This document provides details on financing for a mixed-use development project called Renaissance City Center in Carson, CA. The development will include 150 residential units and 14,000 square feet of retail space. It is seeking a permanent loan and provides information on the developer, property details, market analysis, financial projections, and valuation to support the loan request.
1. Renaissance Carson
21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Renaissance Carson
Chris Chen, Matt Decoteau, Bob Seeds, Mandeep
Singh, Mitch Surowitz, Daniel Yang
2. Renaissance Carson
21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
OBJECTIVE: Secure Financing for Renaissance City Center
• Class A, Mixed-Use Apartment & Retail Property in Carson, CA
(Greater Los Angeles Area Suburban)
• Developed by Thomas Saffran & Associates
• Construction complete in 2 months.
• Stabilization: 6 to 12 Months
• 150 Residential Units & 14,000 SF Retail
FINANCING
• Permanent Loan
• 10 Year Term
The Deal
3. Renaissance Carson
21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Company Overview
Developer – Thomas Safran & Associates
Specializes in aesthetically pleasing mixed-use, multi-family and
senior housing projects
Developed numerous properties in the greater LA area including Orange
County, Riverside and Catalina Island.
Won multiple developer awards
4. Renaissance Carson
21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance CarsonBorrower Credit & Financials
• Borrower has net worth of
$24.3M
• $6.8M in Carried Interest
Earnings (GP)
• $12.3M of Equity in Real
Estate Holdings
5. Renaissance Carson
21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Current Outlook
• Greater LA area is attractive for investors
Low cap rates for Class A stabilized, suburban assets – 4.0% to 4.5%
• Majority of new construction in 25% of Area
DTLA, MDR/Venice, Wilshire/Westlake, & LAX/Westchester
Limited new construction in Carson new build command higher
rate.
Economic Drivers
• Improvements in Employment (BP, Lakeshore Learning
Materials)
• Adjoining submarkets: Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa
(Toyota, Honda, Torrance Memorial Medical Center,
Providence Life)
Market Overview
6. Renaissance Carson
21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Comparables
• Geographical Proximity, Amenity Package, Interior
Furnishings, and Square Footage
• “Large Box” Properties, Sublease Condos, Single-Family
Homes, and Townhouses
• Monthly Rent per SF: $1.21 to $3.25.
Property Name Address Distance (miles) Bed/Bath Rental SF Lease Term (Months) Monthly Rent Monthly Rent per SF
Carson, CA
Singly Family Home E 224th St 0.8 6 bd/2 bth 2149 12 $3,000.00 $1.40
Townhouse Unit 49 21901 Moneta Ave 1.2 3 bd/ 2 bth 1482 12 $2,500.00 $1.69
Apartment Unit # 36D 20526 Leapwood Ave 1.4 2 bd/ 1 bth 1150 12 $1,715.00 $1.49
Apartment Unit # 36C 20527 Leapwood Ave 1.4 2 bd/ 1 bth 1150 12 $1,815.00 $1.58
El Cordova 950 E. Del Amo 1.7 1 bd/ 1 bth 850 12 $1365 to $2760 $1.60 to $3.25
El Cordova 950 E. Del Amo 1.7 2bd / 1 bth 1100 12 $1625 to $2885 $1.48 to $2.62
Townhouse Unit 49 21901 Moneta Ave 1.2 3 bd/ 2 bth 1482 12 $2,500.00 $1.69
Dominguez Hills Village 17822 Woodbine Ct 3.3 3 bd/2.5 bth 1656 12 $2,600.00 $1.57
Dominguez Hills Village 17528 Nutwood Dr 3.3 3 bd/ 3bth + Loft 2436 12 $2,950.00 $1.21
Singly Family Home 17859 Alderwood Ct 3.4 3 bd/ 3 bth 1656 12 $2,650.00 $1.60
Townhouse 1262 Date Palm Dr 3.6 4 bd/ 3bth 1815 12 $2,800.00 $1.54
Torrance, CA Emerald Victoria 3553 Emerald St. 5.6 1bd / 1bth 720 12 $1,475.00 $2.05
(Class A) Emerald Victoria 3553 Emerald St. 5.6 2bd / 2bth 1115 12 $1,850.00 $1.66
Emerald Victoria 3553 Emerald St. 5.6 3bd/ 3bth 1325 12 $2,395.00 $1.81
Market Rental Rates
7. Renaissance Carson
21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Industry Analysis
-Residential (Carson)
• Carson has a relatively low vacancy rate – 2.7%
• Effective average rent is $1,106 per month with a year-
on-year change of 2.6%
• Lower-midrange rental market
Only 24.3% of housing units are renter-occupied
Median household income is $71,653 (compared with
$61,400 statewide)
35.8% of housing units were built from 1960-1969
• Location
Adjacent to a strip mall with newly renovated Ralphs
• Retirement community
13.8% are 65 and older, compared to 11.4% statewide
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Industry Analysis
– Retail Landscape
• Neighbors
Carson Town Square
• South Bay Pavilion Mall (1 mi away)
Target
Sears
JcPenney
IKEA
24 Hour Fitness
9. Renaissance Carson
21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance CarsonReal Estate Overview
• Mixed use facility located in Carson, CA
• Phase 1 – 86-unit senior affordable housing community
• Phase 2 – 150-unit market rate residential apartments, 14,000
sq. ft. commercial retail space
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance CarsonReal Estate
Neighborhood/Location
• Over 44 nearby
entertainment
and service
centers
• Good freeway
and public transit
access
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance CarsonReal Estate
Amenities
• Apartment Units:
Gourmet Kitchens
Granite Countertops
European-style Cabinetry
Stainless Steel Appliances
In-home Washer/Dryer
Private Patios/Balconies
• Community:
Resort-style Pool/Spa
Outdoor Fireside Lounge
Fitness Studio with Instructor-
led Classes
Billiards Lounge
Game Room
Business Center
13. Renaissance Carson
21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance CarsonBusiness Plan
– Phase 1
• Completed April 2011
• Construction & leasing of 86 senior affordable housing units
• 14,000 square feet of commercial space
• Completed, stabilized, and operating
• Not part of the collateral for this loan
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance CarsonBusiness Plan
– Phase 2
• Expected completion July 2014
• Expected to take 6-12 additional months to lease up
• 150 market rate residential apartment units
• Additional 14,000 square feet of commercial space
• Two-level parking structure with 462 spaces
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Business Plan
– Phase 2 Apartments
• Modern, luxury apartments
• Average rent expected to be
$2.00 per sq ft
• Targeted to middle class
professionals and families
• Marketed as the “Official
Residence of the LA Galaxy”
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Business Plan
– Phase 2 Commercial
• “The Shops at the City
Center”
• 5 retail stores
• Two floor plan options
• Targeted toward similar
clientele as the apartment
tenants
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance CarsonPro-forma Analysis
Residential Apartment
• 150 units on three levels, NNN lease
Retail Space
• 14,000 square feet on the ground floor
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
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Cash flow
analysis
• Determine the free cash flow of
both residential apartments and
retail space
Valuation Process
• Calculate the value of the whole
mixed-use project based on
proper methodology
Loan Structure
• Determine the appropriate loan
structure based off the valuation
and the net worth of the borrower
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Key Assumptions
Vacancy
• For the first year, vacancy rate of the residential apartment and retail
space is 50% and 25%, respectively
• In the following years, vacancy rate of residential apartment and
retail space is 5%
Expense
• All operating expenses are based on regional averages on comparable
buildings as a percentage of Gross Potential Rent
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Key Assumptions(Cont’d)
Economic Factors
• Rental Growth rate is 2% based on REIS research
TI/LC Plans
• No TI/LC plans since it’s a brand-new building
• However, paint and carpets need to be refreshed when the tenant rolls
out
Disposal Plans
• For calculation purpose, we assume the building will be sold at Year
10, and the valuation would be based on NOI of that year
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Key Numbers
Levered
IRR 9.91%
NPV $1,714,105
Average cash on cash 25.5%
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Valuation Process
• We use the formula: Value=NOI/Cap Rate to determine the
value of the property
• We use the second-year NOI as our basis since first-year NOI
doesn’t reach stability
• Based on CBRE research, the cap rate for residential
apartment in LA is 5% in average, and for retail is 6.5% in
average; Mixed cap rate for this property is 5.4%
• We determine the total value of this property is $36,434,430
26. Renaissance Carson
21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Sponsor Experience
Geographic
• 26% of sponsor's properties in LA area (% of total assets)
Property Type
• Almost all of sponsor's holdings are multi-family
Property Size
• Renaissance is 4x larger (in units) than next largest property owned
Business Plan
• Renaissance is first ground-up construction for sponsor
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Sponsor Financial Capacity
$24M Net
Worth
Leverage
(Assets/Equity)
of 2.0x
Have Equity in
ALL Properties
(Value > Debt)
$12.3M equity
in RE - $6.8M
in RE carry
interest
+ Illiquid: Almost
all assets are
RE
Renaissance is
largest
investment in
fund's history
Risky raw land
investments on
sponsor's books
Co-owners in
20 of 21 props-
Limited
Flexibility
(-)
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Loan Structure
Selection of Loan Structure
• Based on the past experiences and net worth of the borrow
• We decide to use LTV ratio as a constraint to loan amount
Loan Terms
• 75% LTV ratio, 1.25 DSCR ratio
• 4% interest rate
• 30 yrs amortization
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21800 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90745
Renaissance Carson
Conclusion
• Opportunity to finance a multifamily development
in an attractive market in LA
• Experienced Los Angeles based operator
• Net worth and liquidity justifies loan value
Capitalization Rate Forecast for Los Angeles Suburban: Remain Flat (i.e. 4.0% to 4.5%) source: CBRE Cap Rate Survey February 2013
FYI: Current Cap Rate for Los Angeles Urban: 3.75% to 4.0%. Also to remain flat. source: CBRE Cap Rate Survey February 2013
2.7% Vacancy Rate is relatively low.
Effective Rent of $1,106 per month is on the low-end.
Y-o-Y change is consistent with greater LA area (2.8%) for Q1 2014.
Census Data is from 2012 survey capturing data from 2008-12 which includes:
24.3% of housing units are renter occupied
Median household income
Bachelor Degree attainment
Housing units built from 1960-1969
% of population that is 65 and older
Carson Town Square Offerings:
Togos, Ralphs, Carl’s Jr, Baskin Robbins, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Green Burrito
Banks, restaurants, shopping centers, hotels
Note: LA Galaxy soccer stadium is located just a few minutes drive away
Note: LA Galaxy soccer stadium is located just a few minutes drive away