Senior and student housing loans are specialized types of commercial real estate financing tailored for properties that cater to senior citizens or students. These loans support the acquisition, development, or refinancing of properties designed for senior living communities or student housing facilities. Here’s an overview:

Key Points:

  1. Loan Purpose:

• Senior Housing Loans: These loans are used for financing properties tailored to senior citizens, such as assisted living facilities, independent living communities, and memory care centers.
• Student Housing Loans: These loans serve properties designed to accommodate students, including dormitories, apartment complexes, and other student housing options.

  2. Loan Amounts: Typical loan amounts for senior and student housing loans can vary based on factors like the property’s size, location, and the borrower’s financial qualifications:

• Senior Housing: Loans for senior housing may range from $1 million to $20 million or more, depending on the type of facility and its size.
• Student Housing: Financing for student housing properties can start at $1 million and go up to tens of millions, with large, urban developments reaching higher amounts.

  3. Loan Terms: The terms for these loans are flexible and can be tailored to the project’s specific requirements and the borrower’s needs:

• Intermediate-Term: Loans with terms of three to seven years are suitable for smaller senior or student housing properties or construction projects.
• Long-Term: Long-term loans may have terms ranging from seven to 25 years and are used for larger developments or refinancing existing debt.

  4. Collateral and Personal Guarantees: Lenders may require the housing property itself as collateral, and personal guarantees from the borrower or property owner may be necessary.

  5. Interest Rates: Interest rates can vary based on the lender’s policies and the specifics of the loan agreement. Rates may be fixed or variable.

Senior and student housing loans are vital for investors, developers, and organizations looking to provide specialized housing for seniors or students. The loan terms and amounts will be tailored to the specific property’s characteristics, location, and financial aspects. To explore senior and student housing property financing and determine the most suitable loan for your needs, please contact Obelisco Advisers experts for personalized guidance and support.