Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided $27,325,000 in total Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing (DUS®) financing for a two-property portfolio in Greensboro, North Carolina. The financing was originated by Justin Hechler, Director at Greystone, on behalf of repeat client Featherstone Partners.

Terrace Oaks, which comprises 120 units, and Terrace at Olde Battleground, comprising 156 units, both received 10-year, fixed-rate Fannie Mae loans with 35-year amortizations and the first six years of interest-only payments. Both properties boast amenities including swimming pools and fitness centers, while the larger community, Terrace at Olde Battleground, additionally offering a playground, car wash station, dog park and wash station, and picnic area with fire pit.

In addition to these two refinancing transactions, Hunter Bowling of Cushman & Wakefield represented Featherstone Partners in the sale of Madison Woods, also located in Greensboro.

“Exiting the portfolio’s existing debt all at once by way of three separate transactions was tricky due to the current capital markets environment -- having a thorough understanding of the mechanics that went into each step, along with having great financing partners like Greystone, made all the difference,” said Chuck Patty, Managing Partner, Featherstone Partners.

“It takes a true collaboration with clients to close financing so quickly, and the Featherstone team was prepared and responsive, enabling our team to guide them to closing in 28 days,” said Mr. Hechler. “It’s also a testament to our commitment to clients when we have repeat borrowers return for new financing with Greystone.”

Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $22,554,000 Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing (DUS®) Green Rewards loan to acquire a 208-unit multifamily property in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The financing was originated by Justin Hechler, Director at Greystone, on behalf of Featherstone Partners.

Constructed in 1987, Royal Pointe Apartments in Virginia Beach City is a garden-style apartment community with 15 buildings comprising one- and two-bedroom units. The $22,554,000 non-recourse, fixed-rate Fannie Mae Green Rewards loan carries a 10-year term and 30-year amortization, with full-term interest-only payments. In addition to purchasing the property, loan proceeds enable the borrower to make improvements to the property.

“In this challenging interest rate environment, we’re committed to securing the right financing for our clients, drawing on our deep multifamily expertise and an extensive lending platform in order to do so,” said Mr. Hechler. “Our goal at Greystone is to help clients realize their vision for their properties through exceptional service and seamless transactions.”

“We were deeply impressed by Greystone’s multifamily expertise and attentiveness to every detail throughout this transaction,” said Hannah Taylor, Managing Director, Acquisitions & Capital Markets of Featherstone Partners. “We are delighted to say that our Greystone team was a true partner and we look forward to working with them on future projects.”