New York Real Estate Journal

American Realty Capital New York Recovery REIT enters into $220 million credit facility with Capital One

September 23, 2013 - Brokerage
American Realty Capital New York Recovery REIT, Inc. (NYRR), through its operating partnership, New York Recovery Operating Partnership, L.P., it has entered into a $220 million credit facility which provides for aggregate revolving loan borrowings of up to $110 million and aggregate term loan borrowings of up to $110 million. Through an "accordion feature," NYRR, subject to certain conditions, may increase borrowings under the credit facility to up to $325 million. The credit facility replaces NYRR's previous credit facility. NYRR has guaranteed the obligations under the credit facility. NYRR expects to use the financing available under the credit facility along with cash on hand from ongoing operations to finance portfolio acquisitions and for general corporate purposes. Capital One, National Association is the administrative agent under the credit facility and the lending syndicate is comprised of U.S Bank National Association, Key Bank National Association, TD Bank, N.A. and People's United Bank. Michael Happel, chief investment officer of NYRR, said, "We are pleased to announce the commitment shown to us by our bank lending partner group. With up to $325 million of aggregate borrowings under our credit facility, we will have substantial balance sheet capacity to execute our acquisition strategy as we continue to implement our investment strategy."