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Pensam announced that it recently closed on a preferred equity investment to facilitate the acquisition of a 600-unit multifamily community located in Denver, CO.  Pensam’s preferred equity investment was structured behind Freddie Mac senior debt financing.  The sponsor, a repeat Pensam client, is an experienced California-based real-estate investment firm focusing on core-plus and value-add real estate acquisitions across the United States.

“Pensam is excited to work with this sponsor on another transaction and further expand its presence into the Denver Metro area with this preferred equity investment,” said Michael Stein, founding partner of Pensam.

The multifamily community is located on a 48-acre low density site in southeast Denver, just north of the I-225/I-25 junction and within five minutes of the Denver Tech Center, the largest employment center in the Denver Metro. The property was constructed in three phases between 1970 and 1974, and features two and three-story buildings with seven unique floorplans consisting of one, two and three-bedroom units.  The previous owner commenced renovations on select units, with upgraded units featuring stainless steel appliances, faux wood flooring, private balconies or patios, and walk-in closets.  Property amenities include a free-standing clubhouse, business center, dog park, fitness center, heated swimming pool, basketball court, volleyball court, sports fields, playground, splash park, dog park and picnic areas with grill stations. Pensam’s preferred equity investment allows the sponsor to allocate additional funding towards its capital improvement plan, focused primarily on amenity upgrades, as well as deferred maintenance.

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Pensam Funding has made a $19.5 million bridge loan to facilitate the acquisition and renovation of a 760-unit, six-property portfolio with assets located in Atlanta, GA and Pensacola, FL (the “Portfolio”). The 2-year fixed rate loan was structured to meet the Borrower’s unique requirements, including mechanisms allowing the Borrower to draw down on $3 million of additional proceeds to support the Portfolio’s capital investment program and collateral release provisions that enable the sale of assets within the Portfolio during the term of the bridge loan.

“We remain extremely active in providing flexible and quick capital solutions to real estate sponsors,” said Michael Stein, Founding Partner. “This is another example of how Pensam Funding tailors financing solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients and help support their pursuit of value-add strategies, lease-up opportunities, recapitalizations, partially completed construction projects and other transitional situations.”

While traditionally focused on multifamily properties, Pensam Funding also considers lending opportunities in senior housing, manufactured housing, land and other real estate sectors. Pensam’s loans range in duration from six months to five years.

Pensam announced the completion of a preferred equity investment to facilitate the acquisition of an 85-unit multifamily community in Jackson, Wyoming.  Pensam’s preferred equity investment was structured behind Freddie Mac senior debt financing.  The sponsor is an experienced private equity investment and development group specializing in multi-family housing, condominiums and ski area management.

“Pensam’s preferred equity investment presents a strong opportunity to further expand its presence into the Rocky Mountain region and enter a market with an extremely high barrier to entry,” said Michael Stein, founding partner of Pensam.

The property features studio, one, and two-bedroom units with spacious floorplans in Downtown Jackson.  The Town of Jackson is the only incorporated municipality in Teton County’s wealthy Jackson Hole valley enclave.  In addition to being home to world-renowned ski resorts and arts organizations, Jackson is a major gateway for millions of tourists visiting nearby Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks each year.

The vast majority of multifamily properties in the market have in-place affordability restrictions on more than 20% of units.  This multifamily community is one of the few market-rate properties in Jackson, and has benefited from strong and stable performance with average vacancy rates hovering at just under one percent over the last twelve months.

Pensam announced that it closed on a preferred equity investment to facilitate the acquisition of a 261-unit multifamily high-rise building in Stamford, Connecticut. Pensam’s preferred equity investment was structured behind Freddie Mac senior debt financing. The sponsor is a full-service, vertically-integrated investment firm based in the Northeast.

“Pensam’s preferred equity program provides flexible capital support for the acquisition, recapitalization and restructuring of multifamily properties throughout the country,” said Michael Stein, founding partner of Pensam. “This investment presented a strong opportunity to expand Pensam’s preferred equity portfolio in the Northeast market in an institutional quality asset.”

The property is located in downtown Stamford, one of Fairfield County’s fastest-growing and most stable submarkets, just a 45-minute express train ride from New York City and within walking distance to many of downtown Stamford’s existing landmarks and newest developments.  Stamford’s urban development, economic growth and transportation system has attracted a well-educated, affluent population and contributed to stable population growth and in turn, a robust housing market.

Built in 1986, the property features a combination of studios, one, two, and three-bedroom units and 9,216 square feet of commercial space. The previous owner commenced major renovations to the common areas and units in 2010, spending nearly $20MM.  The property now features luxurious interior upgrades such as granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances.   The amenity-rich property offers residents a wide range of services, including concierge, valet dry cleaning and complementary shuttle services. The property also features conference rooms, fitness centers, a year-round indoor swimming pool, movie theater, billiards room, tennis court, business center, BBQ/picnic areas, clubhouse and an outdoor basketball court.

Pensam announced the completion of a preferred equity investment to facilitate the acquisition of an 85-unit multifamily community in Jackson, Wyoming.  Pensam’s preferred equity investment was structured behind Freddie Mac senior debt financing.  The sponsor is an experienced private equity investment and development group specializing in multi-family housing, condominiums and ski area management.

“Pensam’s preferred equity investment presents a strong opportunity to further expand its presence into the Rocky Mountain region and enter a market with an extremely high barrier to entry,” said Michael Stein, founding partner of Pensam.

The property features studio, one, and two-bedroom units with spacious floorplans in Downtown Jackson.  The Town of Jackson is the only incorporated municipality in Teton County’s wealthy Jackson Hole valley enclave.  In addition to being home to world-renowned ski resorts and arts organizations, Jackson is a major gateway for millions of tourists visiting nearby Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks each year.

The vast majority of multifamily properties in the market have in-place affordability restrictions on more than 20% of units.  This multifamily community is one of the few market-rate properties in Jackson, and has benefited from strong and stable performance with average vacancy rates hovering at just under one percent over the last twelve months.

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Pensam announced that it closed on a preferred equity investment to facilitate the acquisition of a 261-unit multifamily high-rise building in Stamford, Connecticut. Pensam’s preferred equity investment was structured behind Freddie Mac senior debt financing. The sponsor is a full-service, vertically-integrated investment firm based in the Northeast.

“Pensam’s preferred equity program provides flexible capital support for the acquisition, recapitalization and restructuring of multifamily properties throughout the country,” said Michael Stein, founding partner of Pensam. “This investment presented a strong opportunity to expand Pensam’s preferred equity portfolio in the Northeast market in an institutional quality asset.”

The property is located in downtown Stamford, one of Fairfield County’s fastest-growing and most stable submarkets, just a 45-minute express train ride from New York City and within walking distance to many of downtown Stamford’s existing landmarks and newest developments.  Stamford’s urban development, economic growth and transportation system has attracted a well-educated, affluent population and contributed to stable population growth and in turn, a robust housing market.

Built in 1986, the property features a combination of studios, one, two, and three-bedroom units and 9,216 square feet of commercial space. The previous owner commenced major renovations to the common areas and units in 2010, spending nearly $20MM.  The property now features luxurious interior upgrades such as granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances.   The amenity-rich property offers residents a wide range of services, including concierge, valet dry cleaning and complementary shuttle services. The property also features conference rooms, fitness centers, a year-round indoor swimming pool, movie theater, billiards room, tennis court, business center, BBQ/picnic areas, clubhouse and an outdoor basketball court.

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Pensam Residential, a national multi-housing owner and operator, announced today that it has made an investment in a portfolio consisting of 13 active-adult apartment communities with 1,447 units located across the Northeast and Midwest United States.

“We are excited to expand our investment portfolio into the senior living sector,” said Michael Stein, Founder of Pensam Residential. “The accelerating nationwide shift in demographics makes the active-adult space an interesting segment to us, and we will dedicate more resources to explore opportunities in this area.”

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Pensam recently completed a preferred equity investment for the acquisition of a 180-unit multihousing apartment community in Coral Springs, Florida. Pensam’s preferred equity investment was structured behind senior debt from Freddie Mac.

The property has a prime location in The City of Coral Springs, an affluent suburban city in Broward County located near some of South Florida’s largest employment centers, including: Sawgrass Park, Cypress Park, and Boca Raton Office Park.

“This investment is a strong addition to Pensam’s growing preferred equity program in the dynamic South Florida market,” said Michael Stein, founding partner of Pensam Capital. “The property represents a unique investment in a stabilized property with large townhouse-style floor plans and proven value-add potential.”

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Pensam Residential recently acquired Parallax at Georgetown, a 288-unit multifamily property in Georgetown (Austin), Texas.

With an emphasis on architectural preservation, acclaimed cultural events and strong economic growth, the City of Georgetown has proven to be a charming and attractive pocket of the Austin metropolitan area. Additionally, the City of Georgetown is located only 27 miles north of Austin. The City of Austin has remained a national leader for population and economic growth over the current cycle, with a large proportion of new jobs coming online from higher-paying industries, which are attractive to well-educated millennials. Given its tremendous expansion into the tech sector, Austin is one of the foremost corporate and regional headquarter locations in the country, garnering the nickname the “Silicon Hills”.

Pensam has outlined a comprehensive renovation program that will improve units with higher-end designer finishes including: quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded fixtures, and smart tech packages. Pensam will also perform exterior improvements to further enhance the market position of the property.

“Parallax at Georgetown is a strong addition to our growing Austin portfolio,” said Michael Stein, Founding Partner of Pensam Residential. “We anticipate the Austin MSA will continue to be a strong market due to its rapidly-expanding economy and higher education presence. Parallax at Georgetown is a unique property that provides its residents an attractive place to live while still close to Downtown Austin.”

Michael Stein, a Principal of Pensam Capital, will be a speaker at the 2017 Freddie Mac Multifamily Central Regional Workshop.  The conference will be held on April 4th in Chicago.  Michael’s session is titled:  “Deploying Capital in Multifamily Today: Borrower and Freddie Mac Insights,” and will cover market fundamentals, Pensam’s presence across products, preferred equity , B-piece investing, and value-add efforts in the Chicago metro area.

Michael will be joined by two Freddie Mac executives: Sara Hoffman, Investments & Portfolio Management Senior Director; and Amanda Nunnink, Production Director.

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