Gantry, the largest independent commercial mortgage banking firm in the U.S., has secured an $11 million permanent loan to refinance a Buena Park retail center anchored by a strong collection of fast-casual and quick-service restaurant concepts. Located at 5960–5990 Orangethorpe Avenue, the property sits at a high-traffic intersection with immediate access to the SR-91 freeway in one of the region’s most active commercial corridors. The center features a curated mix of nationally recognized and regional tenants, including Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Chipotle, Habit Burger & Grill, Jack in the Box, and Guacho Grill.

Gantry’s George Mitsanas, Principal; Bahman Mirhashemi, Senior Director; and Alicia Sabanero, Associate, from the firm’s Los Angeles (El Segundo) office, represented the borrower, a private real estate investor. The seven-year, fixed-rate loan was placed with one of Gantry’s correspondent insurance company lenders and includes a 30-year amortization schedule.  Gantry will be the loan servicer throughout the loan term.

According to Alicia Sabanero, “Neighborhood retail continues to perform exceptionally well across our lender roster, reflecting the asset class’s overall resilience in the current cycle. This center’s specialized mix of restaurant concepts—without a traditional grocery or big-box anchor—presented a unique challenge in sourcing a seamless refinance solution for maturing debt. By highlighting the property’s strong operating metrics, strategic location, and roster of nationally recognized credit tenants, our team was able to leverage Gantry’s correspondent life company network to deliver a competitive, optimized financing strategy supporting our client’s long-term hold plans.”