James and Christie Houlihan of HP/iCap refinance $14.4m first mtge.
James Houlihan and Christie Houlihan of Houlihan-Parnes/iCap Realty Advisors have arranged a $14.4 million first mortgage refinancing for 400 Westchester Ave., the new home of Fordham University's Westchester campus. It is located at the intersection of I-287 and I-684. The building is owned by principals of Houlihan-Parnes/GHP Office Realty and Benerofe Properties.
Fordham University has signed a 20-year lease for the fully renovated building. The building contains 62,500 s/f to be used for classrooms and offices. The non-recourse loan is fixed at 6.08% for 10 years. The first five years are based on a 30-year amortization schedule, and the latter five years will be based on a 20-year amortization schedule. The lender received a 0.5-point fee.
Thomas Leslie, Esq. of Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP represented the borrowers. Joseph Harrington, Esq. of McCarthy Fingar LLP represented the lender. The title was insured by All New York Title.
Plano, TX Meridian Capital Group has arranged $29.65 million in construction financing for the first phase of a single-family residential community located at 2601 East Parker Rd. The 80% loan-to-cost, non-recourse financing was provided by Arixa Capital and