News: Long Island

Vornado refinances Green Acres Mall for $335m

Vornado Realty Trust has completed a $335 million refinancing of its 1.8 million s/f Green Acres Regional Mall located in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York. This interest-only loan has a rate of LIBOR plus 1.40% and matures in February 2011 with two one?year extension options. After repaying the existing loan and closing costs, the company realized net proceeds of approximately $193 million. Vornado Realty Trust is a fully-integrated equity real estate investment trust.
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The evolving relationship of environmental  consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

The evolving relationship of environmental consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

When Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) were first part of commercial real estate risk management, it was the lenders driving this requirement. When a borrower wanted a loan on a property, banks would utilize a list of “Approved Consultants” to order the report on both refinances and purchases.