Ready Capital National Bridge Team Closes Approximately $110 Million in Five States


NEW YORK, May 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ready Capital National Bridge Originations Team announces the closing of acquisition, mixed-use acquisition, renovation, refinance, redevelopment, stabilization and lease-up loans for approximately $110 Million in five states.

The Houston, TX loans for the acquisition, renovation, and stabilization of two Class A, multifamily properties located in the Spring Branch Submarket of Houston, TX. Upon acquisition, the Sponsor will focus on managing occupancy and increasing top-line revenue by implementing expense recovery and market standard fees at each property. Ready Capital closed the $7.5MM two nonrecourse, interest only, floating rate loans that feature 36-month terms, extension options, flexible pre-payment, and are inclusive of facilities to provide future funding for light capital expenditures.

The Los Angeles, CA loan for the acquisition, renovation, and stabilization of an approximately 40,000 SF (as-complete), eight-property portfolio located in the Frogtown Submarket of Los Angeles, CA. Upon acquisition, the Sponsor will convert each property to a creative office/retail space while renovating existing multifamily units. Ready Capital closed the $16.2 MM, nonrecourse, interest only, floating rate loan that features a 36-month term, two extension options, flexible pre-payment, and is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures, leasing costs, and interest and operating reserves.

The West Valley City, UT loan for the acquisition, renovation, and lease-up of a 90-unit, multifamily property located in West Valley City, UT (Salt Lake City MSA). The property is currently 100% occupied and composed of all two-bedroom units. The loan will be used to provide interior unit upgrades, exterior cosmetic improvements, and installation of community amenities. Ready Capital closed the $10.2 MM, nonrecourse, part fixed / part floating rate loan that features a 60-month term, flexible pre-payment, and is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures and working capital reserves.

The Jacksonville, FL loan for the refinance, renovation, and lease up of an approximately 260,000 SF, Class B, grocery-anchored retail property located in the Northeast Jacksonville Submarket of Jacksonville, FL. This loan is a refinancing of an existing Ready Capital Bridge Loan, which closed in July 2016. Ready Capital closed the $26.0 MM, nonrecourse, part fixed / part floating rate loan that features a 60-month term flexible pre-payment, and is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures, tenant leasing costs, and an earn-out upon achieving performance thresholds.

The Los Angeles, CA loan for the acquisition, renovation, and stabilization of a 16-unit multifamily property located in the East Hollywood Submarket of Los Angeles, CA. Upon acquisition, the Sponsor will improve common areas, upgrade unit interiors, and lease-up the property at market rental rates. Ready Capital closed the $4.7 MM, nonrecourse, interest only, floating rate loan that features a 36-month term with two extension options, flexible pre-payment, and is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures, and interest and operating reserves.

The Santa Monica, CA loan for the refinance, renovation, and stabilization of an approximately 9,000 SF (12,000 SF as-complete), vacant mixed-use property located in Santa Monica, CA. The Sponsor is in the process of converting the building into a high-end, multi-tenant retail development. Ready Capital closed the $13.9 MM, nonrecourse, interest only, floating rate loan that features a 36-month term, two extension options, flexible pre-payment, and is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures, leasing costs, and interest and operating reserves.

The Charlotte, NC loan for the refinance, redevelopment, and stabilization of an industrial flex property located in the North End/NoDa neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. Upon closing, the Property will be vacant, properly zoned, and fully permitted. The Sponsor plans to convert the approximately 180,000 SF industrial flex property into two buildings totaling 124,000 SF with additional parking, leased to creative office and retail tenants. Ready Capital closed the $23.0 MM, nonrecourse, floating rate loan that features a 48-month term, one extension option, 36-months of interest only, flexible pre-payment, and is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures, working capital, tenant leasing costs, and interest and operating reserves.

The Sacramento, CA loan for the acquisition, renovation, and stabilization of an approximately 65,000 SF, Class B, shopping center located in the Orangeville/Citrus Heights Submarket of Sacramento, CA. Upon acquisition, the Sponsor simultaneously executed a lease to fill the final vacant suite and achieve 100% occupancy. Ready Capital closed the $6.2 MM, nonrecourse, interest only, fixed rate loan that features a 24-month term, flexible prepay, and is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures and leasing costs.

For more information, contact:
David A. Cohen, david.cohen@readycapital.com
Managing Director – National Bridge Originations

About Ready Capital:
Ready Capital (NYSE: RC) is a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances and services small- to medium-sized balance commercial loans. Our National Bridge Originations team offers non-recourse financing on transitional, value-add and event-driven commercial and multifamily real estate opportunities. Ready Capital is a direct lender that provides comprehensive financing solutions to real estate owners, investors and small business owners, which generally range in original principal amounts between $2 - $35 million and portfolios up to $100 million.

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Spring Branch Submarket of Houston, TX Frogtown Submarket of Los Angeles, CA West Valley City, UT (Salt Lake City MSA) Northeast Jacksonville Submarket of Jacksonville, FL East Hollywood Submarket of Los Angeles, CA Santa Monica, CA North End/NoDa neighborhood of Charlotte, NC Orangeville/Citrus Heights Submarket of Sacramento, CA