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Vornado Completes $120 Million Refinancing of 4 Union Square South

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Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) has successfully completed a $120 million refinancing of its 4 Union Square South property, a 204,000 square foot retail property in Manhattan. The new ten-year interest-only loan features a fixed rate of 5.64%.

This refinancing replaces the previous $120 million loan that had an interest rate of SOFR plus 1.50% (equivalent to 5.85% as of August 11, 2025) and was set to mature in August 2025. The refinancing represents a strategic move to secure long-term fixed-rate financing for this significant Manhattan retail asset.

Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) ha completato con successo il rifinanziamento di 120 milioni di dollari per l'immobile 4 Union Square South, una proprietà retail di 204.000 piedi quadrati a Manhattan. Il nuovo prestito decennale a interesse solo prevede un tasso fisso del 5,64%.

Questo rifinanziamento sostituisce il precedente prestito da 120 milioni di dollari che aveva un tasso pari a SOFR più 1,50% (equivalente al 5,85% all'11 agosto 2025) e che sarebbe scaduto nell'agosto 2025. La mossa rappresenta una strategia per assicurare un finanziamento a tasso fisso a lungo termine per questo importante asset retail a Manhattan.

Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) ha completado con éxito el refinanciamiento de 120 millones de dólares de la propiedad 4 Union Square South, un local comercial de 204.000 pies cuadrados en Manhattan. El nuevo préstamo a diez años con pago solo de intereses tiene una tasa fija del 5,64%.

Este refinanciamiento reemplaza al préstamo anterior de 120 millones de dólares que tenía una tasa de SOFR más 1,50% (equivalente al 5,85% al 11 de agosto de 2025) y que vencía en agosto de 2025. Representa un movimiento estratégico para asegurar financiación a largo plazo a tasa fija para este importante activo comercial en Manhattan.

Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO)가 맨해튼의 4 Union Square South, 연면적 204,000평방피트 규모의 소매 부동산에 대해 1억2000만 달러의 리파이낸싱을 성공적으로 완료했습니다. 새 10년 만기 이자만 납부하는 대출은 연 5.64%의 고정금리를 적용받습니다.

이번 리파이낸싱은 기존의 1억2000만 달러 대출(금리: SOFR + 1.50%, 2025년 8월 11일 기준 약 5.85%)의 만기(2025년 8월)를 대체합니다. 이는 이 중요한 맨해튼 소매 자산에 대해 장기 고정금리 자금을 확보하기 위한 전략적 조치입니다.

Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) a finalisé avec succès le refinancement de 120 millions de dollars de l'immeuble 4 Union Square South, un bien commercial de 204 000 pieds carrés à Manhattan. Le nouveau prêt sur dix ans à intérêts seuls comporte un taux fixe de 5,64%.

Ce refinancement remplace le prêt précédent de 120 millions de dollars qui portait un taux égal à SOFR plus 1,50 % (soit 5,85 % au 11 août 2025) et qui devait arriver à échéance en août 2025. Il s'agit d'une démarche stratégique visant à garantir un financement à taux fixe à long terme pour cet important actif commercial à Manhattan.

Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) hat die Refinanzierung in Höhe von 120 Millionen US-Dollar für die Immobilie 4 Union Square South, eine 204.000 Quadratfuß große Einzelhandelsimmobilie in Manhattan, erfolgreich abgeschlossen. Das neue zehnjährige Nur-Zins-Darlehen sieht einen festen Zinssatz von 5,64% vor.

Die Refinanzierung ersetzt das vorherige Darlehen in Höhe von 120 Millionen US-Dollar, das einen Zinssatz von SOFR plus 1,50% hatte (entsprechend 5,85% am 11. August 2025) und im August 2025 fällig geworden wäre. Die Maßnahme stellt einen strategischen Schritt dar, um langfristige, festverzinsliche Finanzierung für dieses bedeutende Einzelhandelsobjekt in Manhattan zu sichern.

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  • Secured long-term fixed-rate financing for 10 years
  • Achieved slightly lower interest rate (5.64%) compared to previous rate (5.85%)
  • Maintained interest-only payment structure, preserving cash flow
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  • Refinancing amount remained unchanged at $120 million with no cash-out opportunity

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Vornado secured favorable refinancing terms, locking in a slightly lower fixed rate versus the previous variable rate loan.

Vornado has successfully refinanced its $120 million loan for 4 Union Square South, a significant 204,000 square foot retail property in Manhattan. The new financing structure offers two key advantages over the previous arrangement. First, the company has secured a fixed interest rate of 5.64% compared to the previous variable rate of SOFR plus 1.50% (which stood at 5.85% as of August 11). This 0.21% rate reduction provides immediate interest expense savings while eliminating future interest rate risk.

The second notable benefit is the interest-only structure, which improves cash flow by eliminating principal amortization requirements. With the full $120 million principal now due at maturity in 2035, Vornado preserves capital that can be deployed elsewhere. The 10-year term also significantly extends the debt maturity profile from the previous loan that was set to mature this month.

This refinancing represents prudent financial management amid the current interest rate environment. The transaction maintains Vornado's leverage on this asset while securing long-term, predictable financing costs. For a retail property in Manhattan – a sector facing challenges – locking in decade-long financing demonstrates lender confidence in both the asset and Vornado's management. The slight interest savings, estimated at approximately $250,000 annually, contributes incrementally to improved funds from operations (FFO).

NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) announced today that it has completed a $120 million refinancing of 4 Union Square South, a 204,000 square foot Manhattan retail property. The ten-year interest only loan has a fixed rate of 5.64%.

The loan replaces the previous $120 million loan that bore interest at SOFR plus 1.50% (5.85% as of August 11, 2025) and was originally scheduled to mature in August 2025.

Vornado Realty Trust is a fully-integrated equity real estate investment trust.

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FAQ

What are the terms of Vornado's (NYSE:VNO) new refinancing for 4 Union Square South?

The refinancing includes a $120 million, ten-year interest-only loan with a fixed rate of 5.64% for the 204,000 square foot Manhattan retail property.

How does VNO's new loan rate compare to the previous financing?

The new fixed rate of 5.64% is slightly lower than the previous loan's rate of SOFR plus 1.50% (which was 5.85% as of August 11, 2025).

What is the size of Vornado's 4 Union Square South property?

The property is a 204,000 square foot retail property located in Manhattan.

When was Vornado's previous loan for 4 Union Square South scheduled to mature?

The previous loan was originally scheduled to mature in August 2025.
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