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Green Rewards Efficiency Measure Verification

For all Green Rewards Mortgage LoansGreen Rewards Mortgage LoansMortgage Loan secured by a Property where the Borrower agrees to undertake 1 or more Energy- and Water-Efficiency Measures that comply with Part III: Products and Features, Section 403. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must ensure a Green Rewards VerificationGreen Rewards VerificationGreen Rewards Mortgage Loan Property inspection ensuring all Efficiency Measures were correctly installed. inspection is performed for all Efficiency MeasuresEfficiency MeasuresEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. to confirm correct installation, and identify any errors that may hinder the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential property securing the Mortgage Loan and including the land (or Leasehold interest in land), Improvements, and personal property (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code). achieving the expected savings and benefits.

1.  Green Rewards Verification Inspection

For a Green Rewards VerificationGreen Rewards VerificationGreen Rewards Mortgage Loan Property inspection ensuring all Efficiency Measures were correctly installed. inspection, the inspector must use the Green Rewards Verification Inspection Form (Form 4221) that is pre-populated with PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential property securing the Mortgage Loan and including the land (or Leasehold interest in land), Improvements, and personal property (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code). information and the Efficiency MeasuresEfficiency MeasuresEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. identified as Green Rewards Repairs in the Completion/Repair ScheduleCompletion/Repair ScheduleThe Required Repair Schedule to the Multifamily Loan Agreement () and the applicable parts of the Multifamily Loan Agreement (or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae) that evidence the: Borrower’s agreement to perform Completion/Repairs and other identified capital improvements; terms for….  The ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must submit Form 4221 within 60 days after the Green Rewards VerificationGreen Rewards VerificationGreen Rewards Mortgage Loan Property inspection ensuring all Efficiency Measures were correctly installed. inspection date, and timely resolve any issues identified by Fannie Mae.

2.  Minimum Inspector Qualifications

Third-party or ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). staff must attend Fannie Mae's Green Rewards VerificationGreen Rewards VerificationGreen Rewards Mortgage Loan Property inspection ensuring all Efficiency Measures were correctly installed. inspection training on the requirements, processes, and documentation before conducting Green Rewards VerificationGreen Rewards VerificationGreen Rewards Mortgage Loan Property inspection ensuring all Efficiency Measures were correctly installed. inspections.

The minimum inspector qualifications correspond to the applicable Efficiency MeasureEfficiency MeasureEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. type, and may be held by the inspection project team, rather than by an individual inspector.  

Efficiency Measures Description Minimum Inspector Qualification
Basic

Simple upgrades such as:

 

  • low-flow water fixtures; or
  • lighting improvements.
 ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must ensure the inspector is either a qualified third-party or ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). staff per Part V, Chapter 5: Surveillance, Section 502.03: Property Inspection Protocols and Part V, Chapter 5: Surveillance, Section 502.05: Property Inspector Qualifications. 
Complex

Upgrades and changes to building systems, such as:

 

  • heat recovery ventilation systems; or
  • boiler controls.
  • For Solar PV SystemSolar PV SystemA renewable energy system located on the Property that converts sunlight into electricity and/or a battery storage system containing lithium ion batteries or equivalent technology capable of storing electricity received from the electric grid or a renewable energy system and delivering stored… Efficiency MeasuresEfficiency MeasuresEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must retain a
  • For other Efficiency MeasuresEfficiency MeasuresEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must retain a qualified PCA High Performance Building Consultant per Form 4099.

3.  Unit Inspection

The inspector must inspect a minimum number of occupied and vacant units as follows:

Total number of units Minimum number of units to be inspected
Less than 20 3 units
20 - 55 5 units
56 - 99 10% of total units
100 - 200 10 units
201 - 600 5% of total units
More than 600 30 units

Form 4221 calculates the required number of units and tracks the number of completed units based on the user's inputs.  When unit inspections are required, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must:

  • Determine the appropriate combination of vacant and occupied units for inspection.
  • Determine which vacant and occupied units to inspect.
  • Submit at least:
    • 1 representative photograph of each Efficiency MeasureEfficiency MeasureEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. listed on Form 4221; and
    • 1 photograph of each non-compliant Efficiency MeasureEfficiency MeasureEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. .

For Partial Efficiency MeasuresPartial Efficiency MeasuresEfficiency Measures installed in a subset of units (e.g., if new ENERGY STAR® refrigerators are only required in 40 of the Property's 100 units). , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must request a rent roll or other documentation identifying the units that received Partial Efficiency MeasurePartial Efficiency MeasureEfficiency Measures installed in a subset of units (e.g., if new ENERGY STAR® refrigerators are only required in 40 of the Property's 100 units). installations, and conduct the Green Rewards VerificationGreen Rewards VerificationGreen Rewards Mortgage Loan Property inspection ensuring all Efficiency Measures were correctly installed. of those units.

4.  Determining Compliance

An Efficiency MeasureEfficiency MeasureEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. is compliant when the inspector:

  • inspects each Efficiency MeasureEfficiency MeasureEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. ;
  • verifies its proper installation within specifications using product information and field observation;
  • confirms the Efficiency MeasureEfficiency MeasureEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. installation meets the Multifamily Loan AgreementMultifamily Loan AgreementAgreement evidencing the terms of a Mortgage Loan using the  Loan Documents or another form approved by Fannie Mae. and Completion/Repair ScheduleCompletion/Repair ScheduleThe Required Repair Schedule to the Multifamily Loan Agreement () and the applicable parts of the Multifamily Loan Agreement (or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae) that evidence the: Borrower’s agreement to perform Completion/Repairs and other identified capital improvements; terms for… requirements; and
  • documents it on Form 4221.

5.  Remediating Noncompliance

When an Efficiency MeasureEfficiency MeasureEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. is noncompliant:

  • The ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must:
    • provide a notice of the Efficiency MeasureEfficiency MeasureEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. deficiencies to the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. and determine a course of action;
    • submit a remediation action plan through the DUS Property Monitor system that:
      • addresses the Property'sProperty'sMultifamily residential property securing the Mortgage Loan and including the land (or Leasehold interest in land), Improvements, and personal property (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code). Efficiency MeasureEfficiency MeasureEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. deficiencies; and
      • provides a target date for remediation completion that is no more than 60 days after the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. receives the notice of deficiencies.
  • The BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. must correct or complete the Efficiency MeasureEfficiency MeasureEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. installation during the remediation period.
  • Fannie Mae may require the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). to inspect the remediated Efficiency MeasuresEfficiency MeasuresEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. based on the severity of noncompliance.

6.  Verification Inspection Form Review

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must internally review all Green Rewards Verification Inspection Forms (Form 4221), whether prepared by a third party or by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). before submission.