12.03.13

PMZ Realty Capital LLC Closes Record Amount Deals in 2013

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December 3, 2013. New York, NY — PMZ Realty Capital LLC, a national boutique real estate investment-banking firm focused on creating cutting edge capital structures for their clients, reported today a record-breaking amount of deals in 2013. With a total dollar volume of $867,000,000 representing financing for 57 hotels, this year marks the most successful year for the firm to date and emphasizes their extensive transaction history. This year’s deals included major hospitality brands including Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Starwood, Choice, Best Western, La Quinta plus several independent hotels.

“We had a great year and were able to close deals from coast to coast in the U.S. We saw most of our activity in Southern half of the United States, but were involved in deals just about everywhere,” stated Michael Sonnabend, Managing Member, PMZ Realty Capital LLC. “We expect this positive trend in financing to continue throughout 2014 and the next couple of years. There is plenty of equity and debt capital available and tremendous pent-up demand from the hangover of the recession. These will be very active years in the hospitality industry and we are thrilled to be working with hoteliers to help them achieve the optimal financing structure for their hotels.”

“PMZ Realty Capital LLC is ideally situated to get our clients the most favorable execution in terms of both proceeds and costs based on our experience with closing hundreds of deals over the past several years and our strong relationships with all the major capital providers in the hospitality industry,” said Peter Berk, President, PMZ Realty Capital- Hotel Finance Group. “The biggest challenge we see today is attaining required leverage to pay off existing financing. We help our clients do that with creative structures tailored to each particular situation. With the robust number of closed deals this year alone, we’ve proven without a doubt no one finances more hotels than our firm.”

PMZ Realty Capital LLC is highly regarded within the hospitality industry for integrity, creativity and advocacy on behalf of their clients. With over 75 years of combined experience, they are the industry experts and as such, are frequent contributors to industry publications and are sought after as speakers at industry conferences. The firm approaches each assignment with passion, commitment and dedication to achieving the client’s objectives.

About PMZ Realty Capital LLC
PMZ Realty Capital LLC (www.pmzcapital.com) is a boutique real estate investment banking firm operating on a nationwide basis. Their advisory services are focused and highly specialized with the singular goal of creating the most advantageous capital structure for their clients. The firm focuses on debt and equity financing, note sales, joint ventures, recapitalizations and real estate advisory services. PMZ Realty Capital LLC is a national leader in hospitality financing and also has an extensive transaction history with other asset classes, including office, retail, self-storage, multi-family and industrial properties. For more information about PMZ Realty Capital LLC or to contact the firm to finance your next hotel, contact Peter Berk, President, PMZ Realty Capital LLC – Hotel Finance Group at (212) 277-8265 or Michael Sonnabend, Managing Member at (212) 277-8252.

PMZ has refinanced a substantial portion of our portfolio: 18 loans for both limited and select service hotels across four states, in excess of $200 million total in-debt financing. I always value PMZ’s insight into the current state of the financing market. They are always responsive, enthusiastic and have in depth knowledge of the financing markets. I am confident that PMZ would add value as financial consultants/brokers from their experience in the hospitality industry.

Hasmukh (H.P.) Rama
Auro Hotels (Formerly JHM Hotels), Chairman of the Board

PMZ has worked with our franchisees for over two decades financing all of the Hilton brands.  They have extensive experience with our brands and in the capital markets and have provided outstanding customer service.  Their business consistently finds creative financing solutions for our licensees, which, in turn, helps the Hilton Franchise Development Team achieve our growth objectives. PMZ brings trust and commitment to our franchisees.  We look forward to continuing our relationship with PMZ and recommending them to our franchisees in the future.

Bill Fortier
Senior Vice President Development, Hilton Worldwide 

We have worked with the PMZ team for many years.  They have done exceptional work for us in securing great financing for our assets in multiple locations.  They are professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate finance.  

Mitch Patel
President & CEO, Vision Hospitality Group

I’ve had the opportunity to complete a dozen debt and equity transactions with Mike and Peter over the past ten years and value their financial and business insight. They bring innovative ideas and fresh thinking to each of their deals, and helped structure both debt and joint venture transactions that exceeded our expectations. Above all, we respect them and their firm as trustworthy advisors who are focused on their clients and their needs.

Ashish Parikh
Chief Financial Officer, Hersha Hospitality Trust

PMZ and their team of experts has been arranging financing for IHG owners for over 20 years. Their deep understanding of the hospitality industry, and the capital markets, has allowed many of our owners to secure the necessary financing to grow and expand their portfolios. PMZ has always and continues to put relationships first by acting with transparency and professionalism throughout their entire process. We appreciate what they do for IHG and the hotel industry as a whole.

Julienne Smith
Chief Development Officer, The Americas IHG Hotels & Resorts

I have worked with PMZ for over 10 years and during that time have had nothing but positive experiences.  They deliver at closing exactly what they promised at the beginning of the project.  PMZ has helped Sun Companies secure over $150 million in financing for such brands as Hilton, Marriott, and IHG.  Their business is relationship-based, therefore, they are the perfect partners for us and essential to our company’s growth.

Bharat Patel
Chairman & CEO, Sun Development Company

I’ve completed a myriad of transactions over the past 10 years with Mike and Peter and their clients. Through the ups and downs of the real estate market cycle, they have consistently presented us with transactions that are attractive based on current market dynamics. Throughout the process from origination to closing they have been a strong advocate for their clients, and on more than one occasion, thought of an innovative solution to structure around significant issues. Their creative thinking has benefited their clients and made me confident that once we begin a transaction, it will lead to a successful closing.

Michael Amoia
Director, NY based insurance company

I initially called Peter and Mike several years ago when I was seeking refinancing of two of our properties in Pennsylvania. The lender we were working with at the time had changed the terms on us several times. I explained the situation to them, and they assured me that they would close at the same exact terms or better than originally quoted. Not only did they close at better terms then originally outlined, but they exhibited a sense of professionalism and integrity that every intermediary should possess. I have since worked with Peter and Mike on several other transactions, and their high level of service is consistent. I would recommend the PMZ without hesitation to anyone seeking financing.

Atul Patel
CEO, HMB Management, Allentown, PA

Our firm currently operates over 75 hotels and restaurants in the upper midwest. When we wanted to arrange financing for eight of our limited and full service hotels in Iowa and Kansas, we started working with Peter after he was highly recommended by several of my peers. He did not disappoint us. He understood our unique local markets and secured $60 million from a national insurance company. We have since engaged his firm several other times to arrange financing for us. There is no doubt in my mind that the professionalism and knowledge of PMZ will benefit anyone looking to finance or refinance hotels.

Bruce Kinseth
Executive Vice President, Kinseth Hospitality Companies

The loan arranged by PMZ allowed us to retire our existing financing and provided a stabilization period for the Embassy Suites now that the renovation is complete. By providing us with multiple financing options, PMZ helped us find the best lender suited to our specific needs.

David Marvin
Founder and President, Legacy Property Group

PMZ has brought us multiple financing quotes and helped us select the one most advantageous to the ownership group. They have consistently helped us navigate the closing process flawlessly.

Danny Patel
CEO Peachstate Hospitality, Former Chairman Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)