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JEFFERSON EDUCATION CENTER Case Study (April 2026)
$5,600,000 | April 2026 | Louisville
Partnered Right®
HJ Sims partnered with Louisville Broadway Project, LLC, a student housing developer focused on purpose-built housing near higher education campuses, to support the acquisition of the Jefferson Education Center (JEC) located at 200 W. Broadway in downtown Louisville. The property is adjacent to the Jefferson Community & Technical College (JCTC) campus and is locally known for housing several JCTC administrative departments. The client identified the site as a strategic opportunity to address a growing
need for affordable, conveniently located student housing in downtown Louisville. The immediate financing need was to acquire the existing building while preserving
flexibility for future redevelopment. The acquisition represented the first phase of a broader development strategy that includes the construction of approximately 430 new student housing beds. HJ Sims’ experience in education-related real estate and student housing finance positioned the firm as a natural partner for the transaction.
Structured Right®
HJ Sims structured a private loan of approximately $5.6 million to finance the acquisition of the Jefferson Education Center. The financing structure was intentionally designed to align with the phased nature of the overall project, separating the near term acquisition from the future construction financing. This approach allowed the client to secure the property while maintaining flexibility for subsequent capital markets execution. The structure anticipates a later issuance of approximately $50 million privatized tax-exempt student housing bonds to finance the student housing improvements. By sequencing the financings, the plan of finance reduced execution risk and allowed the client to advance the project in a measured manner. The structure also accommodated the client’s intention to partner with the JCTC Foundation during the development phase. The financing will include a program of student support that will result in improved student retention, higher graduation rates, and wider career opportunities for students after they graduate. Overall, the financing strategy balanced immediate capital needs with long-term project goals.
Executed Right®
HJ Sims served as Placement Agent and successfully executed the private loan transaction on behalf of Louisville Broadway Project, LLC. The firm coordinated the financing process to support a timely closing, enabling the client to acquire a strategically located asset in downtown Louisville. Execution required careful coordination to align the acquisition timeline with the client’s broader development and partnership objectives. Throughout the process, HJ Sims provided hands-on guidance and capital markets expertise. The transaction was structured to support the client’s planned collaboration with the JCTC Foundation and future bond financing. The successful execution positioned the project to move seamlessly into its next phase. This transaction highlights HJ Sims’ ability to deliver customized solutions for complex education-adjacent real estate projects.
Financed Right®
The financing enabled the client to secure a highly strategic site adjacent to the JCTC campus and advance a transformative student housing development. The transaction established a clear path from acquisition through long-term development financing. As a result, the project is positioned to deliver meaningful benefits
to students and the surrounding academic community.
For more information on how this project was Financed Right® by HJ Sims, please contact:
Robert Nickell
214.681.0952
Tom Pitcher
435.529.8577
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