Financing Multifamily Properties in Atlanta, GA

According to a survey of leading developers, lenders, and investors, conducted by Haddow & Co. and presented to the Atlanta Apartment Association, 90% of respondents said it was more difficult to obtain debt financing than a year ago, and another 67% say equity financing is more difficult to procure.

Whether multifamily investors are looking for a debt provider or an equity participant, navigating the commercial real estate finance landscape has become more complex than ever, especially for those investors without significant experience in the sector. Bloomfield Capital has funded commercial real estate projects in the greater Atlanta area since 2008, with a focus on multifamily properties. Special circumstances have become synonymous with Bloomfield’s debt and equity programs and the firm’s ability to structure financing quickly has become a strong differentiator. As demand continues to rise for multifamily inventory in Atlanta and surrounding areas, the need for a reliable financing partner rises along with it. The most recent multifamily study conducted by Colliers International shows an annual rent growth of 6.6% in Atlanta, compared with the national average of 3.8%.

Below are three previous transactions secured by multifamily properties in Atlanta that benefited from the market expertise and responsiveness of the Bloomfield deal team:

Decatur, GA Multifamily Purchase: Substantial Renovation

Bloomfield Capital provided a $2.4 million senior bridge loan on a 118- unit apartment building located in Decatur, Georgia. The funds allowed the sponsor to acquire an off-market property that had an immediate closing deadline. The senior bridge loan also provided the capital necessary to renovate the property, which allowed it to become competitive with nearby apartment complexes in terms of interior finishes and amenities.

As a direct lender, Bloomfield was able to structure, underwrite, and fund this transaction in less than 30 days. Value-add multifamily opportunities are becoming harder to find, and Bloomfield’s platform allowed the borrowers to meet a quick closing timelines.

Atlanta Multifamily Purchase: Expiring LIHTC Contract

Bloomfield Capital closed a $1.8 million senior bridge loan to purchase an apartment complex located in Atlanta, GA. The project sponsor used Bloomfield’s senior bridge loan to purchase the former Low Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) asset from the prior lender.  Though the asset was nearly stabilized at 90% occupancy, rents lagged behind those of competitive properties and the property needed light rehabilitation and upgrades.

The sponsor was not local to Atlanta but had built a small portfolio of multifamily properties in the area.  Banks were wary of lending capital to an out of state sponsor, especially on a property with an expiring LIHTC land use restriction agreement that required local housing authority approval to property manage.

Bloomfield’s bridge capital allowed the sponsor to quickly put the property under contract, gain approval from the necessary Atlanta housing authorities to take over property management, and ultimately purchase and complete the necessary capital improvements.

Stone Mountain, GA Multifamily Purchase: 2 Week Closing

The sponsor was faced with a hard closing deadline and had no ability to extend the purchase contract after they were left at the closing table by another lender.  The seller of the asset was a local ownership group that had obtained higher offers on the property during the contract period, and they waiting for the contract to expire so that the property could be sold at a higher price.

Bloomfield’s bridge capital allowed the sponsor to quickly close the transaction and preserve $250,000 in equity that would have otherwise been at risk.  Bloomfield’s loan also provided for an interest reserve to allow all property cash flow to go towards stabilizing the property during the first six months of ownership.

Ultimately, the sponsor was able to increase occupancy on the property from 85% to 95%+ by renovating older units, improving the exterior façade of the property, and implementing a proper management strategy.

 

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