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Merchants Capital announces $97.8 million financing for Stuart Gardens rehabilitation in Newport News

The financing comprises $62.8 million in HUD 221(d)(4) permanent financing and $35 million in equity bridge loans, Connect CRE reports.

Merchants Capital announced $97.8 million in financing for the rehabilitation of Stuart Gardens, a 491-unit affordable multifamily property in Newport News, Virginia, according to Connect CRE.

The financing comprises $62.8 million in HUD 221(d)(4) permanent financing and $35 million in equity bridge loans.

Connect CRE names Vitus Group as the developer and describes Stuart Gardens as a two-phase property.

Reported by the Real estate debt desk from Connect CRE. Published . Corrections

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