Market Rate Multifamily Housing

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HUD Section 223(f)

Loan Program Highlights

Fixed Interest Rate
Fully Amortizing
Non-Recourse
Assumable Permanent Financing
Cash-Out Permitted

Eligible Properties

Any multifamily property that is at least 85% occupied and does not require substantial rehabilitation.

Maximum Term

35 years or 75% of the remaining economic useful life, fully amortizing.

Maximum Mortgage

Determined by the lesser of:

  • DSCR of 1.15 on an underwritten vacancy of at least 7%, or
  • 87% Loan to Market Value, or
  • For Acquisition Transactions: 87% of Eligible Acquisition Cost
  • For Refinance Transactions: The greater of 100% of Cost to Refinance or 80% of Market Value

Personal Liability

FHA loan is non-recourse with standard carve outs.

Assumable

Yes, subject to FHA approval.

Fees and Expenses

0.3% application fee due at application. Financing and permanent placement fees of up to 3.5% are based on final loan amount, due upon commitment and payable at closing. HUD inspection fees vary based on the total cost of critical and non-critical repairs.

Mortgage Insurance Premium

1.0% of loan amount for the first year and 0.60% of the outstanding principal balance calculated annually thereafter.

Other FHA Requirements

  • The client must pay for all third party reports, which include a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Appraisal and a Capital Needs Assessment (CNA).
  • Commercial space is limited 25% of total net rentable area and commercial income to 20% of effective gross income.
  • HUD allows secondary financing on Section 223(f) loans up to total debt of 92.5% Loan-to-Value, repaid with surplus cash.
  • All Critical Repairs must be completed prior to closing.
  • Non- Critical Repairs may be completed within 12-months after endorsement with complete bids on work items greater than $25,000, and a financial escrow equal to 120% of the non-critical repair costs must be established at closing.
  • An Initial Deposit and Annual Deposits must be made to the Reserve for Replacement Account in accordance with the PCNA and underwriting conclusions.
  • Escrows for property taxes, insurance and MIP are required and held by the Lender.
  • Borrowers and management agents must comply with HUD Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity requirements.
  • A new CNA report is required every 10 years.
  • An annual audit is required