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 | Sep 18, 2024 8:12 am | 60 Seconds
Despite the enormous opportunity that demographics offer the seniors housing industry in the next decade, the affordability factor may prove to seriously sink demand for the product. That makes it that much more important for the industry to provide more middle- and... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Sep 13, 2024 1:51 pm | Acquisitions, Financings
CIBC Bank USA announced a couple of closings for both seniors housing and skilled nursing properties in the Midwest. First, along with Locust Point Capital, the bank provided $30 million in acquisition financing and a $2 million working capital revolving line of... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Sep 13, 2024 1:49 pm | Developments
EBSC Lending has secured funding for a high-quality seniors housing community under development in Los Angeles. Brian Stark, manager of information technology at EBSC, led the transaction. The community obtained $31.2 million in construction financing The development... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Sep 12, 2024 3:32 pm | Acquisitions
The senior care business is a tough business, especially since the pandemic and inflation lowered census and raised expenses, respectively, and it has taken a toll on many not-for-profit organizations. And recently, another organization facing financial pressures... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Sep 12, 2024 3:29 pm | Financings
Berkadia announced another tranche of closings with more than $92.7 million in financing for nine seniors housing communities in four states. Steve Muth and Ed Williams first helped finance the acquisition of a 78-unit assisted living community in Great Falls,... Read More »