InterGen's $426 million Magnolia construction loan opened for retail syndication last Wednesday, with leadsABN AMRO andCredit Lyonnais offering 50 and 35 basis points for commitments of $25 million and $15 million, respectively. The 10-year non-recourse loan, which funds construction of a 900 MW gas-fired plant near Memphis, Tenn., has 14 banks already committed following the wholesale round, which closed Dec. 9. (PFR, 12/23). "What ever they raise in retail is gravy," says one banker, referring to the strong commitment levels already in place.
February 24, 2002