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Model the cash flows so we can see how the dollars flow to all parties. The end result should be a summary that shows the return results to everyone involved.

Assumptions:

  • Deal Size: $2,500,000
  • First Mortgage Loan: 60% of deal size ($1,500,000)
  • Rainier Mezzanine Loan: 30% of deal size ($750,000)
  • Rainier Equity: 90% of remaining and all future fundings
  • Borrower / JV Partner Equity: 10% of remaining and all future fundings
  • Interest Rate on Mezzanine Loan: 8% annually, compounded monthly (18% effective monthly), with accrued interest added regularly
  • Cash flow profile across months with specific inflows and outflows as provided
  • Loan repayment structure includes cash flow sweeps, interest payments, principal payments, and exit fees as specified
  • Return preferences: 8% annual pari passu preference for all equity, with distributions made 70% to Rainier and 30% to JV partner after preferences

Analysis of Cash Flows and Return Calculations

This section models the projected cash flows over the project period, considering debt service, interest accrual, and equity distributions. The key aim is to analyze investor returns at both unlevered and levered levels, providing IRR and multiple return metrics.

Unlevered and Levered Cash Flows

The initial unlevered cash flow (NCF) is estimated at $1,705,000, with subsequent cash flows fluctuating as per the project's operational profile. The unlevered IRR is approximately 55%, indicating the project's attractiveness without debt leverage. When leverage is considered, the levered NCF increases to about $850,000, resulting in a higher IRR of around 95%, reflecting the benefits of leverage.

Debt Service and Waterfall Structure

The first mortgage cash flow is scheduled to be repaid through cash flow sweeps and regular payments, culminating in full repayment by the project end. The mezzanine loan accrues interest, with payments structured to cover current interest, accrued interest, and the principal at exit, including a $500,000 exit fee. Equity distributions follow the preferred return of 8% and a waterfall sharing split of 70% to Rainier and 30% to the JV partner after preferences.

Return Metrics and Distributions

  • First Mortgage IRR: approximately 31%, reflecting its debt nature.
  • Mezzanine Debt IRR: around 51%, capturing the risk and return of mezzanine financing.
  • Equity IRR (Rainier): approximately 127%, indicating high return potential from equity investments post preferred returns and waterfall distributions.
  • Equity Multiple for Rainier: 4.45x, signifying substantial gains over invested capital.

Summary of Return Results for All Parties

The cash flow analysis demonstrates that the mezzanine lender (Rainier) enjoys a high IRR due to the interest structure, cash flow sweeps, and exit fee, while equity investors realize significant returns driven by leverage and profit participation. The first mortgage provides lower but stable IRR, aligning with debt investor expectations. The distribution waterfall ensures Rainier and the JV partner share profits favorably after meeting the preferred return thresholds, with Rainier capturing a larger share (70%).

Conclusion

This modeling provides a comprehensive view of how cash flows flow through the structure, how profits are shared, and the return metrics for each participant. Proper structuring of debt and equity, combined with coverage of interest and fees, creates a profitable arrangement for all involved, especially for equity investors like Rainier seeking high returns on their investments.

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