--- title: Blog | Deals (2) description: Deals | Common Sense Commercial Loans (2) --- [![Helvetica Group](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/hubfs/TheHelveticaGroup-Apr2016/Images/logo.jpg "Helvetica Group")](http://www.helveticagroup.com/) - [Home](http://www.helveticagroup.com/) - [About Us](http://www.helveticagroup.com/about-us) - [Careers](http://www.helveticagroup.com/careers) - [News](http://www.helveticagroup.com/news) - [Contact Us](http://www.helveticagroup.com/contact-us) - Enter Symbol:  - Symbol Lookup - [Services](http://www.helveticagroup.com/services) - [Lending](http://www.helveticagroup.com/services/services-lending) - [Investment Management](http://www.helveticagroup.com/services/investment-management) - [Investment Banking](http://www.helveticagroup.com/services/investment-banking) - [Family Office Services](http://www.helveticagroup.com/services/familyoffice-services) - [Property Management](http://www.helveticagroup.com/services/property-management) - [Real Estate Brokerage](http://www.helveticagroup.com/services/real-estate-brokerage) - [Transactions](http://www.helveticagroup.com/transactions) - [Investments](http://www.helveticagroup.com/investments) - [Investment Philosophy](http://www.helveticagroup.com/investments/investment-philosophy) - [Alternative Assets](http://www.helveticagroup.com/investments/altassets) - [Trust Deed Investing](http://www.helveticagroup.com/investments/trust-deed-investing) - [Helvetica Funds](http://www.helveticagroup.com/investments/helvetica-funds) - [Investment Sales](http://www.helveticagroup.com/investments/investment-sales) - [Lending](http://www.helveticagroup.com/lending) - [Products & Guidelines](http://www.helveticagroup.com/lending/products-a-guidelines) - [Submit a Loan](http://www.helveticagroup.com/lending/submit-a-loan) - [Alternative Financing](http://www.helveticagroup.com/lending/alternative-financing) - [Brokers & Bankers](http://www.helveticagroup.com/lending/broker-programs) - [Links](http://www.helveticagroup.com/lending/links) - [Research](http://www.helveticagroup.com/research) - [Trading](http://www.helveticagroup.com/trading) - [Partners](http://www.helveticagroup.com/partners) - [Partner Portal](http://www.helveticagroup.com/partners/partner-portal) - [Realtors & Brokers](http://www.helveticagroup.com/partners/realtors-a-brokers) - [Lenders & Bankers](http://www.helveticagroup.com/partners/lenders-a-bankers) - [Advisors](http://www.helveticagroup.com/partners/advisors) - [Affiliates](http://www.helveticagroup.com/partners/affiliates) - [Bank REO](http://www.helveticagroup.com/bank-reo) # News & Deals ## [HELVETICA FUNDED BRIDGE LOAN | $850K RETAIL STRIP CENTER SEATTLE, WA](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/seattleretailbridgeloan) Posted by [Chad Mestler](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/chad-mestler) on Mar 29, 2018 3:32:37 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/hubfs/508317%20Rhodes%20FederalWay%20WA%20(2).png)](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/seattleretailbridgeloan)   SEATTLE, WA -  Helvetica funded an $850,000 broker originated  **bridge loan** to **refinance** a retail strip center in outside of Seattle.  The borrower was in need of a **cash out refinance** to pay off **maturing debt **and make property improvements. The borrower had **limited documentation** but decades of real estate ownership experience. Since the property had **substantial equity**, Helvetica was able to provide enough cash out for the borrower to make **property improvements** and reposition the asset for sale.  Through great coordination with the **loan broker,** Helvetica **quickly closed** another **low leverage** bridge loan on a **value add property. **.    [Read More](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/seattleretailbridgeloan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/seattleretailbridgeloan#comments-listing) Topics: [Deals](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/deals), [Loans](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/loans), [Brokers](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/brokers), [Small Balance](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/small-balance) ## [HELVETICA FUNDED BRIDGE LOAN | $3.7MM OFFICE BUILDING SAN DIEGO, CA](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/sandiegoofficebridgeloan) Posted by [Chad Mestler](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/chad-mestler) on Mar 29, 2018 3:32:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/hubfs/512117%20Jaguar%20San%20Diego.png)](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/sandiegoofficebridgeloan)   SAN DIEGO, CA - Helvetica funded a $3,700,000  **bridge loan**  on an office/flex building in San Diego, California.    A **commercial mortgage broker** contacted Helvetica looking for a **cash out refinance** for his client. The borrower is a **foreign national** and has owned the property since it was constructed in 1997. The borrower needed **bridge financing** to pay off **maturing debt**, and to **finish improvements** for a new tenant who recently signed a 5-year **NNN** lease. Through great coordination by the broker, Helvetica was able to **quickly close** and pay off the current lender while providing enough cash out to complete improvements. The property will be a candidate for **conventional bank financing** once the lease is seasoned and the sponsor can show historical operating income.   [Read More](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/sandiegoofficebridgeloan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/sandiegoofficebridgeloan#comments-listing) Topics: [Deals](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/deals), [Loans](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/loans), [Brokers](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/brokers), [Small Balance](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/small-balance) ## [HELVETICA FUNDED BRIDGE LOAN | $1.172MM OFFICE BUILDING KALAMAZOO MI](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/kalamazoobridgeloan) Posted by [Ben Wilson](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/ben-wilson) on Mar 29, 2018 3:31:50 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/hubfs/image%20EDIT.jpg)](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/kalamazoobridgeloan)   KALAMAZOO, MI -  Helvetica funded a $1,172,000  **bridge loan** for the purchase of an office building in Kalamazoo, MI.  The sponsors are seasoned real estate investors who identified a below market,   **value-add**   opportunity to purchase the building at well below replacement cost. The property was 100% occupied by a credit tenant and had been institutionally managed since it's initial construction 15 years ago. The lease was expiring in less than a year and the tenant planned to vacate the building upon expiration.   [Read More](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/kalamazoobridgeloan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/kalamazoobridgeloan#comments-listing) Topics: [Deals](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/deals), [Loans](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/loans), [Brokers](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/brokers), [Small Balance](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/small-balance) ## [HELVETICA FUNDED BRIDGE LOAN | $682K RETAIL BUILDING IN ORLANDO, FL](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/orlandoretailbridgeloan) Posted by [Ben Wilson](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/ben-wilson) on Mar 29, 2018 3:31:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/hubfs/Appraisal%2017-250%20Report%20CROPPED.jpg)](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/orlandoretailbridgeloan)   ORLANDO, FL -  Helvetica announced the funding of another broker originated  **bridge loan** to **purchase** a single tenant NNN restaurant building **.  ** The borrower purchased the building with a tenant in place and was in need of a **quick closing**. The relative short-term of the current lease and the  **time sensitive**  nature of this deal required  **private money**  financing for the purchase. The borrower intends on re-signing the current tenant to a longer term once the current lease nears expiration. [Read More](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/orlandoretailbridgeloan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/orlandoretailbridgeloan#comments-listing) Topics: [Deals](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/deals), [Loans](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/loans), [Brokers](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/brokers), [NNN](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/nnn), [Small Balance](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/small-balance) ## [HELVETICA IDENTIFIES $2.29M NNN 1031X PROPERTY FOR PRIVATE INVESTOR AND PROCURED BANK FINANCING](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/helvetica-identifies-nnn-1031x-property-for-private-investor) Posted by [Chad Mestler](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/chad-mestler) on Dec 8, 2017 12:55:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/hubfs/Longhorn%20SteakHouse%20NNN%20Amarillo%20TX.png)](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/helvetica-identifies-nnn-1031x-property-for-private-investor) AMARILLO, TX - [Ben Wilson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennywilson/) of Helvetica identified an exchange property for a private investor's 1031 exchange upleg.  The investor needed to quickly identify a substitute property to qualify for a 1031 exchange and defer a substantial amount of tax liability.The investor's financial advisor and CPA referred him to Helvetica as a trusted source to provide advise on acquiring and financing commercial real estate. Helvetica was able to scour the country side within a few days and find a suitable, low risk, worry free, cash flowing investment located in Amarillo, TX. The single tenant retail building was leased to a credit tenant and was generating a 5.6% return (cap rate). [Read More](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/helvetica-identifies-nnn-1031x-property-for-private-investor) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/helvetica-identifies-nnn-1031x-property-for-private-investor#comments-listing) Topics: [Deals](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/deals), [Investing](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/investing), [1031X](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/1031x) ## [HELVETICA FUNDED LOAN | $795K ON SAN DIEGO OFFICE BUILDING](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/san-diego-office) Posted by [Ben Wilson](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/ben-wilson) on Oct 23, 2017 4:30:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/hubfs/Deal%20Photos/455516%20Vickers1.png)](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/san-diego-office)   SAN DIEGO, CA - Helvetica announced the funding of a $795,000 **small balance commercial loan** secured by an **owner occupied** office building in San Diego. The borrower had two loans securing the property and needed to refinance out of the high-interest debt. Helvetica's loan paid off both lenders and provided the borrower with a lower overall interest rate. Helvetica offers alterantive loan products for low leverage loans on **local properties**.  [Read More](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/san-diego-office) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/san-diego-office#comments-listing) Topics: [Deals](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/deals), [Loans](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/loans), [Small Balance](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/small-balance) ## [HELVETICA FUNDED BRIDGE LOAN | $900K ON LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ASSET IN MESQUITE, TX](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/mesquite-light-industrial) Posted by [Ben Wilson](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/ben-wilson) on Oct 23, 2017 4:28:49 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/hubfs/437214%20-%20DFW%20Mesquite.png)](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/mesquite-light-industrial)   MESQUITE, TX - Helvetica was approached by a multi-national **brokerage firm** in search of another **low LTV** bridge loan for their client, who Helvetica had financed one year prior. The opportunity to work with with **repeat borrowers**, and a reputable brokerage firm, gave Helvetica great confidence that the deal would get done. The borrowers owned a **muti-tenant industrial property** in Mesquite, TX that had an existing note with an **upcoming maturity date**. The borrowers intend on selling the property but want to get occupancy near 100% before they sell. Through great coordination with the brokerage firm, Helvetica was able to **quickly** provide the borrowers with a 12 month **bridge loan.** With Helvetica’s $900,000 loan, the borrowers were able to pay off their existing note right before the maturity date. The owners will now have more time to fully lease up and **stabilize** the asset in preparation for the sale. Helvetica welcomes the opportunity to work with brokerage firms to assist with their clients' financing needs. [Read More](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/mesquite-light-industrial) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/mesquite-light-industrial#comments-listing) Topics: [Deals](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/deals), [Loans](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/loans), [Brokers](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/brokers), [Small Balance](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/small-balance) ## [HELVETICA FUNDED LOAN | $5MM BRIDGE LOAN FOR 1031X ON 3 LUXURY RESIDENTIAL HOMES IN BEVERLY HILLS, CA](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/5m-beverlyhills-luxuryhomes-1031x) Posted by [Ben Wilson](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/ben-wilson) on Oct 21, 2017 1:43:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/hubfs/Deal%20Photos/Twitter%20Posts%20(5).png)](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/5m-beverlyhills-luxuryhomes-1031x)   BEVERLY HILLS, CA - Helvetica funded a $5 million bridge loan to facilitate a **[reverse 1031 exchange](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/using-a-bridge-loan-is-best-alternative-to-fund-a-1031-exchange).** The borrower was in escrow to sell a house in Beverly Hills, CA, but needed to **quickly close** on the purchase of another single family investment property which qualified for their 1031 exchange.   [Read More](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/5m-beverlyhills-luxuryhomes-1031x) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/5m-beverlyhills-luxuryhomes-1031x#comments-listing) Topics: [Deals](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/deals), [Loans](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/loans), [1031X](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/1031x) ## [HELVETICA FUNDED LOAN | $1.766MM BRIDGE LOAN ON 3 NNN RETAIL PROPERTIES IN COLUMBUS, OH](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/columbusnnnretail) Posted by [Ben Wilson](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/ben-wilson) on Oct 21, 2017 1:21:23 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/hubfs/Deal%20Photos/475417%20-%20Ebner2.png)](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/columbusnnnretail)   COLUMBUS, OH - Helvetica funded another broker originated  $1,766,000 **bridge loan** to refinance and consolidate **maturing debt** on three NNN retail buildings with complex title issues ****. **** The subject collateral consisted of two Burger King restaurants and one two-tenant retail building which featured Sherwin Williams as the anchor tenant.  [Read More](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/columbusnnnretail) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/columbusnnnretail#comments-listing) Topics: [Deals](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/deals), [Loans](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/loans), [Brokers](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/brokers), [NNN](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/nnn), [Small Balance](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/small-balance) ## [HELVETICA FUNDED LOAN | $2.7M BRIDGE LOAN TO RETAIL CENTER IN HINDSDALE, NH](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/runningshinsdalenh) Posted by [Jaden Jeter](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/jaden-jeter) on Oct 5, 2017 7:43:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/hubfs/Deal%20Photos/494717%20George%20Runnings%203.png)](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/runningshinsdalenh)   HINSDALE, NH - Congratulations to [Jaden Jeter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaden-jeter-0b5794b0/) for closing a $2,700,000 commercial real estate bridge loan in Hinsdale, NH.  Helvetica funded the refinance of a matured loan and financed the TI for a new credit anchor tenant in a 122K square foot retail center.  High vacancy, lease expirations, speed of execution, seasoning and DSCR hurdles prevented this borrower from getting conventional financing.  We continue to fund the [#unbankable](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/content/?keywords=%23unbankable&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED).  Reach out to discuss your difficult commercial real estate loan.   [Read More](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/runningshinsdalenh) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/runningshinsdalenh#comments-listing) Topics: [Deals](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/deals), [Loans](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/loans) [Previous](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/deals/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/all) [Next](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/topic/deals/page/3) ### Get Deal Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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