Monday, November 3, 2014

George Smith Partners Secures $172.3 Million in Bridge Financing for 36-Property National Portfolio


J.Jay Brooks
LOS ANGELES, CA (Nov. 3, 2014) – Commercial real estate investment banking firm George Smith Partners has successfully arranged a $172.3 million bridge loan for a portfolio of 36 properties located in 17 states nationwide, according to George Smith Partners’ Senior Vice President J. Jay Brooks.

            “This portfolio had been mired in complex litigation for many years as a result of a loan maturity default that took place during the recent recession,” explained Brooks.

“George Smith Partners was intimately involved in the finance process for this portfolio from beginning to end.

“ By keeping our client in front of the best capital providers during a volatile time, the client was able to negotiate the terms of the bankruptcy exit and ultimately secure the bridge financing needed to maintain their ownership of this portfolio.”

            The portfolio includes regional malls, office buildings, industrial properties and mobile home parks located in both secondary and tertiary markets from Louisiana to Alaska.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Corynne Randel/ Jenn Quader
Brower, Miller & Cole
(949) 955-7940


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