David Brede Liberty Bank Vice President & Senior Resort Finance Loan Officer
Wellington Financial, the exclusive Resort Finance lending correspondent for Liberty Bank, announced the bank recently completed a loan of $13.5 million to Timescape Resorts, LLC, developer of Calypso Cay Vacation Villas Resort in Kissimmee, Florida.
“We’ve enjoyed working with Liberty Bank since 2013,” says Timescape Resorts Managing Member Steve Bradley. “The team from Wellington and Liberty are both very easy to work with and are responsive to our needs by providing innovative financing solutions.”
“Liberty’s loan is an extension of an existing facility and will be used to finance timeshare receivables generated at Calypso Cay Vacation Villas,” says Liberty Bank Vice President & Senior Resort Finance Loan Officer David Brede. “We are pleased to continue and expand our relationship with a growing and vibrant developer who is enhancing their resort with new amenities, expanding their pool and spa areas, and remodeling their luxurious accommodations.”
Wellington Financial President Ron Goldberg says, “We are very impressed by the resort property. The landscaping and units are beautiful; plus the location close to all of Orlando’s top attractions gives the resort an excellent leg-up. We’ve known Steve Bradley for years and are pleased to continue working with a developer of this caliber.”
About Liberty Bank
Established in 1825, Liberty Bank (Liberty-Bank.com), based in Middletown, Connecticut, is the state’s oldest bank, with more than $4.4 billion in assets. Liberty Bank has been actively lending to the timeshare industry throughout the U.S. for over 35 consecutive years. The bank’s commitment to superior service has resulted in lending relationships with some of the industry’s largest and most successful developers. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
About Wellington Financial
Wellington Financial (Wellington-Financial.com) is the exclusive Resort Finance lending correspondent for Liberty Bank and specializes in lending to developers of timeshare resorts, fractional resorts and retail land. Founded in 1981, the finance and service company offers a full range of products, including receivables hypothecation, purchase and conduit facilities; pre-sale and working capital lines of credit; acquisition, construction and renovation financing, as well as mezzanine and equity debt financing. President Ron Goldberg serves on the Board of Directors for the American Resort Development Association (ARDA).|
About Calypso Cay Resorts
Calypso Cay Vacation Villas is a premiere timeshare resort located seven miles away from Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Studios Florida and SeaWorld Orlando. Offering luxury accommodations and high quality service, Calypso Cay is located amidst the best of Central Florida’s attractions, as well as offering an array of guest-only activities. Calypso Cay’s pool is surrounded by spacious decks and hosts two full service Pool Bars.
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