Leading financial services provider Merchants Capital announced that it has secured more than $81 million in total financing on behalf of Magnus Capital Partners (Magnus) for HōM Flats at 24 East, a mixed-use, mixed-income ground-up development in Holland, Michigan. HōM Flats is a best-in-class workforce housing platform that prioritizes affordability, quality and community engagement.
HōM Flats at 24 East is financed through private and public funding sources, including a 4% low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) allocation from Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). Merchants Capital provided $14.2 million in LIHTC equity, a $27.9 million Freddie Mac unfunded forward tax-exempt loan (TEL) and Merchants Bank provided a $31 million construction loan and $8 million equity bridge loan.
“This was a team effort across the board—with all of the stakeholders aligned, we executed efficiently,” said Joseph Krengel, Senior Vice President of Originations at Merchants Capital. “Merchants is proud of our partnership with Magnus Capital Partners and collaboration throughout this innovative transaction. We look forward to witnessing the impact of HōM Flats at 24 East’s workforce housing solutions in the area.”
The project will feature 202 residential units, more than 13,000 square feet of new retail space and amenities common in Class A luxury properties, including kitchen islands, full-size washer and dryer, secured key fob access and open floor plans. Magnus has already identified a locally owned childcare provider for 8,800 square feet and will share details as construction progresses. Magnus also created the Preferred Employer and PASS partnership programs to connect local employees with quality housing options and promote patronage of local businesses.
“HōM Flats at 24 East brings the best of rental housing, childcare and locally owned businesses to a rapidly growing economic corridor,” said Magnus Capital Partners CEO and Founder Vishal Arora. “We are delighted to see this project move forward.”
“We are proud to partner with Magnus Capital Partners and MSHDA to provide $14.2 million in LIHTC equity—and bring 202 units of affordable housing to the community of Holland, Michigan,” said Josh Reed, Executive Vice President of LIHTC Acquisitions at Merchants Capital.
The project comprises 64 one-bedroom units, 108 two-bedroom units and 30 three-bedroom units. It is being designed and constructed according to the National Green Building Standard Silver Certification. The property will feature common resident spaces, including a pickleball court, fitness studio, co-working lounge, cafe, indoor and outdoor children’s play areas, secure package delivery area, pet washing stations, indoor bike storage, rooftop terraces and walking paths.
Community resources include three grocers, a pharmacy, a medical provider, Van Raalte Farm Park, Holland Heights Park, Morningside Park, Lake Michigan beaches, public schools and higher education facilities, including Holland Early College, GRCC Lakeshore Campus and Hope College.
Construction on HōM Flats at 24 East began in April 2024, with an expected completion within 20 months. Magnus hosted a groundbreaking event on June 6.
