HUD Lenders Predict More Senior Housing Construction in 2014

In a rising interest rate environment, senior housing lenders who work with the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s LEAN 232 program say they are anticipating fewer transactions in the coming year.  But it could lead to more opportunity for new construction loans under HUD, which has comprised just a small percentage of HUD lending […]

Senior Housing Finance Activity: Cushman & Wakefield, Lancaster Pollard, Independa

Cushman & Wakefield Arrange $12 Million Acquisition Financing for LCB Cushman and Wakefield’s Senior Housing Capital Markets Group has arranged $12.3 million of capital for LCB Senior Living’s acquisition of a memory care community in Lincoln, Rhode Island. The acquisition financing was provided by Wells Fargo Bank, with joint venture equity provided by Prudential Real […]

Senior Housing Finance Activity: Skilled Healthcare Group, Greystone, Lancaster Pollard

Greystone Closes $117 Million Portfolio Acquisition of Affordable & Senior Housing Greystone recently announced the closing of a $117 million multifamily transaction in Georgia to be used toward the acquisition and rehabilitation of 44 affordable housing properties, more than half of which are designated senior housing. The portfolio contains 1,362 units that serve low-income households in […]

Senior Housing Finance Activity: Grandbridge, Cushman & Wakefield, LTC Properties

LTC Enters $141 Million Mortgage Loan Agreement with Prestige LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE:LTC) announced recently it has entered a $141 million mortgage loan agreement with affiliates of Prestige Healthcare, secured by 15 properties with a total of 2,092 licensed skilled nursing beds and 24 independent living units in Michigan. The loan has a 30-year term […]

HUD Multifamily Financing Running Dry, Causing Senior Housing Delays

While not the first time in recent memory the Department of Housing and Urban Development has reaching its commitment authority to finance multifamily housing development projects, the department has again begun prioritizing its projects until it receives more authority for funding. Those who finance senior housing development projects through HUD say while the delay is […]

Senior Housing Finance Activity: NorthStar, NHI, Ziegler

Three Pillars Senior Living Communities Issued $22.8 Million Bonds Cain Brothers served as sole underwriter in the issuance of the Three Pillars Senior Living Communities Series 2013 bonds, issued as unenhanced fixed rate bonds and rated “A-” by Fitch on the underlying credit strength of Three Pillars. The $22.82 million bond issuance was used to […]

HUD Reinstates Developer Fee for Section 202 Refinancings

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced in late June it would revise a notice that eliminated developer fees for refinances of Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly properties. A May 30 Notice on Updated Requirements for Prepayment and Refinance of Section 202 Direct Loans said that no developer fee is allowed from the […]

Senior Housing Finance Activity: Cambridge, The Carlyle Group, Ziegler

Cambridge Closes $42.8 Million of Senior Housing & Care Loans Cambridge Closes $14.9 Million Nursing Home Loan Cambridge Realty Capital Companies recently announced the closing on a $14.9 million loan to refinance Green Park, a 188-bed skilled nursing home in St. Louis, Mo., announced chairman Jeffrey Davis.  The fully-amortized, 36-year term loan was arranged for […]

Updated Nonprofit Senior Living Finance Guide Highlights Bond Trends

Post-recession demand for new and expanded senior living services continues to increase, and Lancaster Pollard has updated its nonprofit senior living finance guide to accessing capital at a reasonable cost to reflect current trends. The national investment banking, mortgage banking, and investment advisory firm, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, recently released the updated “Financing Options for […]