CIT said it arranged a $62 million senior secured credit facility to Exeter Property Group, a real estate private equity firm that acquires, develops and manages commercial properties across the U.S. The facility will be used to purchase eight light industrial, distribution and R&D buildings in Mt. Olive, NJ and to refinance five office buildings in Laurel, MD.

CIT Real Estate Finance served as joint lead arranger for the transaction. Financing was provided by CIT Bank. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“This transaction highlights our continued efforts to meet the financing needs of our middle market real estate clients in a way that positions them for success,” said Steve Reedy, managing director, CIT Real Estate Finance. “These properties are in prime submarket locations and add to Exeter’s growing portfolio of properties.”