JLL’s Capital Markets Group arranged a $1.2 billion refinancing package for NorthPark Center, a Class A++ super-regional shopping center in Dallas, Texas.

JLL represented the borrower, NorthPark Management Company, owned and controlled by the Nasher/Haemisegger family, in securing a $1.2 billion loan led by Wells Fargo, with Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. The new financing will retire the existing mortgage, with all excess proceeds used to redeem the equity interests in the property and return full ownership back to the family.

Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, NorthPark Center was originally developed in 1965 and has undergone continuous improvements and expansion. The 1.9 million-square-foot shopping, dining and cultural destination features more than 190 tenants, 75 of which are market exclusives. Major anchors include Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Eataly and a 15-screen AMC theater. The center boasts an exceptional 98.6% occupancy rate and is recognized as one of the top five shopping destinations in the United States.

NorthPark Center is strategically located at the intersection of Northwest Hwy and US-75 in Dallas, providing exceptional accessibility and visibility, drawing visitors from throughout both the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and internationally. The center benefits from its proximity to affluent neighborhoods including Highland Park, University Park and Preston Hollow, as well as major employment in the Dallas market.

NorthPark’s collection of internationally acclaimed 20th and 21st century art turns shopping and dining into a world-class cultural experience. Comprised of over 50 works from the Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Collection and many works on loan from the Nasher Sculpture Center, as well as other museums and institutions. NorthPark’s rotating collection makes museum-quality art accessible to all. The shopping center’s public art program also presents exhibitions throughout the year from partnering artists, museums, universities, galleries and institutions.

JLL Capital Market’s Debt Advisory team representing the borrower was led by Managing Director Timothy Joyce, Executive Managing Director Trey Morsbach and Director Matt Maksymec.