City Saves Over $900k in Debt Refinance

Two Water Construction Loans Benefit from Refinancing Decision

The City of Sherwood Finance Director, Katie Henry, announced today a savings of more than $920,000 to ratepayers over the next 13 years through the refinancing of $9 million in construction loans held by the City of Sherwood Water fund.  This refinancing lowered the interest rates from an average of 3.7 percent for the two loans to 2.29 percent.  The City received competitive bids from several banks on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 with Columbia Bank being selected as the winning bidder.

“The low interest rate and favorable terms of the loan reflect the confidence of the financial market in the City’s strong financial policies and prudent financial management” Ms. Henry said.  The City anticipates that the final closing for the refinancing will be complete by May 16, 2017.  For more information, please contact Katie Henry, Finance Director for the City of Sherwood at 503.625.4248 or by email at henryk@sherwoodoregon.gov