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Part I
Mortgage Loan
  • Chapter 1
    Overview
    • Section 101
      Using the Guide
      • 101.01 Organization
      • 101.02 References
    • Section 102
      Delegation and Underwriting
    • Section 103
      Transaction Approval Memo
    • Section 104
      Representations
  • Chapter 2
    Mortgage Loan
    • Section 201
      Registration and Multifamily Affordability Estimator
    • Section 202
      Delegated Mortgage Loans
    • Section 203
      Pre-Review Mortgage Loans
    • Section 204
      Letters of Credit
      • 204.01 Generally
      • 204.02 Issuers and Ratings
      • 204.03 Verifying Issuer Ratings
      • 204.04 Restrictions on Issuer Collateral
      • 204.05 Drawing on Letter of Credit
  • Chapter 3
    Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals
    • Section 301
      Generally
    • Section 302
      Borrower Organizational Structure
      • 302.01 Single-Asset Entity
      • 302.02 Co-Tenant Borrowers
        • 302.02 A Tenancy-in-Common Agreement
        • 302.02 B Key Principal Execution of Guaranty
      • 302.03 Joint and Several Borrowers with Multiple Properties
    • Section 303
      Key Principals, Principals, and Guarantors
      • 303.01 Generally
      • 303.02 Entity Review
      • 303.03 Fund Review
    • Section 304
      Limited Experience Owner
    • Section 305
      Financial Statements
    • Section 306
      Schedule of Real Estate Owned (SREO)
    • Section 307
      Certifications
      • 307.01 Multifamily Underwriting Certificate (Form 6460)
      • 307.02 Brokered Transaction Certifications
    • Section 308
      Fraudulent Conveyance
    • Section 309
      Applicant Experience Check
    • Section 310
      Compliance
    • Section 311
      Execution of Non-Recourse Guaranty
    • Section 312
      Conflict Mortgage Loans
      • 312.01 Description
      • 312.02 Restrictions
        • 312.02 A Underwriting
        • 312.02 B Servicing
        • 312.02 C No First Right of Refusal
        • 312.02 D Additional Disclosure
        • 312.02 E Notifications
Part II
Property
  • Chapter 1
    Attributes and Characteristics
    • Section 101
      Eligible Properties
    • Section 102
      Multiple Properties
      • 102.01 Single Borrower Ownership
      • 102.02 Joint and Several Borrower Ownership
    • Section 103
      Property Ownership; Leasehold
    • Section 104
      Ground Leased Properties
      • 104.01 Generally
      • 104.02 Ground Lease Rents
      • 104.03 Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate
      • 104.04 Ground Lease Review
    • Section 105
      Minimum Occupancy
      • 105.01 Residential Occupancy
      • 105.02 Qualified Occupants
    • Section 106
      Certificates of Occupancy
    • Section 107
      Phased Properties
    • Section 108
      Shared Use Properties
      • 108.01 Eligibility
      • 108.02 Documents
        • 108.02 A Loan Documents
        • 108.02 B Shared Use Documents
    • Section 109
      Commercial Leases
      • 109.01 Material Commercial Leases
        • 109.01 A Lease Review
        • 109.01 B Lease Approval
        • 109.01 C Lease Modifications
        • 109.01 D Tenant Estoppel Certificate
        • 109.01 E Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment
      • 109.02 Non-Material Commercial Leases
        • 109.02 A Tenant Estoppel Certificate; Lease Modification
        • 109.02 B Non-Material Commercial Lease Types
      • 109.03 Short Term Rentals
    • Section 110
      Renewable Energy Generation Systems
      • 110.01 Acceptable Renewable Energy Generation Systems
      • 110.02 Solar Photovoltaic Systems
      • 110.03 Solar PV System Module
      • 110.04 Underwritten NCF
    • Section 111
      Oil/Gas Wells and Mineral Exploration
      • 111.01 Active Oil and Gas Wells
      • 111.02 Inactive Oil and Gas Wells
    • Section 112
      Property Management and Agreement
      • 112.01 Property Management
      • 112.02 Property Management Agreement
  • Chapter 2
    Valuation and Income
    • Section 201
      Market Analysis
    • Section 202
      Appraisal and Valuation
      • 202.01 Lender Appraisal Function
      • 202.02 Appraisals
        • 202.02 A Appraiser Selection
        • 202.02 B Permissible Appraiser Communications
        • 202.02 C Appraiser Independence
        • 202.02 D Valuation Date
        • 202.02 E Appraisals Ordered by Another Lender
        • 202.02 F Lender Appraisal Review
        • 202.02 G Subsequent Appraisals
        • 202.02 H Appraiser Discontinuance or Misconduct
      • 202.03 Valuation
        • 202.03 A Appraised Value
        • 202.03 B Property's Sale History
        • 202.03 C Underwriting Value
    • Section 203
      Income Analysis
      • 203.01 Underwritten Net Cash Flow (Underwritten NCF)
      • 203.02 Underwritten DSCR
    • Section 204
      Refinance Risk Analysis
      • 204.01 Base Assumptions
      • 204.02 Alternative Assumptions
    • Section 205
      Cash Out Analysis
    • Section 206
      Borrower Business Plan
    • Section 207
      Rent-Stabilized Properties
  • Chapter 3
    Legal Compliance
    • Section 301
      Zoning and Legally Non-Conforming Status
      • 301.01 Zoning
      • 301.02 Legal Non-Conforming Use
      • 301.03 Legal Non-Conforming Characteristics
    • Section 302
      Easements
    • Section 303
      Liens and Encumbrances
      • 303.01 Generally
      • 303.02 Property Previously Secured Bond Financing
    • Section 304
      Title Insurance
    • Section 305
      Survey
      • 305.01 Decision to Obtain a Survey
      • 305.02 Survey
      • 305.03 Decision Not to Obtain a Survey
      • 305.04 Location of Improvements
    • Section 306
      Security Interests in Personal Property
      • 306.01 Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Financing Statements
      • 306.02 Creating and Perfecting the Security Interest
  • Chapter 4
    Lease Audits, Inspections, and Reserves
    • Section 401
      Lease Audit
      • 401.01 Generally
      • 401.02 Lease Audit Notification
      • 401.03 Validating Rent Collections, Bad Debt, and Secondary Income
    • Section 402
      Site Inspections
      • 402.01 Physical Inspections
        • 402.01 A Generally
        • 402.01 B Selecting Units
        • 402.01 C Inspection Notification
      • 402.02 Capital Item Replacements
    • Section 403
      Brokered Transactions
    • Section 404
      Property Condition Assessment (PCA)
      • 404.01 When to Perform a PCA
      • 404.02 Date of PCA Report and PCA Site Visit
      • 404.03 Conducting the PCA
    • Section 405
      Completion/Repairs
      • 405.01 Property Evaluation
      • 405.02 Completion/Repairs Funding
      • 405.03 Life Safety Issues
      • 405.04 Verifying Completion/Repairs
    • Section 406
      Replacement Reserve
      • 406.01 Determining Replacement Reserve
      • 406.02 Replacement Reserve Funding
      • 406.03 Alternative Replacement Reserve Funding
    • Section 407
      Escrow Requirements for Taxes and Insurance
      • 407.01 Escrows
      • 407.02 Real Estate Tax Escrow Funding
      • 407.03 Insurance Escrow Funding
  • Chapter 5
    Property and Liability Insurance
    • Section 501
      Property and Liability Insurance
      • 501.01 General Insurance – Applies to All Policies
        • 501.01 A Generally
        • 501.01 B Blanket and Other Policies Covering Multiple Properties
        • 501.01 C Risk Retention Groups and Captive Insurance
        • 501.01 D Insurance Carrier Rating
        • 501.01 E Term
        • 501.01 F Payment of Premium
        • 501.01 G Evidence of Insurance
        • 501.01 H Insurance Exceptions
      • 501.02 Property Insurance
        • 501.02 A Minimum Coverage Amounts
        • 501.02 B Aggregate Deductibles
        • 501.02 C Business Income (including Rental Value) Insurance
        • 501.02 D Ordinance or Law Insurance
        • 501.02 E Boiler and Machinery / Equipment / Mechanical Breakdown Insurance
        • 501.02 F Builder’s Risk Insurance
        • 501.02 G Fidelity Bond / Crime Insurance
        • 501.02 H Regional Perils Insurance
      • 501.03 Catastrophic Risk Insurance
        • 501.03 A Generally
        • 501.03 B Windstorm Insurance
        • 501.03 C Flood Insurance
        • 501.03 D Earthquake Insurance
        • 501.03 E Terrorism Insurance
      • 501.04 Liability Insurance
        • 501.04 A Commercial General Liability Insurance
        • 501.04 B Professional Liability Insurance
        • 501.04 C Workers’ Compensation Insurance
        • 501.04 D Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance
        • 501.04 E Commercial Auto Liability Insurance
    • Section 502
      Environmental Matters
      • 502.01 Environmental Site Assessments
      • 502.02 Lender’s Responsibilities
      • 502.03 Environmental Indemnity Agreement
    • Section 503
      Seismic Risk
      • 503.01 Seismic Hazard and Risk Factors
      • 503.02 Seismic Risk Assessment (SRA)
      • 503.03 Acceptable Levels of Seismic Risk
      • 503.04 Seismic Retrofit Ordinances
      • 503.05 Seismic Risk Mitigants
Part III
Products and Features
  • Chapter 1
    Student Housing Properties
    • Section 101
      Description
      • 101.01 Student Housing Property
      • 101.02 Dedicated Student Housing Property
    • Section 102
      Generally
    • Section 103
      Dedicated Student Housing Property
      • 103.01 Eligible Property Characteristics
      • 103.02 Ineligible Property Characteristics
      • 103.03 Residential Leases
      • 103.04 Properties on College/University Land
      • 103.05 Additional Underwriting Documentation
    • Section 104
      Underwritten NCF
    • Section 105
      Replacement Reserve
      • 105.01 Determining Replacement Reserve
      • 105.02 Replacement Reserve Funding
  • Chapter 2
    Military Housing Properties
    • Section 201
      Description
    • Section 202
      Ineligible Property Types
    • Section 203
      Generally
  • Chapter 3
    Moderate Rehabilitation Mortgage Loans
    • Section 301
      Description
    • Section 302
      Underwriting
    • Section 303
      Rehabilitation Work Costing More than $20,000 Per Unit
      • 303.01 Rehabilitation Work Evaluation Report
      • 303.02 Rehabilitation Reserve Agreement
    • Section 304
      Supplemental Mortgage Loans
  • Chapter 4
    Green Mortgage Loans
    • Section 401
      Generally
      • 401.01 Description
      • 401.02 High Performance Building Module
      • 401.03 Technical Solar Report
      • 401.04 Green MBS
      • 401.05 Committing and Delivery
    • Section 402
      Green Building Certification
    • Section 403
      Green Rewards Mortgage Loans
      • 403.01 Eligibility
        • 403.01 A Generally
        • 403.01 B HPB Module, HPB Report, and Technical Solar Report Scoring
        • 403.01 C HPB Module, HPB Report, and Technical Solar Report Approval
        • 403.01 D Non-Contiguous Parcels
      • 403.02 Implementing Efficiency Measures
        • 403.02 A Generally
        • 403.02 B Solar PV System
      • 403.03 Underwritten NCF
      • 403.04 Maximum Amount
      • 403.05 Supplemental Mortgage Loans
    • Section 404
      Annual Energy Reporting
  • Chapter 5
    Seniors Housing Properties
    • Section 501
      Generally
      • 501.01 Description
      • 501.02 Eligible Lenders
      • 501.03 Key Principal/Sponsor Experience
    • Section 502
      Eligible Properties
      • 502.01 Eligible Properties
      • 502.02 Ineligible Properties
    • Section 503
      Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)
    • Section 504
      Seniors Housing Property Income
      • 504.01 Underwritten NCF
      • 504.02 Skilled Nursing NCF Test
      • 504.03 Operating Lease Ratios
      • 504.04 Operating Lease Analysis
    • Section 505
      Replacement Reserve
    • Section 506
      Medicaid Funds
      • 506.01 Dependency and Medicaid Transition Reserve
      • 506.02 State Medicaid
    • Section 507
      Consultant Reports
      • 507.01 Management, Operations, and Regulatory Compliance
      • 507.02 Management and Operations Reports
      • 507.03 Regulatory Compliance Report
  • Chapter 6
    Manufactured Housing Communities
    • Section 601
      Description
    • Section 602
      Lender Eligibility
    • Section 603
      Legal and Property Compliance
      • 603.01 Borrower and the MH Community
        • 603.01 A Borrower Ownership
        • 603.01 B Collateral; Tenant-Occupied and Affiliate-Owned Homes
        • 603.01 C MH Community
      • 603.02 MH Community Score
      • 603.03 Code Standards
      • 603.04 Flood Zone
        • 603.04 A Rising Water
        • 603.04 B Moving Water
      • 603.05 Lease Terms
        • 603.05 A Master Leases
        • 603.05 B MH Site Leases
        • 603.05 C Loan Document Modification
    • Section 604
      Property Insurance
    • Section 605
      Survey
      • 605.01 Public Roadways, Private Interior Roadways, and Drives
      • 605.02 Setbacks
      • 605.03 Encroachments
    • Section 606
      Property Income and Underwritten NCF
    • Section 607
      Replacement Reserve
  • Chapter 7
    Multifamily Affordable Housing Properties
    • Section 701
      Generally
      • 701.01 Description
      • 701.02 Eligible Lenders
    • Section 702
      MAH Property Eligibility
      • 702.01 Eligible Characteristics and Underwriting
      • 702.02 Ineligible Characteristics and Underwriting
    • Section 703
      Property Income and Underwriting
      • 703.01 Underwritten NCF
      • 703.02 Underwriting
        • 703.02 A Appraised Value and Underwriting Value
        • 703.02 B Market Study
        • 703.02 C Affordable Regulatory Agreement Restrictions
        • 703.02 D 35-Year Amortization
        • 703.02 E LIHTC Income Averaging
        • 703.02 F Initial LIHTC Equity
        • 703.02 G Developer Fees
        • 703.02 H Rent-Stabilized Units
    • Section 704
      Subordinate Financing
      • 704.01 Interest Rate and Payments
      • 704.02 Loan Term
      • 704.03 Collateral and Credit Support
      • 704.04 Soft Financing
      • 704.05 Subordinate Lender
      • 704.06 Developer's Notes
      • 704.07 Subordination Agreement
      • 704.08 Lien Priority and Title Insurance Policy
      • 704.09 Form of Subordinate Loan Documents
      • 704.10 Prepayment
      • 704.11 LIHTC Equity Bridge Loans
    • Section 705
      Restrictive Covenants and Affordable Regulatory Agreements
    • Section 706
      ROAR Loan
      • 706.01 Generally
      • 706.02 Timing
      • 706.03 General Underwriting
      • 706.04 Additional Underwriting and Loan Documents
    • Section 707
      HAP Contract Properties
      • 707.01 Properties with Both HAP Contracts and LIHTC Units
      • 707.02 Restabilization Reserve
      • 707.03 HAP Contract Review Sheet
    • Section 708
      Refinancing Section 236 Properties – IRP is Maintained
      • 708.01 No Additional Proceeds
      • 708.02 Additional Proceeds from Mortgage Loan
      • 708.03 Additional Proceeds from Other Sources
    • Section 709
      LIHTC Properties – Lender Equity Interest
    • Section 710
      Transactions with Fannie Mae Debt and Equity Interests
      • 710.01 Transactions Funded with Tax-Exempt Bond Proceeds
      • 710.02 Fannie Mae Credit-Enhanced Tax-Exempt Bond Issuance
    • Section 711
      FHA Risk Sharing
      • 711.01 Description
      • 711.02 Eligibility
        • 711.02 A Borrowers, Key Principals, Guarantors, and Principals
        • 711.02 B Generally
        • 711.02 C Cash Out
      • 711.03 Mortgage Insurance Premium
      • 711.04 Subsidy Layering Review
      • 711.05 Lender FHA Risk Sharing Reserve and Loss Sharing Modifications
  • Chapter 8
    Cooperative Properties
    • Section 801
      Description
    • Section 802
      Eligible Mortgage Loans
      • 802.01 Basic Conditions
      • 802.02 Financial Conditions
      • 802.03 Property Management Conditions
      • 802.04 Other Considerations
    • Section 803
      Underwriting
      • 803.01 Financial Operation
      • 803.02 Property Valuation
      • 803.03 Subordinate Debt
    • Section 804
      Income Analysis
      • 804.01 Cooperative Market Rental Basis NCF (Underwritten NCF)
      • 804.02 Cooperative Market Rental Basis DSCR (Underwritten DSCR)
      • 804.03 Actual Cooperative Property NCF
      • 804.04 Actual Cooperative Property DSCR
    • Section 805
      Limited Equity Cooperative Properties
  • Chapter 9
    Small Mortgage Loans
    • Section 901
      Generally
      • 901.01 Description
      • 901.02 Applicability
    • Section 902
      Key Principal Guaranty Obligation
    • Section 903
      Occupancy
    • Section 904
      Corporate Leases; Leases to One Entity
    • Section 905
      Property Income Analysis
      • 905.01 Small Mortgage Loan Underwritten NCF (Underwritten NCF)
      • 905.02 Underwritten DSCR
    • Section 906
      Property Management
    • Section 907
      Property Condition
      • 907.01 Lender's Site Inspection and Lease Audit
      • 907.02 Site Inspection by Borrower
      • 907.03 PCA
    • Section 908
      Replacement Reserve
    • Section 909
      Environmental Matters and Inspections
    • Section 910
      Borrower, Key Principals, Guarantors, and Principals
      • 910.01 Borrower Organizational Structure
      • 910.02 Co-Tenant Borrowers
      • 910.03 Key Principals
      • 910.04 Principals
      • 910.05 Financial Statements
      • 910.06 Net Worth and Liquid Assets
    • Section 911
      Credit Reports
      • 911.01 Credit Report
      • 911.02 FICO Scoring
      • 911.03 Reviewing the Credit Report
  • Chapter 10
    Healthy Housing Rewards
    • Section 1001
      Healthy Housing Rewards
    • Section 1002
      Healthy Design
    • Section 1003
      Enhanced Resident Services
  • Chapter 11
    Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Loans
    • Section 1101
      Description
    • Section 1102
      Underwriting
    • Section 1103
      Prepayment Terms
      • 1103.01 Generally
      • 1103.02 1% Prepayment Premium Schedule
    • Section 1104
      ARM 5/5 Loan Optional 5-Year Adjustable Rate Term Renewal Eligibility
  • Chapter 12
    Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage (SARM) Loans
    • Section 1201
      Description
    • Section 1202
      Underwriting
    • Section 1203
      Actual Amortization Calculation
    • Section 1204
      Prepayment Terms
      • 1204.01 Generally
      • 1204.02 Prepayment Option 1 – Declining Prepayment Premium Schedule
      • 1204.03 Prepayment Option 2 - 1% Prepayment Premium Schedule
    • Section 1205
      Interest Rate Caps
      • 1205.01 Generally
      • 1205.02 Determining the Cap Strike Rate
      • 1205.03 Establishing Interest Rate Cap Reserves
      • 1205.04 Interest Rate Cap Contract Documentation and Delivery
  • Chapter 13
    Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgage (Hybrid ARM) Loans
    • Section 1301
      Description
    • Section 1302
      Interest Rate Conversion Date
    • Section 1303
      Prepayment Terms
    • Section 1304
      Monthly Principal and Interest Payments
      • 1304.01 During the Fixed Rate Term
      • 1304.02 On the Hybrid ARM Loan Conversion Date
      • 1304.03 During the Adjustable Rate Term
  • Chapter 14
    Supplemental Mortgage Loans
    • Section 1401
      Description
    • Section 1402
      Supplemental Mortgage Loans
      • 1402.01 Description
      • 1402.02 Coterminous and Non-Coterminous
      • 1402.03 Loan Amount
        • 1402.03 A Maximum Loan Amount
        • 1402.03 B Calculating the Debt Service
        • 1402.03 C Calculating the DSCR and LTV
        • 1402.03 D New Loan Test
      • 1402.04 Tier Dropping
        • 1402.04 A Designating
        • 1402.04 B Eligibility
        • 1402.04 C Ineligible Mortgage Loans
      • 1402.05 Streamlined Underwriting
        • 1402.05 A Property
        • 1402.05 B Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals
  • Chapter 15
    Split Mortgage Loans and Bifurcated Mortgage Loans
    • Section 1501
      Description
    • Section 1502
      Characteristics
  • Chapter 16
    Mezzanine Financing and Preferred Equity
    • Section 1601
      Mezzanine Financing
      • 1601.01 Description
        • 1601.01 A Eligible Mortgage Loans
        • 1601.01 B Eligible Terms
        • 1601.01 C Loss Sharing
        • 1601.01 D Lender's Loan Application
      • 1601.02 Underwriting
      • 1601.03 Submission
        • 1601.03 A Materials
        • 1601.03 B Data
      • 1601.04 Intercreditor Agreement
      • 1601.05 Servicing
    • Section 1602
      Preferred Equity
  • Chapter 17
    Structured Transactions
    • Section 1701
      Description
    • Section 1702
      Credit Facilities
    • Section 1703
      Bulk Deliveries
  • Chapter 18
    Choice Refinance Loans
    • Section 1801
      Eligibility
    • Section 1802
      Lender Delegation
    • Section 1803
      Prepayment Premiums
    • Section 1804
      Streamlined Underwriting
      • 1804.01 Environmental Site Assessment
      • 1804.02 Radon Testing
      • 1804.03 Survey
      • 1804.04 Borrower Structure and Experience
      • 1804.05 Borrower Credit
      • 1804.06 Property Management
      • 1804.07 Replacement Reserve
      • 1804.08 Real Estate Tax and Insurance Escrows
    • Section 1805
      Property Ownership Change
  • Chapter 19
    Bond Transactions and Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans
    • Section 1901
      Description
    • Section 1902
      Outside Counsel
      • 1902.01 Engagement
      • 1902.02 Fees
    • Section 1903
      Third Parties
      • 1903.01 Generally
      • 1903.02 Remarketing Agent
    • Section 1904
      Legal Documents
      • 1904.01 Generally
      • 1904.02 Credit Enhancement Instrument
      • 1904.03 MBS for Bonds
      • 1904.04 Affordable Regulatory Agreements
    • Section 1905
      Fannie Mae LIHTC Investment in Credit-Enhanced Bonds
    • Section 1906
      Credit Enhancing Fixed Rate Bonds
      • 1906.01 Terms
      • 1906.02 Multiple Fixed Rate Bonds
    • Section 1907
      Credit Enhancing Variable Rate Bonds
      • 1907.01 Terms
      • 1907.02 Principal Reserve Fund
      • 1907.03 Interest Rate Cap
      • 1907.04 Cap Strike Rate
      • 1907.05 Cap Cost Factor Included in Maximum Note Rate
      • 1907.06 Interest Rate Cap Reserve
      • 1907.07 Interest Rate Cap Reserve Adjustments
      • 1907.08 Interest Rate Cap Contract Documentation and Delivery
    • Section 1908
      Facility Fee
    • Section 1909
      Taxable Tails and Supplemental Mortgage Loans
      • 1909.01 Taxable Tails
      • 1909.02 Supplemental Mortgage Loans
    • Section 1910
      Third-Party Subordinate Financing
    • Section 1911
      Moderate Rehabilitation Mortgage Loan with Side-by-Side Bond Financing
  • Chapter 20
    Forward Commitments
    • Section 2001
      Generally
      • 2001.01 Description
      • 2001.02 Eligible Properties
    • Section 2002
      Funded Forward Commitments
    • Section 2003
      Unfunded Forward Commitments
      • 2003.01 Terms and Interest Rate Determination
        • 2003.01 A Terms
        • 2003.01 B Interest Rate Determination and Rate Lock
      • 2003.02 Good Faith Deposit and Fees
        • 2003.02 A Good Faith Deposit
        • 2003.02 B Fees
      • 2003.03 Forward Commitment Underwriting
        • 2003.03 A Generally
        • 2003.03 B Construction and Feasibility Review
        • 2003.03 C Third-Party Reports
      • 2003.04 Commitment
      • 2003.05 Construction Period
        • 2003.05 A Monitoring
        • 2003.05 B Reporting
        • 2003.05 C Forward Commitment Extensions
      • 2003.06 Construction Completion
      • 2003.07 Permanent Loan Final Underwriting
        • 2003.07 A Generally
        • 2003.07 B Stabilized NCF
        • 2003.07 C Final Permanent Mortgage Loan Amount
        • 2003.07 D Third-Party Reports
      • 2003.08 Conversion
        • 2003.08 A Eligibility
        • 2003.08 B Timeline
      • 2003.09 MBS Issuance
      • 2003.10 Forward Commitment Termination
  • Chapter 21
    Condominium Properties
    • Section 2101
      Eligible Mortgage Loans
    • Section 2102
      Control
    • Section 2103
      Loan Documents
  • Chapter 22
    Sponsor-Dedicated Workforce (SDW) Housing Properties
    • Section 2201
      Description
    • Section 2202
      Compliance
  • Chapter 23
    Expanded Housing Choice
Part IV
Committing and Delivery
  • Chapter 1
    Pricing, Fees, and Prepayment Premiums
    • Section 101
      Pricing
    • Section 102
      Fees
    • Section 103
      Prepayment Premiums
  • Chapter 2
    Rate Lock and Committing
    • Section 201
      Pre-Commitment
      • 201.01 Borrower Commitment
      • 201.02 Trading Agreements
      • 201.03 Trading Practices
    • Section 202
      Obtaining a Rate Lock
      • 202.01 Rate Lock Period
      • 202.02 Rate Lock Amount
      • 202.03 Locking the Rate
    • Section 203
      Good Faith Deposits
      • 203.01 Borrower Deposit
      • 203.02 Minimum Good Faith Deposit
      • 203.03 Good Faith Deposit and Breakage Fees
    • Section 204
      Commitments
      • 204.01 Submission
      • 204.02 Confirmation
      • 204.03 Modifications
        • 204.03 A Change Requests
        • 204.03 B Rate Lock Extensions
        • 204.03 C Commitment Extensions
    • Section 205
      ASAP Options
  • Chapter 3
    Streamlined Rate Lock
    • Section 301
      Description
      • 301.01 Eligibility
      • 301.02 Timing
    • Section 302
      Preliminary Underwriting
    • Section 303
      Rate Lock
    • Section 304
      Commitment
    • Section 305
      Rate Lock and Commitment Extensions
    • Section 306
      Full Underwriting
      • 306.01 Rate Lock or Commitment Amount Changes
      • 306.02 Mortgage Loan Delivery Package
      • 306.03 Post-Underwriting Scenarios
    • Section 307
      Dual Commitment Option
      • 307.01 Description
      • 307.02 Additional Proceeds
  • Chapter 4
    Delivery
    • Section 401
      Delivery Deadline
    • Section 402
      Submission
      • 402.01 Data and Documents
      • 402.02 Participation Interests
    • Section 403
      Warehouse Lender
    • Section 404
      Wiring
      • 404.01 Wiring Instructions
      • 404.02 Wiring Payee Codes
    • Section 405
      Delivery
      • 405.01 Acceptability and Delivery Tolerance
      • 405.02 Data Changes
    • Section 406
      MBS Delivery Options
    • Section 407
      Delivery Problems and Changes
      • 407.01 Delivery Problems
      • 407.02 Changing the Book-Entry Date
    • Section 408
      Delivery Failure
  • Chapter 5
    Purchase
    • Section 501
      Generally
      • 501.01 Cash and MBS
      • 501.02 Delivery and Purchase
      • 501.03 C&D Purchase Notification
      • 501.04 Fannie Mae Loan Number
    • Section 502
      Purchase Amount
    • Section 503
      Third Party MBS Investor Delivery Scenarios
    • Section 504
      MBS Mortgage Loan Disclosure
      • 504.01 Multifamily MBS Prospectus
      • 504.02 Additional Disclosure
      • 504.03 Disclosure Obligations
    • Section 505
      ASAP
  • Chapter 6
    Structured Transactions
    • Section 601
      Registration
    • Section 602
      Approval
      • 602.01 Approval Documents
      • 602.02 Expiration Dates
      • 602.03 Fees
      • 602.04 Rate Lock
      • 602.05 Loan Documents
    • Section 603
      Commitment
      • 603.01 Generally
      • 603.02 MBS Mortgage Loans
      • 603.03 Cash Mortgage Loans
    • Section 604
      Delivery
      • 604.01 Delivery Process
      • 604.02 MSFMS Data Errors
    • Section 605
      MBS Disclosure
    • Section 606
      Features and Activities
      • 606.01 Process
      • 606.02 Asset Management Activities
  • Chapter 7
    Variable Rate Conversions and Renewals
    • Section 701
      Conversion Process
    • Section 702
      ARM Loan and SARM Loan Conversions
      • 702.01 Governing Documents
      • 702.02 Minimum Conversion Debt Service Ratio
      • 702.03 Conversion Criteria
      • 702.04 Guaranty Fee and Servicing Fee
      • 702.05 Interest-Only
      • 702.06 Fixed Rate Amortization
      • 702.07 Fixed Rate Debt Service Payments
      • 702.08 Fixed Rate MBS Trade Premium
      • 702.09 New Property Condition Assessment (PCA)
    • Section 703
      Commitment and Delivery
      • 703.01 Rate Lock and Commitment
      • 703.02 Conversion Delivery
        • 703.02 A Deliver Loan Document Amendments
        • 703.02 B Deliver Mortgage Loan Delivery Package
      • 703.03 Conversion Activities
      • 703.04 Pay Off
    • Section 704
      ARM 5/5 Optional 5-Year Adjustable Rate Term Renewal
      • 704.01 Eligibility
      • 704.02 Underwriting
      • 704.03 Prepayment Terms
  • Chapter 8
    Bond Transactions and Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans
    • Section 801
      Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan Committing and Delivery
      • 801.01 Pre-Commitment
      • 801.02 Preliminary Official Statement
      • 801.03 Good Faith Deposit
      • 801.04 Rate Lock
      • 801.05 Commitment
    • Section 802
      Data and Document Delivery
      • 802.01 Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans
      • 802.02 Interest Rate Cap
Part V
Servicing and Asset Management
  • Chapter 1
    Servicing
    • Section 101
      Generally
      • 101.01 Relationship
      • 101.02 Standard
      • 101.03 Servicing File
      • 101.04 Loan Document Compliance
    • Section 102
      Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Financing Statements
      • 102.01 Filing Documents
      • 102.02 UCC Continuations, Amendments, and Terminations
    • Section 103
      Letters of Credit
      • 103.01 Servicing File
      • 103.02 Certification
      • 103.03 Monitoring Expiration Dates
      • 103.04 Replacement Letter of Credit
      • 103.05 Verifying Issuer Ratings
        • 103.05 A Monitoring
        • 103.05 B Rating Noncompliance
      • 103.06 Managing Draws and Releases
        • 103.06 A Letter of Credit Draws
        • 103.06 B Releasing/Reducing Letters of Credit or Other Collateral
    • Section 104
      Bond Transactions and Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans
      • 104.01 Borrower Obligations
        • 104.01 A Payments
        • 104.01 B Principal Reserve Fund
      • 104.02 Cash Collateral Agreements
      • 104.03 UCC Filings
      • 104.04 Remarketing Agent Changes
  • Chapter 2
    Reporting and Remitting
    • Section 201
      Generally
    • Section 202
      Collection, Tracking and Reporting of Monthly P&I Payments and T&I Amounts
    • Section 203
      Reporting Loan Activity and Security Balance
      • 203.01 Use of Fannie Mae eServicing System
      • 203.02 Reporting Specific Transactions
      • 203.03 Monthly Activity Reporting
        • 203.03 A When to Begin Reporting
        • 203.03 B Cutoff Dates for Loan Activity Reporting
      • 203.04 Monthly Securitized Mortgage Loan Security Balance Reporting
        • 203.04 A Reporting Security Balances
        • 203.04 B Same Month Pooling – Security Balance for First Reporting Cycle
        • 203.04 C Security Balances Due by Second Business Day
        • 203.04 D Failure to Meet Reporting Deadline
      • 203.05 Due Dates for Reports
        • 203.05 A Removal Transactions
        • 203.05 B All Other Transactions
      • 203.06 Mortgage Loan Activity Record
        • 203.06 A Payment Collection
        • 203.06 B Fee Collection
        • 203.06 C Mortgage Loan Status
      • 203.07 Fannie Mae-Generated Monthly Reports
        • 203.07 A MBS Mortgage Loan P&I Draft Report
        • 203.07 B Cash Mortgage Loan P&I Draft Reports
        • 203.07 C Month-End Report
      • 203.08 Monthly MBS Mortgage Loan Reconciliations - Pool-to-Security Balance Reconciliations (Not Applicable to PFP MBS)
        • 203.08 A Reconciliation Required
        • 203.08 B Rounding Adjustment
        • 203.08 C Required Annual Adjustment to Correct Principal Balance vs. Security Balance Difference
        • 203.08 D Pool-to-Security Reconciliation Certification
    • Section 204
      Calculation of Interest Due
      • 204.01 Generally
      • 204.02 Calculating Interest Due
        • 204.02 A Actual/360 Interest Calculation Method
        • 204.02 B 30/360 Interest Calculation Method
    • Section 205
      ARM Loan Interest Rate and Monthly Payment Changes
      • 205.01 Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Interest Rate Changes and Required Monthly Payments
        • 205.01 A The Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Index
        • 205.01 B Determining the New Monthly Payment
      • 205.02 Monthly Reporting for ARM Loan Payment/Rate Changes
      • 205.03 Structured ARM Loans
    • Section 206
      Application of Monthly Payments
      • 206.01 Fannie Mae Form Loan Documents
      • 206.02 Non-Fannie Mae Form Loan Documents
    • Section 207
      Payment Shortages
    • Section 208
      Delinquency and Servicing Advances
      • 208.01 Generally
        • 208.01 A Applicability
        • 208.01 B Delinquency Advances on a Mortgage Loan other than a Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan
        • 208.01 C Delinquency Advances on a Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan
        • 208.01 D Servicing Advances on a Mortgage Loan other than a Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan
        • 208.01 E Servicing Advances on a Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan
      • 208.02 Duration of Payment of Delinquency Advances or Servicing Advances
        • 208.02 A Obligation to Make Delinquency Advances
        • 208.02 B Obligation to Make Servicing Advances
        • 208.02 C Reimbursement for Delinquency and Servicing Advances
      • 208.03 Repayment of Servicing Advances from Borrower
      • 208.04 No Capitalization of Servicing Advances for Securitized Mortgage Loans
      • 208.05 Entitlement to Default Interest
    • Section 209
      Remittance Procedures
      • 209.01 Definitions
        • 209.01 A Interest Distribution Amount
        • 209.01 B Principal Distribution Amount
        • 209.01 C Monthly Remittance
      • 209.02 Monthly P&I Remittance Due Dates for Cash and MBS Transactions
      • 209.03 Cash Remittance System
        • 209.03 A Drafting Account Use
        • 209.03 B Drafting Account Setup
        • 209.03 C Remittance Transaction Codes
      • 209.04 Additional Requirements for Monthly Remittance for Security Transactions
        • 209.04 A Amount of Security Monthly Remittance
        • 209.04 B Security Interest Distribution Amount
      • 209.05 Securitized Mortgage Loans – Remitting Fees to Fannie Mae
        • 209.05 A Guaranty Fee Due on 7th Calendar Day of Month
        • 209.05 B Guaranty Fee Remittance
        • 209.05 C Same Month Pooling – Interest and Guaranty Fee Remittance for First Reporting Cycle
      • 209.06 Notification to Fannie Mae if Unable to Have Funds Available on any Remittance Date
    • Section 210
      Full Prepayments
      • 210.01 Review of Applicable Loan Documents Required
      • 210.02 Notification of Prepayment; Timing of Prepayment
        • 210.02 A Notice and Timing Consistent with Loan Documents
        • 210.02 B Borrower Notice Must Contain Date of Intended Prepayment and Comply with Notice Requirements of the Loan Documents
        • 210.02 C Loan Document Requirements for Payoff and Lockout Dates
        • 210.02 D Notice to Fannie Mae of Proposed Payoff; Use of Fannie Mae Payoff Calculator
      • 210.03 Timing of Confirmation of the Full Prepayment Payoff Amount
      • 210.04 Full Prepayment for Cash Transactions and PFP MBS
        • 210.04 A Confirming the Full Prepayment Payoff Amount
        • 210.04 B Reporting Full Prepayment Payoff Amount
        • 210.04 C Remitting Full Prepayment Payoff Amount
      • 210.05 Full Prepayment for Securitized Transactions (Not Applicable to PFP MBS)
        • 210.05 A Confirming the Full Prepayment Payoff Amount
        • 210.05 B Reporting Full Prepayment Payoff Amount
        • 210.05 C Remitting Full Prepayment Payoff Amount
    • Section 211
      Partial Prepayments Not From Insurance or Condemnation Proceeds
      • 211.01 Partial Prepayments Generally Prohibited
      • 211.02 Partial Prepayment Procedures
        • 211.02 A Servicer’s Analysis of Loan Documents
        • 211.02 B Fannie Mae Approval Required for Partial Prepayments
        • 211.02 C Prepayment Premium Due on Partial Prepayment
        • 211.02 D Reporting and Remitting Partial Prepayments When Not Permitted in Loan Documents
        • 211.02 E Reporting and Remitting Partial Prepayments When Permitted in Loan Documents
    • Section 212
      Prepayments (Full or Partial) Involving Insurance Proceeds or Condemnation Awards
      • 212.01 Partial Prepayments Generally Permitted
      • 212.02 No Prepayment Premium Required
      • 212.03 Reporting and Remitting Partial Prepayments
    • Section 213
      Prepayment Premium Sharing
      • 213.01 General
      • 213.02 Yield Maintenance Prepayment Premiums – Prepayment Occurs Before the Yield Maintenance Period End Date
        • 213.02 A Calculation of Total Prepayment Premium
        • 213.02 B Calculation of Investor’s Share of Total Prepayment Premium for a Securitized Mortgage Loan
        • 213.02 C Calculation of Fannie Mae’s Share of Total Prepayment Premium
        • 213.02 D Calculation of Servicer’s Share of Total Prepayment Premium
      • 213.03 Yield Maintenance Prepayment Premiums – Prepayment Occurs On or After the Yield Maintenance Period End Date
        • 213.03 A Prepayment On or After Yield Maintenance Period End Date
        • 213.03 B Prepayment During Open Period
      • 213.04 Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans with Graduated Prepayment Premiums
      • 213.05 Prepayment Premiums for ARM Loans and Structured ARM Loans
      • 213.06 Prepayment Premium Waivers; Servicer’s Share of Prepayment Premium
    • Section 214
      Maturing Mortgage Loans/Payoffs
      • 214.01 Balloon Mortgage Loans
      • 214.02 Servicer Notification of Payoff Amount to Borrower
      • 214.03 Calculating and Obtaining Confirmation of Payoff Amount
        • 214.03 A Calculating the Full Payoff Amount
        • 214.03 B Fannie Mae Will Not Confirm Nor Is Responsible for Amounts Owing to Servicer
        • 214.03 C Fannie Mae Confirmation of Full Payoff Amount
        • 214.03 D No Quote to Borrower Until Fannie Mae Confirmation
      • 214.04 Reporting the Payoff and Remitting the Payoff Funds
        • 214.04 A Reporting Full Payoff Amount Through the eServicing System Due By 2nd Business Day of Month
        • 214.04 B Remitting Full Payoff Amount
    • Section 215
      Post-Payoff Actions
      • 215.01 Servicer Required Actions
        • 215.01 A General
        • 215.01 B Individual Mortgage Loan Releases
      • 215.02 Post Payoff Document Retention Requirements
    • Section 216
      DUS Bond Credit Enhancement Transactions – Reporting and Remitting Requirements
      • 216.01 Monthly Bond Credit Enhancement Reporting
      • 216.02 Monthly Remittance Procedures
        • 216.02 A Monthly Remittances of Scheduled Payments to Bond Trustee
        • 216.02 B Replenishment of Withdrawals from the PRF
        • 216.02 C Collection and Remittance of Borrower Reimbursement Obligations for Fannie Mae Advances
        • 216.02 D Monthly Remittance of Fees to Fannie Mae
        • 216.02 E Notice and Collection of Other Fees and Expenses
      • 216.03 Prepayments – General Introduction
        • 216.03 A Bond Redemption Premiums Payable to Bondholders
        • 216.03 B Termination Fee or Prepayment Premium Payable to Fannie Mae
        • 216.03 C Termination When No Prepayment Occurs; Weekly Variable Rate Transactions
      • 216.04 Prepayments – Processing
        • 216.04 A General
        • 216.04 B Prompt Notice of Intended Prepayment
        • 216.04 C Critical Path Due Dates
        • 216.04 D Fannie Mae’s Confirmation Required
      • 216.05 Prepayments: Prepayment Reporting
      • 216.06 Prepayments: Remittances
      • 216.07 Reporting on Delinquency Status
    • Section 217
      Mezzanine Loan Reporting and Remitting
      • 217.01 Remitting DUS Plus Mezzanine Loans
      • 217.02 Payoffs
    • Section 218
      Defeasance
      • 218.01 Mortgage Loan Documents Must Permit Defeasance
      • 218.02 Borrower’s Election to Defease
      • 218.03 Defeasance Option Procedures
        • 218.03 A Defeasance Documents
        • 218.03 B Defeasance Notice
        • 218.03 C Defeasance Commitment Fee
        • 218.03 D Verification of the Defeasance Notice
        • 218.03 E Substitute Collateral
        • 218.03 F Assignment and Assumption
        • 218.03 G Closing Documents
        • 218.03 H Amounts Payable by Borrower
        • 218.03 I Defeasance Deposit
        • 218.03 J Release
        • 218.03 K Fannie Mae Security Liquidated Damages
        • 218.03 L Third-Party Costs
        • 218.03 M Post Defeasance Closing Date
    • Section 219
      Delinquency Reporting and Certification
    • Section 220
      Reporting Collateral Balances in Custodial Accounts
      • 220.01 P&I Custodial Accounts
      • 220.02 Letters of Credit as Collateral
      • 220.03 Report on Fair Value Basis
      • 220.04 What to Report
      • 220.05 When to Report
    • Section 221
      Internal Revenue Service Reporting Requirements
      • 221.01 What to Report
      • 221.02 Filing IRS Form 1099 MISC
      • 221.03 Notifying the Internal Revenue Service about Abandonments or Acquisitions (IRS Form 1099-A)
        • 221.03 A When Required
        • 221.03 B Preparing IRS Form 1099-A
      • 221.04 Notifying the Internal Revenue Service about Cancellations of Indebtedness (IRS Form 1099-C)
        • 221.04 A When Required
        • 221.04 B Determining When a Debt Is Cancelled
        • 221.04 C Preparing IRS Form 1099-C
        • 221.04 D Exceptions to IRS Form 1099-C Reporting
        • 221.04 E Coordination with Reporting Abandonments or Acquisitions
      • 221.05 Reporting via Magnetic Media
  • Chapter 3
    Custodial Accounts
    • Section 301
      Generally
      • 301.01 Maintenance
      • 301.02 Fannie Mae's Rights
      • 301.03 Eligible Depositories and Ratings
        • 301.03 A Eligible Depository
        • 301.03 B Verifying Depository Ratings
      • 301.04 Investments and Interest
      • 301.05 Clearing Accounts
      • 301.06 Liability
        • 301.06 A Losses
        • 301.06 B Overdrafts
    • Section 302
      Administration
      • 302.01 Notifications
      • 302.02 Titling
      • 302.03 Deposits
    • Section 303
      P&I Custodial Accounts
      • 303.01 Accounts and Deposits
      • 303.02 Withdrawals
    • Section 304
      T&I Custodial Accounts
      • 304.01 Deposits
      • 304.02 T&I Impositions
      • 304.03 Shortfalls
      • 304.04 Prohibited Uses
      • 304.05 No Financing for T&I Impositions
    • Section 305
      Collateral Agreement Custodial Accounts
      • 305.01 Deposits
      • 305.02 Full Disbursement
    • Section 306
      Clearing Accounts
    • Section 307
      Drafting Accounts
      • 307.01 Establishing Drafting Accounts
      • 307.02 Consolidated Custodial Accounts
    • Section 308
      Recordkeeping and Reconciliations
      • 308.01 Account Analysis and Reconciliation
      • 308.02 Records
      • 308.03 For T&I Custodial Accounts
      • 308.04 Borrower's T&I Impositions and Custodial Accounts
        • 308.04 A Analysis Timing
        • 308.04 B Insufficient Funds
        • 308.04 C Surplus
      • 308.05 Annual Statements
  • Chapter 4
    Asset Management: Loan Document Administration
    • Section 401
      Servicing Requirements
      • 401.01 General
      • 401.02 Monitoring Compliance with Loan Documents
    • Section 402
      Delegation of Decision-Making Authority; Retention of Outside Legal Counsel
      • 402.01 Delegation of Decision-Making Authority
      • 402.02 Retention of Outside Legal Counsel
    • Section 403
      Execution of Documents by Servicer – Limited Power of Attorney
    • Section 404
      Execution of Documents by Fannie Mae
      • 404.01 Submission of Documents to Fannie Mae
      • 404.02 Servicer Certification When Fannie Mae Approval Is Not Required
      • 404.03 Servicer Certification When Fannie Mae Approval Is Required
    • Section 405
      Fees Due to Fannie Mae
    • Section 406
      Follow-Up Actions by the Servicer
    • Section 407
      Subordinate Financing
      • 407.01 Non-Fannie Mae Subordinate Financing
      • 407.02 Prerequisite for Subordinate Financing
      • 407.03 Fees for Subordinate Financing
      • 407.04 Submitting the Request for Subordinate Financing
      • 407.05 Fannie Mae Approval and Execution
      • 407.06 Subsequent Servicer Actions
    • Section 408
      Administration of Collateral Agreements
      • 408.01 General Administrative Requirements
        • 408.01 A Administration of Funds
        • 408.01 B Funds to be Held in a Custodial Account
        • 408.01 C Use of Funds
        • 408.01 D Funds as Additional Security for Mortgage Loan
        • 408.01 E Servicer’s Fees and Costs
        • 408.01 F Waiver or Modification of Terms of Collateral Agreement
      • 408.02 Achievement Agreement or Other Agreement for Additional Collateral
        • 408.02 A General
        • 408.02 B Releases or Reductions in Collateral
        • 408.02 C Draws on Letters of Credit or Application of Other Collateral
        • 408.02 D Releasing Additional Escrows for Principal and Interest, Taxes and Insurance, and Replacement Reserves
      • 408.03 Completion/Repairs
        • 408.03 A General
        • 408.03 B Extensions for Completion/Repairs
        • 408.03 C Completion/Repair Loan Document Amendments
        • 408.03 D Servicer’s Administrative Requirements
        • 408.03 E Processing Borrower Requisitions
        • 408.03 F Inspections
        • 408.03 G Fees
        • 408.03 H Completion/Repair Defaults
        • 408.03 I Green Rewards Efficiency Measure Verification
      • 408.04 Replacement Reserve
        • 408.04 A General
        • 408.04 B Replacement Reserve Loan Document Amendments
        • 408.04 C Servicer’s Administrative Requirements
        • 408.04 D Modifications to Replacement Reserve Deposits
        • 408.04 E New Property Condition Assessments
        • 408.04 F When Replacement Reserve Funding Was Partially or Fully Waived
        • 408.04 G Interest on Replacement Reserve Funds
        • 408.04 H Items Eligible for Funding from the Replacement Reserve
        • 408.04 I Items Not Eligible for Funding from the Replacement Reserve
        • 408.04 J Processing Borrower Requisitions
        • 408.04 K Inspections
        • 408.04 L Fees
        • 408.04 M Replacement Reserve Defaults
        • 408.04 N Return of Replacement Reserve Funds to Borrower
        • 408.04 O Alternative Funding of Replacement Reserves for Portfolio Mortgage Loans
    • Section 409
      Interest Rate Hedge Requirements
      • 409.01 General
      • 409.02 Interest Rate Hedge Coverage
        • 409.02 A Bond Credit Enhancement Transactions
        • 409.02 B Structured Transactions
        • 409.02 C Adjusting Interest Rate Hedge Reserves for SARM Loans Using Form 6442 Series with an Effective Date Before May 2024
        • 409.02 D Adjusting Interest Rate Hedge Reserves for SARM Loans Using Form 6442 Series with an Effective Date of May 2024 or Later
      • 409.03 Interest Rate Hedge Term
      • 409.04 Lien Filings and Collateral
      • 409.05 Borrower Payments
        • 409.05 A Interest Rate Caps
        • 409.05 B Interest Rate Swaps
      • 409.06 Provider Ratings
      • 409.07 Replacement Interest Rate Hedge and Notification
      • 409.08 Replacement Interest Rate Hedge Documents and Follow Up
    • Section 410
      Ground Leases
    • Section 411
      Notice of Lien or Noncompliance with Applicable Laws, Ordinances and Regulations
    • Section 412
      Property Forfeitures and Seizures
    • Section 413
      Property and Liability Insurance
      • 413.01 Property and Liability Insurance
        • 413.01 A Generally
        • 413.01 B Policy Renewal
        • 413.01 C Compliance Review
        • 413.01 D Exceptions
        • 413.01 E Ratings
      • 413.02 No Servicer Financing of Insurance Premiums
      • 413.03 Flood Map Changes; Obtaining Flood Insurance
      • 413.04 Lender Placed Insurance
        • 413.04 A Property and Liability Insurance
        • 413.04 B Servicer’s Administrative Costs and Expenses
    • Section 414
      Casualty Losses – Performing Mortgage Loans
      • 414.01 Notice
      • 414.02 Filing Proof of Loss
      • 414.03 Casualty Loss Assessment
      • 414.04 Required Casualty Loss Property Inspection
      • 414.05 Documentation for Required Casualty Loss Property Inspections
      • 414.06 Endorsement of Insurance Loss Draft or Check When Payable to Fannie Mae
      • 414.07 Endorsement of Insurance Loss Draft or Check When Not Payable to Fannie Mae
      • 414.08 Insurance Loss Draft or Check Not Payable to Either Fannie Mae or Servicer
      • 414.09 Application of Insurance Loss Proceeds
        • 414.09 A Fannie Mae Determination Required
        • 414.09 B Disposition of Insurance Loss Proceeds
      • 414.10 Property Restoration Requirements
      • 414.11 Commencement of Repair/Restoration Work
      • 414.12 Disbursements
        • 414.12 A Prerequisites for Disbursement of Funds
        • 414.12 B Disbursing Funds
        • 414.12 C Content of Disbursement Request
        • 414.12 D Disbursement Amount
        • 414.12 E Final Disbursement; Notice to Fannie Mae
        • 414.12 F Documentation in Servicing File
      • 414.13 Borrower’s Failure to Diligently Pursue Repair
      • 414.14 Reimbursement of Administrative Costs
    • Section 415
      Casualty Losses – Non-Performing Mortgage Loans
    • Section 416
      Credit Facilities and Bulk Deliveries
      • 416.01 General
      • 416.02 Delegation of Decisions
        • 416.02 A Decisions and Actions Not Delegated
        • 416.02 B Decisions Delegated by the Delegated Transaction Form 4636 series
        • 416.02 C Other Delegated Decisions
      • 416.03 Approval Requests
      • 416.04 Credit Facility Release and Substitution Requests
      • 416.05 Credit Facility Future Advance and Conversion Requests
      • 416.06 Bulk Delivery Additions, Substitutions, and Releases
      • 416.07 Credit Facility Revaluations
      • 416.08 Capitalization Rate Derivation
      • 416.09 Credit Facility Supplemental Mortgage Loans Not Permitted
      • 416.10 Quarterly Monitoring and Re-Underwriting Assessments
        • 416.10 A Quarterly Monitoring Reports (QMR)
        • 416.10 B Credit Facilities with a Springing Debt Service Reserve Provision
        • 416.10 C Monitored Debt Service Coverage Ratio
        • 416.10 D Re-Underwriting Assessment Determination
        • 416.10 E Re-Underwriting Assessments
        • 416.10 F Re-Underwriting Assessment Timing
      • 416.11 Springing Debt Service Reserve
      • 416.12 Additional Information
    • Section 417
      Seniors Housing Properties
      • 417.01 General
      • 417.02 Decisions and Actions Delegated and Not Delegated
      • 417.03 Approval Requests
      • 417.04 Seniors Housing Expansion/Conversion Requests
        • 417.04 A Permitted Purpose
        • 417.04 B Submission Requirements
        • 417.04 C Requirements and Monitoring
        • 417.04 D Construction Completion Requirements
        • 417.04 E Request Changes in Unit Count/Mix in the MAMP
    • Section 418
      Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans and Multifamily Affordable Housing Properties
      • 418.01 Bond Transactions and Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans
      • 418.02 Compliance Issues Relative to Bond Credit Enhancement Transactions
      • 418.03 Monitoring Compliance; Notification of Noncompliance
        • 418.03 A Affordable Regulatory Agreement
        • 418.03 B Default Notice for Failure to Comply with the Bond Documents
      • 418.04 Multifamily Affordable Housing (MAH) Properties
      • 418.05 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
      • 418.06 Enhanced Resident Services
      • 418.07 Expanded Housing Choice
      • 418.08 HAP Contract Approval and Releasing Restabilization Reserve
    • Section 419
      Sponsor-Dedicated Workforce Housing Properties
    • Section 420
      MH Communities with Tenant Site Lease Protections
    • Section 421
      Single Asset Entity Conversion
    • Section 422
      Loan Document Amendments
    • Section 423
      Maturing Mortgage Loans
      • 423.01 Written Policy
      • 423.02 Refinance Eligibility
      • 423.03 Borrower Communications
      • 423.04 Fannie Mae Communications
  • Chapter 5
    Surveillance
    • Section 501
      Generally
    • Section 502
      Property Inspections
      • 502.01 Forms
      • 502.02 Property Condition Concerns
      • 502.03 Property Inspection Protocol
      • 502.04 Scheduling and Submissions
        • 502.04 A Scheduling
        • 502.04 B Submissions
      • 502.05 Property Inspectors
        • 502.05 A Qualifications
        • 502.05 B Third Parties
      • 502.06 Content
        • 502.06 A Unit Selection
        • 502.06 B Photos
        • 502.06 C Interviews
        • 502.06 D Market Analysis
        • 502.06 E Collateral Analysis
        • 502.06 F Life Safety Issues
      • 502.07 Quality Control
        • 502.07 A Program
        • 502.07 B Inspection Form Retention
        • 502.07 C Additional Inspections and Fees
    • Section 503
      Financial Analysis of Operations
      • 503.01 Reporting
      • 503.02 Quarterly Financial Analysis of Operations
      • 503.03 Annual Financial Analysis of Operations
        • 503.03 A Reporting Period
        • 503.03 B Submission
        • 503.03 C Annual Review
      • 503.04 Waiver Request
    • Section 504
      Loan Agreement Compliance
      • 504.01 Generally
      • 504.02 Financial Reports and Information
        • 504.02 A Borrower and Guarantor Notices
        • 504.02 B Borrower Fails to Provide Guarantor Financial Reports
        • 504.02 C Review Financial Reporting
        • 504.02 D Records
    • Section 505
      Compliance
Appendix
Glossary
Chapter 3

Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals

Section 301

Generally

Requirements

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    • any negative press,
    • current or prior lawsuits, and/or
    • fair housing violations or other sanctions;
  • ensure all:
    • Potential Red Flags for Mortgage Fraud and Other Suspicious Activity were evaluated; and
    • unresolved red flags were reported per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 310: Compliance; and
  • document all due diligence findings in the Transaction Approval Memo.

Prohibited practices include:

  • basing the risk assessment on any characteristic protected by any fair housing or fair lending law, including
    • race,
    • color,
    • religion,
    • sex,
    • handicap,
    • familial status, or
    • national origin of the prospective
      • BorrowersBorrowersPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ,
      • GuarantorsGuarantorsKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. ,
      • Key PrincipalsKey PrincipalsPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. ,
      • PrincipalsPrincipalsPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,…,
      • PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). occupants, or
      • residents of the Property'sProperty'sMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code).  neighborhood; or
  • using
    • unsupported assumptions,
    • personal opinions, or
    • unsupported perceptions.

You must:

  • Complete a credit review by analyzing information about the Borrower'sBorrower'sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , Key PrincipalsKey PrincipalsPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. ', and GuarantorsGuarantorsKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. '
    • organizational structure,
    • multifamily business experience and qualifications,
    • general credit history, and
    • current and prospective financial condition.
  • Ensure the financial strength, experience, qualifications, and credit history of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , Key PrincipalsKey PrincipalsPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , and GuarantorsGuarantorsKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. support the transaction's
    • size,
    • complexity,
    • structure, and
    • risk.
Section 302

Borrower Organizational Structure

302.01

Single-Asset Entity

Requirements

You must ensure:

  • the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. is a domestic single-asset entity formed for the sole purpose of owning the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). ;
  • if the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. is ultimately owned by foreign persons or entities, it has at least 1 domestic tier of ownership; and
  • you review
    • the Borrower'sBorrower'sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. complete formation documents, and
    • all amendments or restatements.

Guidance

As you analyze the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. and its organizational documents to confirm that it has been a single-asset entity since formation, consider the following questions:

  • Can the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. acquire any additional real property, personal property, or assets?
  • Can the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. participate in any business other than managing and operating the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). ?
  • Are the Borrower’sBorrower’sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. assets or funds commingled with anyone else’s?  If so, can these assets or funds be separated and identified?
  • Are the Borrower’sBorrower’sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. financial statements, accounting records, and other organizational documents maintained with anyone else’s?
  • Has the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. assumed, guaranteed, or obligated itself to cover anyone else’s liabilities?

Requirements

If the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. owns more than a single asset, the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. may still qualify as a single asset entity if you:

  • Obtain an operating statement for each real property owned.
  • Obtain proof that the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. has no existing debt secured by a LienLienLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. on any of the Borrower’sBorrower’sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. real property, other than a Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. purchased by Fannie Mae.
  • Obtain proof that no direct or indirect equity interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. is subject to mezzanine financing.
  • Ensure that the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. prohibit the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. from
    • acquiring any additional debt (except for supplemental debt on existing Fannie Mae loans),
    • increasing any existing debt, or
    • acquiring any additional real property.

Guidance

As you analyze the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. that owns more than a single asset, you should consider whether its other real estate assets are only

  • multifamily properties, or
  • other types of real estate that do not pose an environmental risk to the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. .
302.02

Co-Tenant Borrowers

Requirements

You must ensure that any Co-Tenant BorrowerCo-Tenant BorrowerBorrower consisting of tenants-in-common that own the Property in equal or unequal shares. meets these eligibility requirements:

  • the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. has no more than 10 co-tenants;
  • no co-tenant is an individual; and
  • each co-tenant:
    • is a single-asset entity complying with Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 302.01: Single-Asset Entity;
    • is underwritten as a stand-alone BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ;
    • complies with Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals, and Guarantors; and
    • has jointly and severally executed the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. .
302.02A

Tenancy-in-Common Agreement

Requirements

You must ensure that a validly executed Tenancy-in-Common Agreement is in place prior to or at the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. closing.

You must review the agreement to ensure that:

  • Each co-tenant is bound by the terms of the agreement.
  • The PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). has a manager of its day-to-day business and affairs, which can be
    • a single co-tenant (or the Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. of such co-tenant) known as the “co-tenant representative”, or
    • a validly-appointed property manager.
  • Distributions to the co-tenant representative are subordinate to
    • all payments under any Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. secured by a LienLienLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. on the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). , and
    • the terms and conditions of any such Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. .

Guidance

As you analyze the Tenancy-in-Common Agreement, consider the following questions.  The term “co-tenant” also includes any Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. who has the rights of the co-tenant.

Representation

  • Have the Co-Tenant BorrowersCo-Tenant BorrowersBorrower consisting of tenants-in-common that own the Property in equal or unequal shares. given the co-tenant representative the power to deal with the LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. through the Tenancy-in-Common Agreement or an irrevocable power-of-attorney?
  • Has each Co-Tenant BorrowerCo-Tenant BorrowerBorrower consisting of tenants-in-common that own the Property in equal or unequal shares. waived its right to reside in the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). ?

Buy outs

  • Does each Co-Tenant BorrowerCo-Tenant BorrowerBorrower consisting of tenants-in-common that own the Property in equal or unequal shares. have buy out rights to any other co-tenant?
  • Is each Co-Tenant BorrowerCo-Tenant BorrowerBorrower consisting of tenants-in-common that own the Property in equal or unequal shares. financially able to buy out any other co-tenant?

Communication

  • Does each Co-Tenant BorrowerCo-Tenant BorrowerBorrower consisting of tenants-in-common that own the Property in equal or unequal shares. have a name, address, telephone number, and percentage of ownership interest listed?
  • Has each Co-Tenant BorrowerCo-Tenant BorrowerBorrower consisting of tenants-in-common that own the Property in equal or unequal shares. agreed to promptly notify all other Co-Tenant BorrowersCo-Tenant BorrowersBorrower consisting of tenants-in-common that own the Property in equal or unequal shares. and you if their address or telephone number changes?
  • Has a single Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. of the co-tenant representative agreed to receive any communication from you on behalf of all Co-Tenant BorrowersCo-Tenant BorrowersBorrower consisting of tenants-in-common that own the Property in equal or unequal shares. ?
302.02B

Key Principal Execution of Guaranty

Requirements

You must ensure that:

  • each Co-Tenant BorrowerCo-Tenant BorrowerBorrower consisting of tenants-in-common that own the Property in equal or unequal shares. names at least 1 Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. ; and
  • if a GuarantyGuarantyPayment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or other guaranty by a Guarantor for the Mortgage Loan. is required per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 311: Execution of Non-Recourse Guaranty, a Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. from each Co-Tenant BorrowerCo-Tenant BorrowerBorrower consisting of tenants-in-common that own the Property in equal or unequal shares. must become a GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. and execute either a Non-Recourse GuarantyNon-Recourse GuarantyGuaranty executed by a Key Principal on Form 4501 series or Form 6015 series, or approved by Fannie Mae. or Payment GuarantyPayment GuarantyGuaranty executed by a Key Principal on Form 4502 series or Form 6020 series, or approved by Fannie Mae. .
302.03

Joint and Several Borrowers with Multiple Properties

Requirements

If a Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. not in a Credit FacilityCredit FacilityStructured Transaction governed by a Master Credit Facility Agreement requiring Mortgage Loans and Properties to be cross-defaulted, and cross-collateralized. is secured by multiple PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). and any PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). is owned by a different BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , you must require each BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. to:

  • execute a single set of Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. with joint and several liability for the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. ;
  • comply with the “single purpose entity” requirements per Modifications to Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement (Co-Borrowers) (Form 6274);
  • be owned, directly or indirectly, by the same PersonsPersonsLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). having the same percentage ownership interests;
  • be ControlledControlledPossessing, directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the management and operations of an entity (e.g., through the ownership of voting securities or other ownership interests, or by contract). by the same SponsorSponsorPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). or Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. ;
  • execute Form 6274, restricting PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). Transfer/AssumptionTransfer/AssumptionTransaction changing the ownership of the Borrower or Property. or release during the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. term;
  • execute an acceptable Contribution Agreement complying with Form 6274; and
  • if separate Security InstrumentsSecurity InstrumentsInstrument creating a lien or encumbrance on 1 or more Properties and securing the Loan Document obligations. are recorded to encumber PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). in different counties, execute separate Modifications to Security Instrument (Co-Borrowers) (Form 6322) for each Security InstrumentSecurity InstrumentInstrument creating a lien or encumbrance on 1 or more Properties and securing the Loan Document obligations. .

Each PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). securing the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. must:

  • be in the same State; and
  • comply with Part II, Chapter 1: Attributes and Characteristics, Section 102.01: Single Borrower Ownership.
Section 303

Key Principals, Principals, and Guarantors

303.01

Generally

Requirements

For every Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. , you must:

  • Identify and underwrite the SponsorSponsorPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). , any GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. , and all Key PrincipalsKey PrincipalsPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. and PrincipalsPrincipalsPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,… of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. .
  • Require the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. to disclose any foreign PersonsPersonsLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). whose direct or indirect ownership interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , in the aggregate, is 10% or greater. 
  • Ensure the GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty.
    • is not a foreign person or a foreign entity, and
    • either has an ownership interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. or ensure that the GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. has adequate legal consideration to enter into the GuarantyGuarantyPayment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or other guaranty by a Guarantor for the Mortgage Loan. .

You must:

  • not deliver a Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. with
    • undisclosed PrincipalsPrincipalsPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,…, or 
    • a Blocked PersonBlocked PersonAny Person who is: on the FHFA SCP List; sanctioned or blocked by OFAC; or identified on: HUD's “Limited Denial of Participation, HUD Funding Disqualifications and Voluntary Abstentions List”; or General Services Administration’s “System for Award Management (SAM) exclusion list”… as a 
      • BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ,
      • GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. ,
      • Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , or
      • PrincipalPrincipalPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,…;
  • review the complete, unredacted organizational documents, and any amendments and restatements;
  • comply with Part III, Chapter 16: Mezzanine Financing and Preferred Equity, Section 1602: Preferred Equity if the organizational documents provide any investor having a direct or indirect ownership interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. with:
    • preferred rights to receive dividends, distributions, payments, or returns relative to other equity owners; and
    • the right to, directly or indirectly, force a
      • sale of the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). ,
      • transfer of the direct or indirect ownership interests in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , or
      • transfer of the Controlling InterestControlling InterestFor any entity, ownership or control of 50% or more of the ownership interests in the entity or the power or right to control or modify, directly or indirectly, the management and operations of the entity. in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. ; and
  • identify:
    • as a Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). with control takeover rights per the Preferred EquityPreferred EquityA direct or indirect equity investment in an entity providing that investor with preferred rights to receive dividends, distributions, payments, or returns relative to other equity owners. Checklist (Form 6441); and
    • PrincipalsPrincipalsPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,… based on the aggregate of all direct and indirect ownership interests in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. held per the following table.

If the Borrower (or the Person owning an interest in the Borrower) is a...

Then a Principal is...

General Partnership or Joint Venture

any general partner or joint venturer.

Limited Partnership

  • all general partners;
  • any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). who owns, directly or indirectly, an aggregate 25% or more limited partnership interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. through any single limited partner; and
  • any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). who owns, directly or indirectly, an aggregate 25% or more limited partnership interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. through multiple limited partners.

Privately-Held Corporation

any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). who owns 25% or more of the voting stock in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. .

Limited Liability Company

  • all non-member managers or member-managers;
  • any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). who owns, directly or indirectly, an aggregate 25% or more membership interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. through any single member; and
  • any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). who owns, directly or indirectly, an aggregate 25% or more membership interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. through multiple members.
Co-Tenant Borrower any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). who owns, directly or indirectly, a 25% or more ownership interest in each co-tenant.

Trust (other than a Land Trust)

  • the grantor (if the trust is a revocable trust or if the grantor or settlor has retained powers); 
  • any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). who has a 25% or more beneficial interest in the trust; and
  • any trustee.

Land Trust

any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). who has

 

  • the power of direction, and
  • a 25% or more beneficial ownership interest in the land trust.

Guidance

For example:  BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ABC Apartments, LLC has the following ownership structure:

Equity Owner Role Direct Ownership % in Borrower Member Equity Owner and % Interest Aggregate Indirect Ownership % in Borrower
ABC Reality, LLC Managing Member 1% John Doe - 100% 1%
Member A, LLC Non-managing Member 19.80% Bob Smith - 50% 9.9%
Others - 50% 9.9%
Member B, LLC Non-managing Member 19.80% Bob Smith - 50% 9.9%
Others - 50% 9.9%
Member C, LLC Non-managing Member 19.80% Bob Smith - 20% 3.96%
XYZ Owner, LP - 80% 15.84%
Member D, LLC Non-managing Member 19.80% Bob Smith - 50% 9.9%
Sally White - 50% 9.9%
Member E, LLC Non-managing Member 19.80% Bob Smith - 50% 9.9%
Others - 50% 9.9%

In addition, the ownership interest of XYZ Owner, LP is:

Equity Owner Role Direct Ownership % in XYZ Owner, LP Aggregate Indirect Ownership % in Borrower
987 Investor, LLC General Partner 1% 0.16%
Sally White Limited Partner 99% 15.68%

You must identify and underwrite:

  • Bob Smith as a PrincipalPrincipalPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,… of ABC Realty based on his aggregate 43.56% indirect ownership interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ; and
  • Sally White as a PrincipalPrincipalPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,… of ABC Realty based on her aggregate 25.58% indirect ownership interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. .

It is immaterial that:

  • neither Bob Smith nor Sally White has any direct ownership interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. or the managing member of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ; and
  • none of the non-managing members of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. owns greater than the 25% direct interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. that would qualify for being identified as a PrincipalPrincipalPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,….
303.02

Entity Review

Guidance

When you review an entity, consider the following questions:

  • If it is an existing entity (e.g., a corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other acceptable structure) that is not newly formed, does it comply with the requirements for a BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. owning more than a single asset per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 302.01: Single-Asset Entity?
  • Is it a well-capitalized, stable, ongoing business that would be expected to:
    • Remain financially healthy?
    • Support the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). ?
    • Meet all GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. requirements and obligations under the GuarantyGuarantyPayment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or other guaranty by a Guarantor for the Mortgage Loan. ?
    • Have assets and net worth that are significantly greater than what would be minimally acceptable for an individual Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. ?
303.03

Fund Review

Guidance

When you review a fund, consider the following questions:

  • What is the experience and performance history of the fund manager with similar funds?
  • Can the fund raise equity from financially substantial investors?
  • What is the performance of the fund?
  • What is the leverage level of the fund?
  • What is the net worth and liquidity of the fund?
  • What is the type and quality of
    • the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). and market,
    • other existing properties and markets, and
    • any potential additional properties and markets targeted by the fund pursuant to its agreements?

Additionally, you should review the organizational documents and private placement memorandum (if applicable) for the following information:

  • the fund’s expiration date;
  • any extension to the fund’s existence and conditions to approve that extension; and
  • the process for winding up the business affairs of the fund, including whether the fund is organized in a state that requires the orderly dissolution of investment funds, such as Delaware or Illinois.
Section 304

Limited Experience Owner

Requirements

You must determine if any SponsorSponsorPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). , Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. is a Limited Experienced OwnerLimited Experienced OwnerAny Sponsor, Key Principal, or Guarantor who has either: never obtained a prior Fannie Mae multifamily Mortgage Loan; or during the last 10 years, not owned a Controlling Interest in one or more multifamily properties for at least: 5 consecutive years; or 2 consecutive years if the….

To determine if a Co-Tenant BorrowerCo-Tenant BorrowerBorrower consisting of tenants-in-common that own the Property in equal or unequal shares. is a Limited Experienced OwnerLimited Experienced OwnerAny Sponsor, Key Principal, or Guarantor who has either: never obtained a prior Fannie Mae multifamily Mortgage Loan; or during the last 10 years, not owned a Controlling Interest in one or more multifamily properties for at least: 5 consecutive years; or 2 consecutive years if the…, you:

  • must analyze the PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). named as the co-tenant representative per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 302.02: Co-Tenant Borrowers; and
  • may exclude from the analysis any:
    • passive Tenant in Common Member, who is solely named a Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. to comply with Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 302.02: Co-Tenant Borrowers; or
    • BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. whose Controlling InterestControlling InterestFor any entity, ownership or control of 50% or more of the ownership interests in the entity or the power or right to control or modify, directly or indirectly, the management and operations of the entity. is owned by a Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. that does not meet the definition of a Limited Experienced OwnerLimited Experienced OwnerAny Sponsor, Key Principal, or Guarantor who has either: never obtained a prior Fannie Mae multifamily Mortgage Loan; or during the last 10 years, not owned a Controlling Interest in one or more multifamily properties for at least: 5 consecutive years; or 2 consecutive years if the….

For each Limited Experienced OwnerLimited Experienced OwnerAny Sponsor, Key Principal, or Guarantor who has either: never obtained a prior Fannie Mae multifamily Mortgage Loan; or during the last 10 years, not owned a Controlling Interest in one or more multifamily properties for at least: 5 consecutive years; or 2 consecutive years if the…:

  • verify the identity of the SponsorSponsorPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). and each Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. , or any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). who owns a Controlling InterestControlling InterestFor any entity, ownership or control of 50% or more of the ownership interests in the entity or the power or right to control or modify, directly or indirectly, the management and operations of the entity. in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , using a current
    • driver’s license or passport,
    • personal residence, and
    • business address (not a P.O. Box); 
  • ensure your Credit Underwriting or Screening team meets, in person or virtually, each individual:
    • identified as, or on behalf of, the Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. ; or
    • who owns, directly or indirectly, a Controlling InterestControlling InterestFor any entity, ownership or control of 50% or more of the ownership interests in the entity or the power or right to control or modify, directly or indirectly, the management and operations of the entity. in
      • the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ,
      • any Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , or
      • any GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. ;
  • for any individual identified as a Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. , or who owns a Controlling InterestControlling InterestFor any entity, ownership or control of 50% or more of the ownership interests in the entity or the power or right to control or modify, directly or indirectly, the management and operations of the entity. in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. :
    • obtain a resume; and
    • verify employment history using
      • a Lexis-Nexis report, or
      • other industry standard background reporting tool;
  • review, for each Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. , or PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). who owns a Controlling InterestControlling InterestFor any entity, ownership or control of 50% or more of the ownership interests in the entity or the power or right to control or modify, directly or indirectly, the management and operations of the entity. in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , their:
    • investment profile;
    • business goals; and
    • primary sources of income, which must be consistent with business activities;
  • obtain evidence of the origin of transaction funds for
    • an AcquisitionAcquisitionAny Purchase of either the: Property’s fee simple or leasehold interest via a deed transfer; or Controlling Interest in the Borrower. , or
    • cash-in refinances requiring the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. to deposit additional funds at closing; and
  • determine any appropriate adjustments to the reported liquidity and net worth of the SponsorSponsorPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). and each Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. , including:
    • verifying liquidity based on 3 consecutive months of bank or brokerage statements for accounts (a bank or brokerage letter alone is insufficient to verify liquidity); and
    • using best efforts to verify the value (including ownership interest and debt outstanding) of all real estate owned, directly or indirectly, using
      • K-1 statements,
      • CoStar or similar service, or
      • mortgage loan verification from other creditors.

Guidance

You should consider if the additional underwriting requirements are appropriate for any BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , SponsorSponsorPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). , GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. , or Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. with whom you have never originated a multifamily Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. , even if they are not a Limited Experienced OwnerLimited Experienced OwnerAny Sponsor, Key Principal, or Guarantor who has either: never obtained a prior Fannie Mae multifamily Mortgage Loan; or during the last 10 years, not owned a Controlling Interest in one or more multifamily properties for at least: 5 consecutive years; or 2 consecutive years if the….

Section 305

Financial Statements

Requirements

You must:

  • obtain signed financial statements dated within 15 months of the Commitment DateCommitment DateDate a Commitment is confirmed by Fannie Mae per Part IV, Chapter 2: Rate Lock and Committing, Section 204: Commitments. from all parties relevant to the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. ; and
  • ensure all:
    • Potential Red Flags for Mortgage Fraud and Other Suspicious Activity were considered; and
    • unresolved red flags were reported per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 310: Compliance.

For all financial statements, you must collect:

  • a list of all other assets, including
    • notes receivable from related entities, and
    • an estimate of the market value of each asset with the basis for calculating value estimates; and
  • all liabilities and contingent liabilities, including
    • debts under lines or letters of credit,
    • personal guaranties,
    • unmet obligations to partnerships or other entities, and
    • other future obligations, with their amount and timing.

For all Mortgage LoansMortgage LoansMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. , you must determine any:

  • appropriate adjustments to the reported net worth and liquidity of the SponsorSponsorPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). and each Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. ; and
  • other factors that may impact the party’s financial position immediately or during the term of the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. (including any known threat of potential lawsuits that may arise from the parties’ business operations).
Section 306

Schedule of Real Estate Owned (SREO)

Requirements

You must:

  • obtain an SREOSREOCertified document listing all real estate equity interests the Person owns. by the SponsorSponsorPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). , Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. and GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. for all real estate assets, including:
    • lender;
    • address;
    • whether the loan is fixed or variable rate;
    • amortizing DSCRDSCROn an annual basis or any specified period, the ratio of Net Cash Flow to the total of:  principal, interest, and required Mezzanine Financing or Hard Pay Preferred Equity payments. ;
    • Loan-to-Value RatioLoan-to-Value RatioRatio of the actual aggregate UPB of the Mortgage Loan, plus any Pre-Existing Mortgage Loans, plus any Hard Pay Preferred Equity, plus any Mezzanine Financing, to the value of the Property, expressed as a percentage.  ;
    • acquisition year;
    • acquisition price;
    • current market value;
    • ownership percentage; and
    • maturity date; and
  • fully analyze:
    • the SREOSREOCertified document listing all real estate equity interests the Person owns. , including non-multifamily properties;
    • your identification and mitigation of underperforming properties;
    • upcoming maturities; and
    • recourse debt.
Section 307

Certifications

307.01

Multifamily Underwriting Certificate (Form 6460)

Requirements

You must:

  • obtain the appropriate Multifamily Underwriting CertificateMultifamily Underwriting CertificateMultifamily Underwriting Certificate (Form 6460 series) , and/or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae that provides underwriting information for a Mortgage Loan. (Form 6460) from
    • the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ,
    • any GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. , and
    • each Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. ; and
  • retain a copy of each Form 6460 in your Servicing FileServicing FileYour file for each Mortgage Loan serviced. . 

You must ensure the Form 6460: 

  • is signed and certified as
    •  true,
    • correct, and
    • complete;
  • has all corresponding financial documents attached;
  • includes representations by the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. , or Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. that, to their knowledge, all
    •  financial statements and schedules
      •   are dated within 15 months of the certification date,
      •   were prepared by the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. , or Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. or their independent accounting firm,
      •   are true, correct, and provide a current and accurate account of the financial condition of the
        •    PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). ,
        • BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ,
        • Key PrincipalsKey PrincipalsPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , and
        • GuarantorsGuarantorsKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. ; and   
    •  PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). condition information provided to you or to the PCA ConsultantPCA ConsultantIndividual or firm conducting a PCA and preparing a PCA Report. is correct as of the date provided; and
  • either:
    • is dated within 90 days before the Commitment DateCommitment DateDate a Commitment is confirmed by Fannie Mae per Part IV, Chapter 2: Rate Lock and Committing, Section 204: Commitments. ; or
    • includes a certification of no material adverse changes to the financial condition shown in the financial statements delivered per the Form 6460    from each of the
      • BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , 
      • Key PrincipalsKey PrincipalsPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , and
      • GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. .
307.02

Brokered Transaction Certifications

Requirements

For any Brokered TransactionBrokered TransactionAny Mortgage Loan sourced by you using a third party (e.g., a Mortgage Loan Broker or Correspondent) for which the third party receives a referral or other similar fee paid by you or on behalf of the Borrower.  A Brokered Transaction does not include using an investment sale broker retained solely…, you must ensure the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , all Key PrincipalsKey PrincipalsPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , and any GuarantorsGuarantorsKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. directly deliver all:

  • financial statements and schedules to you, including:
    • PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). rent rolls;
    • Cooperative Maintenance FeeCooperative Maintenance FeePeriodic fee assessed each shareholder or owner of a Cooperative Organization to fund costs and expenses associated with ongoing operations of the Cooperative Property. schedules;
    • PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). operating statements;
    • BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. financial statements; and
    • other related documents; and
  • PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). condition information to you or the PCA ConsultantPCA ConsultantIndividual or firm conducting a PCA and preparing a PCA Report. , including:
    • inspection records;
    • maintenance records;
    • pre-site visit questionnaire;
    • capital improvement plans; and
    • other relevant information.

For any Brokered TransactionBrokered TransactionAny Mortgage Loan sourced by you using a third party (e.g., a Mortgage Loan Broker or Correspondent) for which the third party receives a referral or other similar fee paid by you or on behalf of the Borrower.  A Brokered Transaction does not include using an investment sale broker retained solely…, you must certify in your Transaction Approval Memo that you directly, not through a BrokerBrokerThird-party Person who arranges Mortgage Loan financing on the Borrower’s behalf, or Transfers/Assumptions on behalf of the new Borrower for an assumption, or transferee for a transfer. or Correspondent:

  • obtained and reviewed all underwriting source documents from the
    • SponsorSponsorPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). /BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ,
    • Key PrincipalsKey PrincipalsPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , and
    • GuarantorsGuarantorsKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. ;
  • underwrote the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. ;
  • engaged all third-party reports/consultants; and
  • entered accurate and complete BrokerBrokerThird-party Person who arranges Mortgage Loan financing on the Borrower’s behalf, or Transfers/Assumptions on behalf of the new Borrower for an assumption, or transferee for a transfer. or Correspondent information into
    • DUS GatewayDUS GatewayMultifamily pre-acquisition system, or any successor systems, recording deal registration, Pre-Review and/or waiver tracking, Mortgage Loan Commitments, and decision records. , and
    • acquisition systems.
Section 308

Fraudulent Conveyance

Requirements

You must not obtain a CommitmentCommitmentContractual agreement between you and Fannie Mae where Fannie Mae agrees to buy a Mortgage Loan at a future date in exchange for an MBS, or at a specific price for a Cash Mortgage Loan, and you agree to Deliver that Mortgage Loan. for any Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. if you believe that the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , Key PrincipalsKey PrincipalsPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , PrincipalsPrincipalsPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,…, or GuarantorsGuarantorsKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. intend to delay, hinder, or defraud creditors.

Guidance

To show that you have made the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. in good faith, consider the following questions:

  • Have you carefully reviewed the facts so that you have a clear defense to potential fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer claims?
  • Have you obtained a Form 6460 that confirms the Borrower’sBorrower’sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. good faith?
Section 309

Applicant Experience Check

Requirements

For all Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. applications and any Transfer/AssumptionTransfer/AssumptionTransaction changing the ownership of the Borrower or Property. , you must:

  • perform an ACheckACheckLender due diligence performed for the Borrower, Key Principal, and Principal using the ACheckTM application.  per the timing below for
    • the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ,
    • each Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. ,
    • each PrincipalPrincipalPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,…,
    • each GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. , and
    • any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). who owns a Controlling InterestControlling InterestFor any entity, ownership or control of 50% or more of the ownership interests in the entity or the power or right to control or modify, directly or indirectly, the management and operations of the entity. in an entity
      • Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , or
      • GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. ; and
  • receive a "You can proceed" response.
ACheck Timing
For all... You must perform an ACheck...
  • Mortgage Loans, and
  • Transfer/Assumptions
  • upon accepting a signed application;
  • within 1 Business DayBusiness DayAny day other than a Saturday, Sunday, day when Fannie Mae is closed, day when the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is closed, or for any MBS and required remittance withdrawal, day when the Federal Reserve Bank is closed in the district where any of the MBS funds are held. before Rate LockRate LockAgreement between you and the Investor containing the terms of the Lender-Arranged Sale or Multifamily Trading Desk trade of the Mortgage Loan and the MBS terms and conditions relating to the underlying MBS, if applicable, which may be documented via a recorded telephone conversation. ;
  • within 3 Business DaysBusiness DaysAny day other than a Saturday, Sunday, day when Fannie Mae is closed, day when the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is closed, or for any MBS and required remittance withdrawal, day when the Federal Reserve Bank is closed in the district where any of the MBS funds are held. before the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. ; and
  • within 1 Business DayBusiness DayAny day other than a Saturday, Sunday, day when Fannie Mae is closed, day when the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is closed, or for any MBS and required remittance withdrawal, day when the Federal Reserve Bank is closed in the district where any of the MBS funds are held. before DeliveryDeliverySubmission of all correct, accurate, and certifiable documents, data, and information with all applicable documents properly completed, executed, and recorded as needed, and any deficiencies resolved to Fannie Mae’s satisfaction. .

Guidance

For any extended Rate LockRate LockAgreement between you and the Investor containing the terms of the Lender-Arranged Sale or Multifamily Trading Desk trade of the Mortgage Loan and the MBS terms and conditions relating to the underlying MBS, if applicable, which may be documented via a recorded telephone conversation. (e.g., 180 days), you should consider performing an additional ACheckACheckLender due diligence performed for the Borrower, Key Principal, and Principal using the ACheckTM application. between Rate LockRate LockAgreement between you and the Investor containing the terms of the Lender-Arranged Sale or Multifamily Trading Desk trade of the Mortgage Loan and the MBS terms and conditions relating to the underlying MBS, if applicable, which may be documented via a recorded telephone conversation. and DeliveryDeliverySubmission of all correct, accurate, and certifiable documents, data, and information with all applicable documents properly completed, executed, and recorded as needed, and any deficiencies resolved to Fannie Mae’s satisfaction. .

Operating Procedures

The ACheckACheckLender due diligence performed for the Borrower, Key Principal, and Principal using the ACheckTM application. application is available at https://multifamily.fanniemae.com/applications-technology/acheck.

ACheck Frequently Asked Questions
Question Answer
What information do you need to perform an ACheck?

The applicant’s

 

  • tax identification number, or
  • Social Security number.
How do you view ACheck results?

The ACheckACheckLender due diligence performed for the Borrower, Key Principal, and Principal using the ACheckTM application. application will immediately respond either

 

  • “You can proceed”, or
  • “Do not continue processing”.
What must you do if you receive a "You can proceed" response?

For each applicant, you must:

 

  • receive a “You can proceed” response to proceed with the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. application;
  • complete full credit underwriting; and
  • not interpret this ACheckACheckLender due diligence performed for the Borrower, Key Principal, and Principal using the ACheckTM application. response to mean the applicant is approved.
What must you do if you receive a "Do not continue processing" response?

If the ACheckACheckLender due diligence performed for the Borrower, Key Principal, and Principal using the ACheckTM application. response is “Do not continue processing the transaction involving this applicant” (or similar wording), you must:

 

  • comply with all ACheckACheckLender due diligence performed for the Borrower, Key Principal, and Principal using the ACheckTM application. instructions; and
  • not proceed with the application by omitting any BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , PrincipalPrincipalPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,…, or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. who received a “Do Not Process” response.
What about confidentiality? 
  • Fannie Mae will not provide any information regarding a “Do not continue processing” response for a particular
    • BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ,
    • Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. ,
    • PrincipalPrincipalPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,…, or
    • GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. .
  • You must establish procedures ensuring all ACheckACheckLender due diligence performed for the Borrower, Key Principal, and Principal using the ACheckTM application. responses remain confidential.
Section 310

Compliance

Requirements

You must:

  • unless you are subject to, and complying with, the Bank Secrecy ActBank Secrecy ActFinancial Recordkeeping and Reporting of Currency and Foreign Transactions Act of 1970 (31 U.S.C. 5311 et seq.). , establish and maintain effective procedures and controls (including employee training), similar to those required by the Bank Secrecy ActBank Secrecy ActFinancial Recordkeeping and Reporting of Currency and Foreign Transactions Act of 1970 (31 U.S.C. 5311 et seq.). , to prevent, identify, and report potential:
    • mortgage fraud; and
    • other suspicious activity; and
  • confirm every BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , PrincipalPrincipalPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,…, or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. is not a Blocked PersonBlocked PersonAny Person who is: on the FHFA SCP List; sanctioned or blocked by OFAC; or identified on: HUD's “Limited Denial of Participation, HUD Funding Disqualifications and Voluntary Abstentions List”; or General Services Administration’s “System for Award Management (SAM) exclusion list”….

Operating Procedures

If you identify Potential Red Flags for Mortgage Fraud and Other Suspicious Activity:

  1. Do not inform the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , any BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. AffiliateAffiliateWhen referring to an affiliate of a Lender, any other Person or entity that Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, the Lender. When referring to an affiliate of a Borrower or Key Principal: any Person that owns any direct ownership interest in Borrower or Key…, Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , PrincipalPrincipalPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,…, or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. .
  2. Evaluate the red flags to determine if a plausible business explanation exists.
  3. Immediately report any unresolved red flags indicative of mortgage fraud or other suspicious activity to:
    • https://fims.my.salesforce-sites.com/MortgageFraudReport or (800) 232-6643; and
    • Lender Assessment OversightLender Assessment OversightTeam that can be contacted at [email protected]. .
  4. Maintain all documentation relating to the potential mortgage fraud or other suspicious activity.
  5. Promptly provide all related documentation to Fannie Mae upon request.
  6. Do not provide any information to Fannie Mae that would indicate whether you have filed a Suspicious Activity ReportSuspicious Activity ReportReport made by a financial institution to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), regarding suspicious or potentially suspicious activity. (SAR) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

If you identify any BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , PrincipalPrincipalPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,…, or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. as a Blocked PersonBlocked PersonAny Person who is: on the FHFA SCP List; sanctioned or blocked by OFAC; or identified on: HUD's “Limited Denial of Participation, HUD Funding Disqualifications and Voluntary Abstentions List”; or General Services Administration’s “System for Award Management (SAM) exclusion list”…:

  1. Report the Blocked PersonBlocked PersonAny Person who is: on the FHFA SCP List; sanctioned or blocked by OFAC; or identified on: HUD's “Limited Denial of Participation, HUD Funding Disqualifications and Voluntary Abstentions List”; or General Services Administration’s “System for Award Management (SAM) exclusion list”… to Lender Assessment OversightLender Assessment OversightTeam that can be contacted at [email protected]. within 24 hours.
  2. Maintain all documentation relating to your searches.
  3. Promptly provide all related documentation to Fannie Mae upon request.
  4. Do not
  • DeliverDeliverSubmission of all correct, accurate, and certifiable documents, data, and information with all applicable documents properly completed, executed, and recorded as needed, and any deficiencies resolved to Fannie Mae’s satisfaction. the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. , or
  • proceed with the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. by omitting any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private).  that is a Blocked PersonBlocked PersonAny Person who is: on the FHFA SCP List; sanctioned or blocked by OFAC; or identified on: HUD's “Limited Denial of Participation, HUD Funding Disqualifications and Voluntary Abstentions List”; or General Services Administration’s “System for Award Management (SAM) exclusion list”….
Section 311

Execution of Non-Recourse Guaranty

Requirements

You must obtain a Non-Recourse GuarantyNon-Recourse GuarantyGuaranty executed by a Key Principal on Form 4501 series or Form 6015 series, or approved by Fannie Mae. from a Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. (the GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. ) for any Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. that has:

  • an Underwritten DSCRUnderwritten DSCRRatio of Underwritten Net Cash Flow to the annual debt service for a Mortgage Loan amount based on a level debt service payment with the applicable amortization, and calculated per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 203: Income Analysis, as adjusted for the applicable products and… less than
    • 1.35 for fixed rate, or
    • 1.10 for variable rate; or
  • an LTVLTVRatio of the actual aggregate UPB of the Mortgage Loan, plus any Pre-Existing Mortgage Loans, plus any Hard Pay Preferred Equity, plus any Mezzanine Financing, to the value of the Property, expressed as a percentage.   greater than 65%.

You do not need to obtain a Non-Recourse GuarantyNon-Recourse GuarantyGuaranty executed by a Key Principal on Form 4501 series or Form 6015 series, or approved by Fannie Mae. if the

  • BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. is a Cooperative OrganizationCooperative OrganizationCorporation or legal entity where each shareholder or equity owner is granted the right to occupy a unit in a multifamily residential property under a proprietary lease or occupancy agreement. , or
  • Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. (who would otherwise be the GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. ) is a publicly traded entity.
Section 312

Conflict Mortgage Loans

312.01

Description

Requirements

Conflict Mortgage Loan Type

Conflict Mortgage Loan

  • Any Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. in which:
    • you, or any of your LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. AffiliatesAffiliatesWhen referring to an affiliate of a Lender, any other Person or entity that Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, the Lender. When referring to an affiliate of a Borrower or Key Principal: any Person that owns any direct ownership interest in Borrower or Key… or Lender Senior ExecutivesLender Senior ExecutivesFor any Lender any:   a.  senior executive officer serving as its president, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, chief production officer, chief underwriter, chief asset manager, chief legal officer, chief information security officer, chief compliance…
      • owns (or will own) any direct or indirect equity interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , or
      • directly or indirectly controls the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ; or
    • any of your employees, or a group of your employees, owns (or will own) more than a 5% direct or indirect equity interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. .
  • Any Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. with DLA Mezzanine FinancingDLA Mezzanine FinancingMezzanine Financing provided by an approved mezzanine lending affiliate of a DUS Lender. .

 

Any equity interest you acquire in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. relating solely to obtaining the associated LIHTCsLIHTCsFederal program offering tax credits to owners of eligible properties that contain low-income occupants and rent restrictions. is not considered when determining if the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. is a Conflict Mortgage Loan (see Part III, Chapter 7: Multifamily Affordable Housing Properties, Section 709: LIHTC Properties – Lender Equity Interest).

Prohibited Conflict Mortgage Loan

Any Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. in which:

 

  • you or any single Lender Senior ExecutiveLender Senior ExecutiveFor any Lender any:   a.  senior executive officer serving as its president, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, chief production officer, chief underwriter, chief asset manager, chief legal officer, chief information security officer, chief compliance… of yours owns more than a 5% direct or indirect equity interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ; 
  • any group of your Lender Senior ExecutivesLender Senior ExecutivesFor any Lender any:   a.  senior executive officer serving as its president, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, chief production officer, chief underwriter, chief asset manager, chief legal officer, chief information security officer, chief compliance… together owns more than a 10% direct or indirect equity interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ; or
  • you or any of your LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. AffiliatesAffiliatesWhen referring to an affiliate of a Lender, any other Person or entity that Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, the Lender. When referring to an affiliate of a Borrower or Key Principal: any Person that owns any direct ownership interest in Borrower or Key… is the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). manager.
Controlling Conflict Mortgage Loan

Any Conflict Mortgage Loan where:

 

  • you
    • can (other than through the exercise of a lender's rights and remedies under the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. ) require changes to the management, operations, or decision-making of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , the Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). holding a Controlling InterestControlling InterestFor any entity, ownership or control of 50% or more of the ownership interests in the entity or the power or right to control or modify, directly or indirectly, the management and operations of the entity. in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. or Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , or any PrincipalPrincipalPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,… or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. , or
    • own any Preferred EquityPreferred EquityA direct or indirect equity investment in an entity providing that investor with preferred rights to receive dividends, distributions, payments, or returns relative to other equity owners. in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ; 
  • any of your LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. AffiliatesAffiliatesWhen referring to an affiliate of a Lender, any other Person or entity that Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, the Lender. When referring to an affiliate of a Borrower or Key Principal: any Person that owns any direct ownership interest in Borrower or Key… or any employees or any group of employees of yours or any of your LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. AffiliatesAffiliatesWhen referring to an affiliate of a Lender, any other Person or entity that Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, the Lender. When referring to an affiliate of a Borrower or Key Principal: any Person that owns any direct ownership interest in Borrower or Key…
    • can require changes to the management, operations, or decision-making of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , the Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). holding a Controlling InterestControlling InterestFor any entity, ownership or control of 50% or more of the ownership interests in the entity or the power or right to control or modify, directly or indirectly, the management and operations of the entity. in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. or Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , or any PrincipalPrincipalPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,… or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. , 
    • individually or together own a 25% direct or indirect equity interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. or in any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). holding a Controlling InterestControlling InterestFor any entity, ownership or control of 50% or more of the ownership interests in the entity or the power or right to control or modify, directly or indirectly, the management and operations of the entity. in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. at or after loan origination (including any interest acquired as part of a Transfer/AssumptionTransfer/AssumptionTransaction changing the ownership of the Borrower or Property. ), 
    • own any Preferred EquityPreferred EquityA direct or indirect equity investment in an entity providing that investor with preferred rights to receive dividends, distributions, payments, or returns relative to other equity owners. in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , or
    • exercises rights under DLA Mezzanine FinancingDLA Mezzanine FinancingMezzanine Financing provided by an approved mezzanine lending affiliate of a DUS Lender. that results in a Controlling Conflict Mortgage Loan under these requirements; or
  • any of your Lender Senior ExecutivesLender Senior ExecutivesFor any Lender any:   a.  senior executive officer serving as its president, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, chief production officer, chief underwriter, chief asset manager, chief legal officer, chief information security officer, chief compliance… owns any direct or indirect equity interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. .

You must not

  • DeliverDeliverSubmission of all correct, accurate, and certifiable documents, data, and information with all applicable documents properly completed, executed, and recorded as needed, and any deficiencies resolved to Fannie Mae’s satisfaction. a Prohibited Conflict Mortgage Loan, or
  • cause any Portfolio Mortgage LoanPortfolio Mortgage LoanMortgage Loan purchased by Fannie Mae and held as of a certain date regardless of whether it is a Cash Mortgage Loan or an MBS Mortgage Loan. to become a Prohibited Conflict Mortgage Loan.
312.02

Restrictions

312.02A

Underwriting

Requirements

You must ensure that no LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. employee or other person involved in Conflict Mortgage Loan underwriting and approval owns any direct or indirect equity interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. .

You must include the following in your Transaction Approval Memo:

  • the amount of any direct or indirect equity interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. owned by any Lender Senior ExecutiveLender Senior ExecutiveFor any Lender any:   a.  senior executive officer serving as its president, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, chief production officer, chief underwriter, chief asset manager, chief legal officer, chief information security officer, chief compliance…, other LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. employee or group of employees; and
  • answers to the following questions, including an explanation if your answer to a question is yes:
    • Does any Lender Senior ExecutiveLender Senior ExecutiveFor any Lender any:   a.  senior executive officer serving as its president, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, chief production officer, chief underwriter, chief asset manager, chief legal officer, chief information security officer, chief compliance…, other LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. employee or group of employees, or any person who participated in the underwriting or approval of the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. , own any direct or indirect equity interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ?
    • Can any Lender Senior ExecutiveLender Senior ExecutiveFor any Lender any:   a.  senior executive officer serving as its president, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, chief production officer, chief underwriter, chief asset manager, chief legal officer, chief information security officer, chief compliance…, other LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. employee or group of employees, or any person who participated in the underwriting or approval of the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. , require changes to the management, operations, or decision-making of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ?

In addition, your underwriting submission must include:

  • copies of the Borrower'sBorrower'sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. organizational documents and financial statements;
  • copies of all organizational documents and financial statements for any Lender AffiliateLender AffiliateOther Person or entity that Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, the Lender. that holds a direct or indirect equity ownership interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ; and
  • an organizational chart or diagram showing the:
    • Borrower'sBorrower'sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. complete ownership structure;
    • relationship among the LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. , BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , and applicable Lender AffiliateLender AffiliateOther Person or entity that Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, the Lender. ; and
    • percentage ownership of each entity.

Operating Procedures

You must designate the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. as a Conflict Mortgage Loan in C&DC&DElectronic committing and delivery system used for issuing and confirming Commitments for acquiring Mortgage Loans, or any such successor system. .

312.02B

Servicing

Requirements

As ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. of a Controlling Conflict Mortgage Loan, you must not

  • participate in loss mitigation or special asset management decisions if it becomes a Non-Performing Mortgage LoanNon-Performing Mortgage LoanMortgage Loan with an uncured default. , or
  • be notified of, or participate in, any negotiations or communications between Fannie Mae and the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. , or PrincipalPrincipalPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,… (or any AffiliateAffiliateWhen referring to an affiliate of a Lender, any other Person or entity that Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, the Lender. When referring to an affiliate of a Borrower or Key Principal: any Person that owns any direct ownership interest in Borrower or Key… of any of them).

Fannie Mae will make reasonable efforts to provide copies of written communications between Fannie Mae and other parties.

These servicing restrictions apply as long as the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. is considered a Controlling Conflict Mortgage Loan.

Operating Procedures

  1. Fannie Mae has sole discretion to decide what action, if any, to take regarding any Controlling Conflict Mortgage Loan, any PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). securing a Controlling Conflict Mortgage Loan, or any BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. or GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. .
  2. If Fannie Mae decides that a Controlling Conflict Mortgage Loan has a material risk of default or other characteristics of increased risk, it can
    • designate a substitute servicer or subservicer, or
    • terminate (with or without cause) your right to service the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. .
  3. Fannie Mae will comply with the Program Rules Part 3 Sections B and C relating to Fannie Mae initiated servicing transfers.  After servicing is transferred, you will retain your loss sharing obligation.
312.02C

No First Right of Refusal

Requirements

You will not have any First Right of Refusal to purchase a PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). that secured a Conflict Mortgage Loan, even if the Loss Sharing Addendum to the MSSAMSSAProgram Documents per the Multifamily Selling and Servicing Agreement. grants you this right.

312.02D

Additional Disclosure

Operating Procedures

For an MBSMBSMortgage-Backed Security backed by a Conflict Mortgage Loan, you must indicate in C&DC&DElectronic committing and delivery system used for issuing and confirming Commitments for acquiring Mortgage Loans, or any such successor system.

  • that additional disclosure is required, and
  • whether it is the LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. , a Lender AffiliateLender AffiliateOther Person or entity that Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, the Lender. , a Lender Senior ExecutiveLender Senior ExecutiveFor any Lender any:   a.  senior executive officer serving as its president, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, chief production officer, chief underwriter, chief asset manager, chief legal officer, chief information security officer, chief compliance…, a LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. employee, or group of employees who has a Controlling InterestControlling InterestFor any entity, ownership or control of 50% or more of the ownership interests in the entity or the power or right to control or modify, directly or indirectly, the management and operations of the entity. or a non-Controlling InterestControlling InterestFor any entity, ownership or control of 50% or more of the ownership interests in the entity or the power or right to control or modify, directly or indirectly, the management and operations of the entity. .
312.02E

Notifications

Requirements

If, after delivering a Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. , it becomes a Conflict Mortgage Loan, you must deliver all materials described in this Section to Multifamily Asset ManagementMultifamily Asset ManagementTeam that can be contacted at [email protected]. within 30 days after acquiring each equity interest. 

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