Canyon Partners Real Estate Provides $48M Senior Loan to Refinance Class-A Multifamily Property in Greenville

The financing marks Canyon's fifth transaction with ECI Group.

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Walker & Dunlop (WD) arranged a $48 million senior loan from Canyon Partners Real Estate to refinance NorthPointe Apartments.

The loan was provided to a joint venture between ECI Group and Central Realty Holdings for a cash-neutral refinancing of the Class-A multifamily property in Greenville, South Carolina. Completed in 2021, NorthPointe comprises two adjacent buildings with 286 residential units and nearly 21,400 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The financing marks Canyon's fifth transaction with ECI. Canyon plans to continue pursuing multifamily investment opportunities in primary and secondary markets throughout the United States.

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• Minor pointCanyon provided a $48 million senior loan for NorthPointe's cash-neutral refinancing.
• Minor pointECI financing marks Canyon's fifth transaction with the developer.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Canyon plans to pursue multifamily investments in primary and secondary U.S. markets.

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Canyon reports that it provided the $48 million senior loan to the ECI–CRH joint venture for NorthPointe’s cash-neutral refinancing, describing financing delivered rather than only an arranged loan.

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Senior loan: $48 million Residential units: 286 units

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$48 million

NorthPointe Apartments refinancing

Residential units

286 units

NorthPointe Apartments

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"provided a $48 million senior loan to a joint venture between ECI Group"

A senior loan is a debt that gets paid back before other debts if a borrower runs into trouble, often secured by assets and carrying a floating interest rate. Think of it as being first in line at a repayment window: that priority generally makes it safer than lower-ranking loans or equity, which matters to investors because it affects expected return, default risk, and how much they might recover if the borrower fails.

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"for the cash-neutral refinancing of NorthPointe Apartments"

A refinancing transaction that replaces existing debt with new financing while requiring little or no net cash outflow from the borrower’s cash balances. Common structures include issuing new debt to pay existing debt, rolling old loans into new facilities, or paying fees with additional debt or equity rather than cash; the company’s reported cash balance therefore changes minimally at closing. Cash-neutral refinancing can still alter interest costs, maturities, covenants and reported leverage and may involve non‑cash costs (for example, issuance of equity, higher principal, or deferred fees), so it is neutral to immediate cash but not necessarily neutral to the company’s future obligations or financial ratios.

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Transaction underscores Canyon's continued focus on multifamily lending across the Southeast

GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC ("Canyon") today announced that it has provided a $48 million senior loan to a joint venture between ECI Group ("ECI") and Central Realty Holdings ("CRH") for the cash-neutral refinancing of NorthPointe Apartments ("the Property"), a Class-A multifamily property in Greenville, SC. Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets Real Estate Finance arranged the transaction.

Developed by ECI and CRH and completed in 2021, NorthPointe Apartments comprises two adjacent multifamily buildings with 286 residential units spanning more than 248,000 square feet, nearly 21,400 square feet of ground floor retail space, and 597 structured parking spaces. The Property features a resort-style pool, 24-hour fitness center, and community room with a full kitchen and outdoor fireplaces. Residential interiors are finished with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and large walk-in closets, and many units offer private balconies overlooking downtown Greenville.

The Property is located approximately one mile north of downtown Greenville, offering residents immediate walkability to grocery, dining, fitness, and service retail. NorthPointe also benefits from convenient access to downtown Greenville's employment base and major regional transportation corridors, including I-85, which connects Greenville to Charlotte and Atlanta.

"NorthPointe stood out to us as an opportunity to lend against a high-quality asset that has performed well against a challenging supply backdrop," said Robin Potts, Chief Investment Officer of Canyon Partners Real Estate. "At Canyon, we remain focused on situations where strong sponsorship, durable property-level fundamentals, and an attractive basis come together to create compelling downside protection. NorthPointe checks each of those boxes and reinforces our conviction in multifamily assets within growing markets."

The financing represents Canyon's fifth transaction with ECI, following its investments in properties Square One, ShoreCrest Club, Channel Club, and Shorecrest Club II.

"Canyon has been a valued partner to ECI over the years, and we are pleased to work together again on the refinancing of NorthPointe," said Seth Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer at ECI Group. "The firm's flexible approach and understanding of our business make it a natural partner as we and our local Greenville joint venture partner, CRH, continue to execute our long-term plan for the property."

"NorthPointe is a high-quality multifamily asset in one of the Southeast's most dynamic markets," said Justin Nelson, Senior Managing Director of Capital Markets Real Estate Finance at Walker & Dunlop. "The property's strong fundamentals, desirable location, and proximity to downtown Greenville made it an attractive financing opportunity. We were pleased to work alongside ECI Group, Central Realty Holdings, and Canyon Partners to structure a financing solution that supports a long-term vision for the property."

Canyon has a strong history of providing debt and equity capital across the Southeast, capitalizing $7.6 billion of total projects across all asset types, and continues to pursue multifamily investment opportunities in primary and secondary markets throughout the United States.

About Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC
Founded in 1991, Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC ("Canyon") is the real estate direct investing arm of Canyon Partners, LLC, a global alternative asset manager with approximately $30 billion in assets under management. Over the last fifteen years, Canyon has invested over $7.7 billion of debt and equity capital across 268 transactions capitalizing approximately $24.7 billion of real estate assets, focusing on debt, value add, and opportunistic strategies. With 30+ years of experience, Canyon has established a broad menu of investment capabilities spanning property types, US regions, and project stages (including development, transitional, and distressed/workouts). For more information visit: www.canyonpartners.com.

About ECI Group
For more than 50 years, ECI Group has been one of the most highly regarded, privately owned real estate organizations in the United States. The firm is fully integrated, with development, construction, investment, and property management groups that have garnered national recognition for innovation and performance in the multifamily industry. With a portfolio of more than 7,500 units located throughout the Southeast and Texas, ECI is strategically positioned to continue to be a leader in the multifamily industry. For more information, visit ecigroups.com.

About Central Realty Holdings
Founded in 1926, Central Realty Holdings is a Greenville, South Carolina-based, family-owned real estate investment and development company. For nearly a century, CRH has developed and operated a diversified portfolio of mixed-use, multifamily, retail, hospitality, office, and land development projects throughout Upstate South Carolina and the broader Southeast. The firm emphasizes long-term ownership, conservative capitalization, and strategic partnerships, drawing on deep local relationships and a multi-generational operating history to deliver high-quality development opportunities. For more information, visit crhsc.com.

About Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States and internationally. Our ideas and capital create communities where people live, work, shop, and play. Our innovative people, breadth of our brand, and our technological capabilities make us one of the most insightful and client-focused firms in the commercial real estate industry.

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Who provided the NorthPointe Apartments refinancing arranged by Walker & Dunlop?

Canyon Partners Real Estate provided the $48 million senior loan to a joint venture between ECI Group and Central Realty Holdings. Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets Real Estate Finance arranged the cash-neutral refinancing of the Greenville, South Carolina property.