Apartment Loan - Fixed and Variable Rate Options Fannie Mae Tax-Exempt Bond Credit Enhancement Kendall Realty Advisors LLC
Tax-Exempt Bond Credit Enhancement of Apartment Properties - Fixed and Variable-Rate Options
ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES: Credit enhancement of apartment properties financed with tax-exempt bonds where the affordable unit set aside is at least 20% at 50% or 40% at 60% of area median income (adjusted for family size). Typically these properties will have 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits.
Can be used in combination with Affordable Housing Forward Commitment Program.
LOAN TYPE: A minimum term of 15 years with a maximum term of 25 to 30 years.
PREFERRED LOAN SIZE: $3 million and larger.
MAXIMUM LOAN: Amount equal to the lesser of:
Fixed-Rate:
1. 90% of appraised value (85% of favorable financing value); or 2. 1.15 debt service coverage.
Variable-Rate:
1. 85% of appraised value (80% of favorable financing value); or 2. 1.00 debt service coverage based on the Underwriting Interest Rate. The Underwriting Interest Rate utilizes a 6% Bond Market Association (BMA) Municipal Swap Index, plus credit enhancement fees and all ongoing fees such as annual issuer and trustee fees.
FIXED-RATE STRUCTURE: Rate fixed to maturity of the bonds, or an interest rate reset and remarketing of the bonds as early as 15 years from the closing date.
VARIABLE-RATE STRUCTURE: Weekly Rate Mode, with option to convert to fixed-rate.
An interest rate cap is required for variable-rate transactions. The interest rate cap must have a minimum duration of 5 years with a 6% “strike rate”. Variable-rate loans using an interest rate cap with a 5-year term require the establishment of a cash reserve for the purchase of subsequent interest rate caps.
PERSONAL RECOURSE: None, except for standard exceptions to non-recourse which are the responsibility of the Key Principal(s).
ASSUMABILITY: Assumable, subject to approval and a 1% transfer fee.
PREPAYMENT: Fixed: Lockout and prepayment provisions typically correspond to the tax-exempt bond requirements and the present value of any unpaid Fannie Mae credit enhancement fees plus any unpaid lender servicing fees during the first ten years.
Variable: Equal to the present value of any unpaid Fannie Mae credit enhancement and liquidity fees and any unpaid lender servicing fees during the first seven to ten years.
SUBORDINATE FINANCING: Subordinate financing may be allowed under certain circumstances.
ESCROWS: 125% to 150% of estimated cost of required repairs, if any, as determined by physical inspection.
Monthly escrows for real estate taxes, property insurance and replacement reserves are required.
APPLICATION FEE: Based on estimated underwriting costs for appraisal, architectural / engineering report, market study, environmental assessment and other loan processing costs.
FINANCING FEE: Negotiable.
CLOSING EXPENSES: Standard transaction costs, including legal fees, title insurance and survey.
PRELIMINARY SUBMISSION PACKAGE: Include the following in your request for a loan quote:
1. Property description and location map. 2. Representative color photographs. 3. Current rent roll and year-to-date operating statement. 4. Operating history - prior 3 years, if available. 5. Current year operating budget. 6. Existing debt and cost basis. 7. Sponsor resume.