• The Current Lending Environment for Senior Care Properties

    The financing process has killed dozens (and hundreds) of deals in the last couple of years, and yet M&A activity is near record levels in the seniors housing and care industry. So deals are getting done, and not just with cash. Who has been lending and at what cost to the borrower? What hurdles have to be overcome? And when capital costs do... Read More »
  • Lument Arranges Tennessee SNF Sale (& Loan Assumption)

    A skilled nursing facility in Tennessee that was struggling to maintain debt service and other loan obligations sold with the help of Laca Wong-Hammond and Isabel Carta of Lument Securities serving as exclusive financial advisor to the seller. Located in Rocky Top, about 25 miles from Knoxville, Summit View of Rocky Top is a 117-bed skilled... Read More »
  • W&D Facilitates Three Seniors Housing Deals

    Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales facilitated the sale of three separate seniors housing assets. First, W&D announced the sale of Legacy Living Florence, a 128-unit senior living community just south of Cincinnati, Ohio. Built in 2022, Legacy Living offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. After receiving multiple... Read More »
  • CFG Secures Bridge-to-HUD Loan for Five North Carolina SNFs

    Capital Funding Group closed a $36.2 million bridge-to-HUD loan to support the refinancing of five skilled nursing facilities in North Carolina that total 522 beds. CFG refinanced an existing loan to include two additional underleveraged facilities on behalf of a nationally recognized borrower. Tommy Dillon originated the transaction.  This... Read More »
  • Berkadia Appoints New SVP of Capital Markets

    Berkadia hired Lisa Burgess, appointing her as SVP, Capital Markets – Seniors Housing and Healthcare. Burgess will be responsible for managing the balance sheet bridge financing process as well as the identification and management of third-party lending relationships to augment seniors housing and care dedicated bridge financing. Before joining... Read More »
GFH Capital Gets Financing From Greystone

GFH Capital Gets Financing From Greystone

Last month, Dubai-based private equity firm GFH Capital jumped into the senior living market in a big way, acquiring a group of six properties for a total purchase price over $180 million. Now, Greystone has announced that it provided a total of $115 million in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Shariah-compliant financing to support the acquisition. Cary Tremper originated the financing on behalf of GFH (which will own 91% of the portfolio) and Washington, D.C.-based real estate investment firm Madison Marquette, which is acquiring another 6%. JEA Senior Living, Senior Resource Group, two of the three operating partners GFH has selected to manage the communities, have also each co-invested in... Read More »
Hunt Real Estate Capital Refinances Recently-Expanded Property

Hunt Real Estate Capital Refinances Recently-Expanded Property

After a recent expansion, a small assisted living community in Tremonton, Utah, is refinancing through Fannie Mae with the help of Brady Johnson, Andy Kitts and Heath Coryell of Hunt Real Estate Capital. Originally built in 1995, the 28-unit community was Utah-based SAL Management’s first acquisition, back in 2006. The company’s portfolio has now expanded beyond Utah to Arizona and Colorado, as well. At the Tremonton location, they recently opened 12 new units after completing an extensive renovation and expansion, which included updates to all areas of the building. With the project done, and the community stabilized, SAL obtained a $3.74 million refinance. Read More »
Lancaster Pollard Arranges Fannie Mae Financing

Lancaster Pollard Arranges Fannie Mae Financing

Lancaster Pollard Mortgage Company, a division of ORIX Real Estate Capital, worked on behalf of a long-time client of theirs to refinance two senior living properties in Michigan. The borrower, The Brook Retirement Communities, obtained a $16 million loan through Fannie Mae’s Seniors Housing program, which provided a 12-year term, a low fixed interest rate and cash-out proceeds. Both of the communities being refinanced feature 62 units of independent living and assisted living. Brad Competty, Brendan Healy and Doug Harper led the transactions for Lancaster Pollard. Read More »
NorthMarq Finances Affordale Seniors Housing

NorthMarq Finances Affordale Seniors Housing

An affordable senior apartment community in Oxnard, California just refinanced with the help of Marty Meagher and Gardiner Champlin of NorthMarq’s San Diego office. Consisting of 101 units, the community received a $7.6 million loan from Fannie Mae, with a 10-year, interest-only term and a fixed interest rate. The financing paid off existing bond debt that was credit-enhanced by Fannie Mae. Management Innovations, Inc. operates the community, which features private patios or decks on most units, a recreation meeting room with fireside seeting, and a food service area. Read More »
Ohio Memory Care Community Refinances with Lancaster Pollard

Ohio Memory Care Community Refinances with Lancaster Pollard

Lancaster Pollard’s Brendan Healy, Doug Harper and Casey Moore helped the owner of a 64-unit memory care community in Powell, Ohio (Columbus MSA) obtain a cash-out refinance through Fannie Mae. Built in 2016 at a cost of $12.5 million, or just below $200,000 per unit, the community was developed by Eleanor Alvarez, the CEO of LeaderStat, a healthcare recruiting and consulting firm. That staffing knowledge clearly came in handy, as Ms. Alvarez is now refinancing with a $14.6 million non-recourse mortgage, featuring a fixed rate and 12-year term. With a typical 70% loan-to-value, that puts the value of the community at well over $300,000 per unit. Read More »