In this podcast episode BWE Vice President Lundat Kassa and Allyson Randolph, assistant director of real estate at Community Solutions, recap a transaction BWE executed on behalf of Community Solutions that utilized various capital sources to purchase a mission-driven property in under 90 days at market. Community Solutions, a nonprofit, has a goal to end homelessness and purchased Centra Villa Apartments in Atlanta, GA to help serve that mission.

In this episode, we talk with Jim Gillespie about how he and his team started the Direct Bond Purchase (Private Placement Bond) program at BWE and how it's deployed. For more information about the execution of Direct Bond Purchase financing and how it can be beneficial for your 4% LIHTC affordable housing investment, reach out to Jim Gillespie or a BWE Affordable Housing Specialist: Jim Gillespie 646-829-1157 jim.gillespie@bwe.com https://www.bwe.com/affordable ----- The BWE Podcast highlights all things commercial real estate financing with some of the leading experts in commercial and affordable mortgage banking. From affordable housing, specialized property types, and unique deal structures; to trends and interesting topics occurring in the industry, this podcast explores it all. Subscribe to The BWE Podcast Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/2M5um3S​​ Google Play | https://bit.ly/2Y92E8J​​ Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2M2GCSy​​ Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2yaMzEN​​ And right here on YouTube! Connect with BWE: Website: https://www.BWE.com​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellwether_enterprise/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bellwether-Enterprise-467856173295110/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW0c6VXiiD_NSgNwwNqoZfw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bellwether-enterprise-real-estate-capital -------- BWE is a national, full-service commercial and multifamily mortgage banking company that puts people and communities first. We provide flexible, competitive financing solutions with streamlined underwriting and enhanced loan servicing for Market Rate, Affordable Housing, Workforce Housing, Manufactured Housing Communities, Seniors Housing, Senior Communities and Long-term Care Facilities. As a subsidiary of Enterprise Community Investment, Inc., we support its mission of creating and preserving affordable housing in thriving communities. With an unwavering commitment to regional expertise and unmatched customer service, we are making an impact beyond the bottom line. With over 30 offices throughout the country, we provide a wide variety of loan products from Life Insurance Companies and Pension Funds, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae DUS Lender (Multifamily affordable and Market Rate Housing Lender), FHA, USDA and CMBS to name a few. We are Capital on a Mission!

Gerry Flynn, owner of Polar Star Properties and BWE client, discusses in this episode how they utilized modular construction when building Spring Creek Village, an affordable housing community in Gypsum, Colorado. The lack of affordable places for people to live is one of the most significant issues facing this region, Gerry said. He described how the first question typically asked to individuals applying for jobs in the nearby resort communities, like Vail and Beaver Creek, is if they have a place to live. And all too often, they are disqualified from a position because their answer is 'no.' Gerry and his partners are working to change that by providing more affordable places for people to call home. ------ This interview was recorded earlier this year as a part of our Working Together campaign where we highlight our mission to create more affordable housing across the country. The campaign can be viewed in its entirety at bwestorybook.com. ----- "Mission Control – The BWE Podcast" hosted by Ryan Dentscheff highlights all things commercial real estate financing with some of the leading experts in commercial and affordable mortgage banking. From affordable housing, specialized property types, and unique deal structures; to trends and interesting topics occurring in the industry, this podcast explores it all. Subscribe to Mission Control – The BWE Podcast Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/2M5um3S​​ Google Play | https://bit.ly/2Y92E8J​​ Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2M2GCSy​​ Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2yaMzEN​​ And right here on YouTube! Connect with BWE: Website: https://www.BWE.com​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellwether_enterprise/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bellwether-Enterprise-467856173295110/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW0c6VXiiD_NSgNwwNqoZfw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bellwether-enterprise-real-estate-capital -------- Bellwether Enterprise is a national, full-service commercial and multifamily mortgage banking company that puts people and communities first. We provide flexible, competitive financing solutions with streamlined underwriting and enhanced loan servicing for Market Rate, Affordable Housing, Workforce Housing, Manufactured Housing Communities, Seniors Housing, Senior Communities and Long-term Care Facilities. As a subsidiary of Enterprise Community Investment, Inc., we support its mission of creating and preserving affordable housing in thriving communities. With an unwavering commitment to regional expertise and unmatched customer service, we are making an impact beyond the bottom line. With over 30 offices throughout the country, we provide a wide variety of loan products from Life Insurance Companies and Pension Funds, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae DUS Lender (Multifamily affordable and Market Rate Housing Lender), FHA, USDA and CMBS to name a few. We are Capital on a Mission!