CFA Capital Partners ‘CFA’ Continues Its Dominance of the Student Housing Debt, Funds 58 Unit Portfolio at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

RYE, N.Y. (EMWNews) August 21, 2008 —

In the midst of a real estate market presenting unsure futures to many

developers, CFA Capital Partners closes another bridge loan for one

borrower with a bright future.

Maximus Yaney, President of Campus Habitat, was presented with an

opportunity to acquire several hundred newly constructed student housing

units at a significant discount. When he realized that he had to move

quickly or risk losing the entire opportunity, he came to CFA. Having

successfully closed over $34 million in student housing transactions

this year alone for Campus Habitat, CFA has offered Campus Habitat the

speed and flexibility it needs in order to fund time-sensitive projects.

In many instances, CFA has closed these transactions in a matter of days.

“When I find something that works, I stick with it. When there are

millions of dollars in profit on the line, that’s just good business

sense”, said Mr. Yaney. “CFA has proven to me again and again that they

can close my deals quickly and efficiently, and I value very highly the

level of trust that I have with them.”

In order to acquire a brand new student housing facility in a short sale

with a hard closing date, Mr. Yaney had an immediate need for equity.

CFA closed a bridge loan on 58 units of Campus Habitat’s 218 unit

portfolio at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The $2.6 million bridge

loan closed in 5 business days and Campus Habitat acquired their newest

property without a hitch.

“The market has become increasingly

challenging, but student housing is a niche we like –

it’s recession-proof and fills a need that

contributes to the future of this country”,

said Steven Anello, Managing Partner at CFA. “We

look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Max and

Campus Habitat.”

As a company that has proven itself with a multitude of successful

deals, CFA has built a strong reputation for managing complex financial

transactions, acquisitions, and recapitalizations with its innovative

bridge and mezzanine programs. CFA has successfully funded assets such

as multifamily residential, hotels, office buildings, medical

facilities, and retail.