Walker & Dunlop Arranges $204 Million for Mixed-Use Property in Brooklyn
Walker & Dunlop has secured $204 million in loan proceeds from MF1 Capital to refinance The Axel, a mixed-use multifamily and commercial property in Brooklyn, New York. The 29-story building includes 284 multifamily units and is strategically located near cultural amenities and transportation. The refinancing was advised by a dedicated team from Walker & Dunlop, highlighting their expertise in managing structured loans in a challenging market. This transaction exemplifies Walker & Dunlop's strong position in capital markets, having sourced nearly $30 billion in loans in 2021.
- Secured $204 million loan for refinancing The Axel property.
- The Axel is a mixed-use development with 284 units, located in a prime Brooklyn area.
- Transaction demonstrates Walker & Dunlop's expertise in navigating challenging market conditions.
- In 2021, sourced nearly $30 billion in loans, indicating strong market presence.
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BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it has secured
The Walker & Dunlop team, comprised of Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz, Michael Diaz, and Sean Bastian, exclusively advised the sponsor, Hope Street Capital, on the refinancing of the Morris Adjmi-Architect designed building. A team led by Michael Squires and Will Trotsky handled the financing for MF1 Capital.
"The Axel represented an opportunity to refinance a top-tier development project rapidly approaching completion for an institutional-quality sponsorship team," said Aaron Appel, senior managing director and co-head of New York Capital Markets at Walker & Dunlop. "Having already leased a portion of the multifamily tower with tenants, Hope Street was able to provide lenders with an early proof of concept in a challenging market environment."
Situated on the border of downtown Brooklyn at the convergence of Clinton Hill, Fort Greene and Prospect Heights, The Axel is located in an ideal neighborhood for working professionals and families alike, providing access to an abundance of culture, dining, and shops. Residents and future commercial tenants will enjoy convenient access to Atlantic Terminal, Brooklyn's largest train station, a short walk from the property.
"This financing provided a great opportunity to partner with best-in-class sponsorship in Hope Street Capital and capital markets advisor in Walker & Dunlop," said Michael Squires, managing director at Limekiln Real Estate / MF1. "This transaction illustrates MF1's continued ability to execute on structured loans for high-quality assets in a turbulent market, all the while closing in less than 35 days."
In 2021, the Walker & Dunlop's Capital Markets segment sourced over 1,300 loans and equity investments totaling nearly
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry in the United States, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where Americans live, work, shop and play — to life. Our people, brand and technology make W&D one of the most insightful and customer-focused firms in our industry. With more than 1,400 employees across every major U.S. market, Walker & Dunlop has consistently been named one of Fortune's Great Places to Work® and is committed to making the commercial real estate industry more inclusive and diverse while creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
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