AHIP to refinance, renovate 12 in portfolio

Access Point Financial, a direct capital provider focused exclusively on the hospitality industry, has provided a total financing commitment on a fully funded loan amount of $126 million to American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP, a publicly traded real estate investment trust located in Vancouver. The monies will be used to refinance, renovate and upgrade a portfolio of 12 premium-branded, select-service hotels totaling 1,233 rooms across the U.S.

“As evidenced by this transaction, APF is capable of virtually all levels of financial assistance, from a single asset $10 million bridge loan to more complex transactions to refinance an entire portfolio well north of $100 million,” Michael Lipson, CEO and chairman of the board, APF, said in a statement. “We pride ourselves on being strategic capital partners who work hard to find the right solution for entrepreneurial, select-service hotel owners to large, institutional investors such as AHIP and everything in-between.”

The hotel portfolio is:

  • Residence Inn St. Paul Woodbury, Minn.
  • Residence Inn San Angelo, Texas
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Asheboro, N.C.
  • Home2 Suites San Angelo, Texas
  • Courtyard Bismarck North, N.D.
  • Staybridge Suites Midland, Texas
  • TownePlace Suites Pittsburgh Airport / Robinson Township, Pa.
  • Residence Inn Mount Laurel at Bishop’s Gate, N.J.
  • Hampton Inn Asheboro, N.C.
  • Home2 Suites Midland, Texas
  • Courtyard St. Paul Woodbury, Minn.
  • Homewood Suites Kalamazoo-Portage, Mich.

The $126 million commitment represents an average loan balance of approximately $102k per-key and $10.5 million per-property on the select-service portfolio of premium brands from Marriott, Hilton and IHG.

“Access Point Financial is the capital solution for hotel sponsors who want a lending partner that knows them, understands the hotel marketplace and values flexibility, expertise, and true partnership,” said James Reivitis, chief development officer, APF.