Finance & Capital Markets

With an ever-growing and ever-changing pool of investors, capital markets activity in New Jersey is thriving like never before.

Developer of five-year-old self-storage building in Westwood refis for $12 million, JLL says

The developer of an 830-unit self-storage facility in Bergen County has refinanced the property for $12 million, according to a debt placement team with JLL.

Buzzworthy

As you’ll read in this month’s cover story, the large, high-profile office deal is alive and well in the pandemic’s aftermath, as blue-chip employers make major investments in their physical footprint. That’s evident by several outsized leases in New Jersey this year of 100,000 square feet or greater, and market experts say there are likely more to come, as corporations look to support their growth while creating a “commute-worthy” environment for its distributed workforce.

Provident, Lakeland to merge in $1.3 billion deal that will fortify CRE lending platforms

Provident Bank and Lakeland Bank are joining forces under a $1.3 billion merger announced Tuesday, bringing together two key lenders in the state’s commercial real estate sector.

IDB Bank names new senior vice president for tristate real estate lending platform

IDB Bank has announced a new senior vice president and head of New York commercial real estate lending for the company’s tristate area platform.

Northmarq inks $9 million refi of 54-unit Hackensack rental building

The owner of a 54-unit apartment building in Hackensack has secured $9 million to refinance the property, in a transaction arranged by Northmarq.

JLL: Developer of new 30-unit apartment building in Norwood refis for $10 million

JLL has arranged $10 million in refinancing for a recently completed, 30-unit apartment building in the Bergen County borough of Norwood.

JLL sources loans to refi two-building, 51,000 sq. ft. light industrial portfolio in Tinton Falls

JLL has arranged a refinancing for two Monmouth County light industrial buildings totaling 50,923 square feet.

Valley Bank donates $15,000 to Spring Lake Toys Foundation

The Spring Lake Toys Foundation, a nonprofit that supports families of children with rare illnesses, is celebrating a new $15,000 donation from Valley Bank.

Spencer Savings Bank continues service, financial support to Habitat for Humanity

Spencer Savings Bank has continued its partnership with Habitat for Humanity with two recent projects in the region and a donation to the organization’s Bergen County affiliate.

Investor lands $26 million acquisition loan for 1,250-space Hoboken parking deck

The buyer of a 1,250-space parking structure in uptown Hoboken has obtained nearly $27 million in financing for the deal, according to a debt placement team with Northmarq.