 private and three shared units, and... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Oct 10, 2024 3:22 pm | Acquisitions
The publicly traded REITs seem to be some of the most obvious group of investors to take advantage of the attractive buying opportunity in seniors housing today, but so far, Welltower has hogged most of the spotlight. That is unsurprising, given Welltower’s size. And... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Oct 10, 2024 10:36 am | Acquisitions
A portfolio of ALP (Assisted Living Program) communities sold in upstate New York, with Dave Balow of Senior Living Investment Brokerage handling the transaction. ALP properties serve those who are medically eligible for nursing home placement (and mostly are Medicaid... Read More »