Southfield-based Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (NYSE: RPT) recentlyannounced that it has closed on $25 million in fixed rate long term debtfinancing with Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.The loan is an expansion of an existing mortgage facility with LincolnNational, which is scheduled to expire in January 2006. The total obligationis now $111 million with a blended interest rate of 8.3%. Ten of the trust’sproperties serve as collateral.”We were very pleased to have reached this agreement with Lincoln National,”said Dennis Gershenson, president and chief executive officer. “Even withthe expanded debt, the loan to value ratio on these specific assets is lessthan 65%.

” We were able to achieve the new loan amounts as a direct result ofour redevelopment efforts, which significantly increased the value of almostevery one of the centers that secure this obligation. Our intent is to usethe proceeds primarily to pay down our short term, variable rate debt. Aportion of the funds will be used to complete our 2000 business plan.”

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free ALM Digital Reader.

Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Unlimited access to GlobeSt and other free ALM publications
  • Access to 15 years of GlobeSt archives
  • Your choice of GlobeSt digital newsletters and over 70 others from popular sister publications
  • 1 free article* every 30 days across the ALM subscription network
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM events and publications

*May exclude premium content
Already have an account?


NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

GlobeSt

Join GlobeSt

Don't miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed commercial real estate decisions. Join GlobeSt.com now!

  • Free unlimited access to GlobeSt.com's trusted and independent team of experts who provide commercial real estate owners, investors, developers, brokers and finance professionals with comprehensive coverage, analysis and best practices necessary to innovate and build business.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and GlobeSt events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join GlobeSt

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.