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 | Nov 27, 2024 12:20 pm | Financings
BWE announced a new refinance just before Thanksgiving, closed on behalf of a joint venture between Renew REIT and Heritage Senior Living. The property in question is Keystone Villa at Douglassville, a 247-unit community in the Philadelphia MSA with independent... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Nov 26, 2024 3:59 pm | Financings
Berkadia secured a large Freddie Mac refinance for a seniors housing community in Greensboro, North Carolina. The borrower, California-based KISCO Senior Living, acquired Abbotswood at Irving Park in 1996 (according to LevinPro LTC) when it was a 10-year-old, 149-unit... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Nov 26, 2024 3:58 pm | Financings
MONTICELLOAM, LLC, a specialized multifamily and seniors housing bridge lending platform, closed $18 million in bridge financing for a seniors housing community in Wisconsin. The financing was originated by Karina Davydov on behalf of a repeat client. The bridge loan... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Nov 26, 2024 3:38 pm | 60 Seconds
It was another chaotic year, as has been the norm post-COVID, but we still have a lot to be thankful for. The seniors housing and care industry continues to show remarkable resiliency in the face of inflation, staffing crises, and countless negative attention in the... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Nov 22, 2024 3:52 pm | Financings
We learned of a number of recent financings provided by Stride Bank for senior care facilities across the country. First, the bank refinanced multiple assets in New Mexico and West Texas. The relationship with this particular borrower began in June 2023 (through Clint... Read More »