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Part I
Mortgage Loan
  • Chapter 1
    Overview
    • Section 101
      Using the Guide
      • 101.01 Organization
      • 101.02 References
    • Section 102
      Organization
    • Section 103
      Delegation and Underwriting
    • Section 104
      Transaction Approval Memo
    • Section 105
      Representations
  • Chapter 2
    Mortgage Loan
    • Section 201
      Registration
    • Section 202
      Delegated Mortgage Loans
    • Section 203
      Pre-Review Mortgage Loans
    • Section 204
      Letters of Credit
  • Chapter 3
    Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals
Part II
Property
  • Chapter 1
    Attributes and Characteristics
    • Section 101
      Generally
    • Section 102
      Property Ownership; Leasehold
    • Section 103
      Ground Leased Properties
      • 103.01 Generally
      • 103.02 Ground Lease Rents
      • 103.03 Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate
      • 103.04 Ground Lease Review
    • Section 104
      Minimum Occupancy
    • Section 105
      Certificates of Occupancy
    • Section 106
      Phased Properties
    • Section 107
      Commercial Leases
      • 107.01 Material Commercial Leases
      • 107.02 Non-Material Commercial Leases
      • 107.03 Short Term Rentals
    • Section 108
      Property Management and Agreement
  • Chapter 2
    Valuation and Income
    • Section 201
      Market Analysis
    • Section 202
      Income Analysis
    • Section 203
      Refinance Risk Analysis
      • 203.01 Base Assumptions
      • 203.02 Alternative Assumptions
    • Section 204
      Cash Out Analysis
    • Section 205
      Rent-Stabilized Properties
  • Chapter 3
    Legal Compliance
  • Chapter 4
    Inspections and Reserves
  • Chapter 5
    Property and Liability Insurance
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
    • Section 104
      Underwritten NCF
    • Section 105
      Replacement Reserve
  • Chapter 2
    Military Housing Properties
  • Chapter 3
    Moderate Rehabilitation Mortgage Loans
    • Section 301
      Description
    • Section 302
      Underwriting
    • Section 303
      Rehabilitation Work Costing More than $20,000 Per Unit
    • Section 304
      Supplemental Mortgage Loans
  • Chapter 4
    Green Mortgage Loans
    • Section 401
      Generally
      • 401.01 Description
      • 401.02 High Performance Building Module
      • 401.03 Green MBS
      • 401.04 Committing and Delivery
    • Section 402
      Green Building Certification
    • Section 403
      Green Rewards Mortgage Loans
      • 403.01 Eligibility
      • 403.02 Underwritten NCF
      • 403.03 Maximum Amount
      • 403.04 Supplemental Mortgage Loans
    • Section 404
      Annual Energy Reporting
  • Chapter 5
    Seniors Housing Properties
    • Section 501
      Generally
    • Section 502
      Eligible Properties
    • Section 503
      Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)
    • Section 504
      Seniors Housing Property Income
    • Section 505
      Replacement Reserve
    • Section 506
      Medicaid Funds
    • Section 507
      Consultant Reports
  • Chapter 6
    Manufactured Housing Communities
    • Section 601
      Description
    • Section 602
      Lender Eligibility
    • Section 603
      Legal and Property Compliance
    • 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
    • Section 702
      MAH Property Eligibility
    • Section 703
      Property Income and Underwriting
    • 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
    • Section 707
      HAP Contract Properties
      • 707.01 Properties with Both HAP Contracts and LIHTC Units
      • 707.02 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
    • Section 711
      FHA Risk Sharing
      • 711.01 Description
      • 711.02 Eligibility
      • 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
    • Section 804
      Income Analysis
    • Section 805
      Limited Equity Cooperative Properties
  • Chapter 9
    Small Mortgage Loans
    • Section 901
      Generally
    • Section 902
      Key Principal Guaranty Obligation
    • Section 903
      Occupancy
    • Section 904
      Corporate Leases; Leases to One Entity
    • Section 905
      Property Income Analysis
    • Section 906
      Property Management
    • Section 907
      Property Condition
    • 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
  • 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
    • 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
    • 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
  • Chapter 14
    Supplemental Mortgage Loans
    • Section 1401
      Description
    • Section 1402
      Supplemental Mortgage Loans
  • 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
    • 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
  • Chapter 20
    Forward Commitments
  • Chapter 21
    Condominium Properties
  • Chapter 22
    Sponsor-Dedicated Workforce (SDW) Housing Properties
Part IV
Committing and Delivery
  • Chapter 1
    Pricing, Fees, and Prepayment Premium
  • Chapter 2
    Rate Lock and Committing
  • Chapter 3
    Streamlined Rate Lock
    • Section 301
      Description
    • Section 302
      Preliminary Underwriting
    • Section 303
      Rate Lock
    • Section 304
      Commitment
    • Section 305
      Rate Lock and Commitment Extensions
    • Section 306
      Full Underwriting
    • Section 307
      Dual Commitment Option
  • Chapter 4
    Delivery
  • Chapter 5
    Purchase
  • Chapter 6
    Structured Transactions
  • Chapter 7
    Variable Rate Conversions and Renewals
    • Section 701
      Conversion Process
    • Section 702
      ARM Loan and SARM Loan Conversions
    • Section 703
      Commitment and Delivery
Part V
Servicing and Asset Management
  • Chapter 1
    Servicing
  • 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
    • Section 204
      Calculation of Interest Due
    • 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
    • Section 207
      Payment Shortages
    • Section 208
      Delinquency and Servicing Advances
    • 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
      • 209.06 Notification to Fannie Mae if Unable to Have Funds Available on any Remittance Date
    • Section 210
      Full Prepayments
    • Section 211
      Partial Prepayments Not From Insurance or Condemnation Proceeds
    • Section 212
      Prepayments (Full or Partial) Involving Insurance Proceeds or Condemnation Awards
    • Section 213
      Prepayment Premium Sharing
    • Section 214
      Maturing Mortgage Loans/Payoffs
    • Section 215
      Post-Payoff Actions
    • Section 216
      DUS Bond Credit Enhancement Transactions – Reporting and Remitting Requirements
      • 216.01 Monthly Bond Credit Enhancement Reporting
      • 216.02 Monthly Remittance Procedures
      • 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
      • 216.05 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
    • 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
  • Chapter 3
    Custodial Accounts
  • Chapter 4
    Asset Management: Loan Document Administration
    • Section 401
      Servicing Requirements
    • Section 402
      Delegation of Decision-Making Authority; Retention of Outside Legal Counsel
    • Section 403
      Execution of Documents by Servicer – Limited Power of Attorney
    • Section 404
      Execution of Documents by Fannie Mae
    • Section 405
      Fees Due to Fannie Mae
    • Section 406
      Follow-Up Actions by the Servicer
    • Section 407
      Subordinate Financing
    • Section 408
      Administration of Collateral Agreements
    • Section 409
      Interest Rate Hedge Requirements
    • 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
    • Section 414
      Casualty Losses – Performing Mortgage Loans
    • 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 Borrow-Up (Future Advance) Requests
      • 416.06 Credit Facility Revaluations
      • 416.07 Credit Facility Supplemental Mortgage Loans Not Permitted
      • 416.08 Additional Information
    • Section 417
      Seniors Housing Properties
    • 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
      • 418.04 Multifamily Affordable Housing (MAH) Properties
      • 418.05 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
      • 418.06 Enhanced Resident Services
      • 418.07 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
  • Chapter 5
    Watchlist Management
  • Chapter 6
    In Place Loans
Appendix
Glossary
Chapter 3

Moderate Rehabilitation Mortgage Loans

Section 301

Description

Requirements

A Moderate RehabilitationModerate RehabilitationProperty that will undergo at least $8,000 per unit of Rehabilitation Work. 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 secured by 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 will undergo at least $8,000 per unit of Rehabilitation WorkRehabilitation WorkAggregate repairs, replacements, or improvements (including all Completion/Repairs) required to be performed and completed within a specified time period after the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for a Moderate Rehabilitation Property. .  This Chapter does not apply to PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). with a lesser amount of rehabilitation work.

Product Description

Minimum Per Unit Cost for Rehabilitation Work

$8,000 per unit:

 

  • based on the total number of residential units at 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). , not the number of units being rehabilitated; and
  • includes the estimated cost of all Completion/RepairsCompletion/RepairsRepairs or capital item replacements and deferred maintenance: identified per the Property Condition Assessment; and required per the Completion/Repair Schedule, or Completion/Repair Agreement. identified in the PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. (or MBAMBAMortgage Bankers Association Standard Inspection Form, if applicable).
Rehabilitation Timing

The Rehabilitation WorkRehabilitation WorkAggregate repairs, replacements, or improvements (including all Completion/Repairs) required to be performed and completed within a specified time period after the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for a Moderate Rehabilitation Property. must be completed as follows:

 

  • items identified as Completion/RepairsCompletion/RepairsRepairs or capital item replacements and deferred maintenance: identified per the Property Condition Assessment; and required per the Completion/Repair Schedule, or Completion/Repair Agreement. in the PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. , per Part II, Chapter 4: Lease Audits, Inspections, and Reserves, Section 405: Completion/Repairs;
  • 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. qualifying for a Green Rewards Mortgage LoanGreen Rewards Mortgage LoanMortgage Loan secured by a Property where the Borrower agrees to undertake 1 or more Energy- and Water-Efficiency Measures that comply with Part III, Chapter 4: Green Mortgage Loans, Section 403: Green Rewards Mortgage Loans. , per Part III, Chapter 4: Green Mortgage Loans;
  • if the Moderate RehabilitationModerate RehabilitationProperty that will undergo at least $8,000 per unit of Rehabilitation Work.  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. meets the requirements for using the Appraised ValueAppraised ValueAppraiser’s opinion of the Property's market value documented in the Appraisal, on an “as is” basis, unless use of an “as completed” basis is specifically permitted per the Guide. on an “as completed” basis (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Appraisal and Valuation), then the Rehabilitation WorkRehabilitation WorkAggregate repairs, replacements, or improvements (including all Completion/Repairs) required to be performed and completed within a specified time period after the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for a Moderate Rehabilitation Property. may be completed after the 12-month period, but not later than 36 months after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. ; and
  • all other Rehabilitation WorkRehabilitation WorkAggregate repairs, replacements, or improvements (including all Completion/Repairs) required to be performed and completed within a specified time period after the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for a Moderate Rehabilitation Property. , in a timely manner, but not later than 36 months after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. .
Completion/Repair Escrows For Completion/RepairsCompletion/RepairsRepairs or capital item replacements and deferred maintenance: identified per the Property Condition Assessment; and required per the Completion/Repair Schedule, or Completion/Repair Agreement. identified in a PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. , if you require full or partial funding of a Completion/Repair EscrowCompletion/Repair EscrowCustodial Account funded on the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for Completion/Repairs or capital improvements per the Loan Documents. , any higher funding amount you require above the estimated cost of Completion/RepairsCompletion/RepairsRepairs or capital item replacements and deferred maintenance: identified per the Property Condition Assessment; and required per the Completion/Repair Schedule, or Completion/Repair Agreement. must be funded.
Mezzanine Financing If the Rehabilitation WorkRehabilitation WorkAggregate repairs, replacements, or improvements (including all Completion/Repairs) required to be performed and completed within a specified time period after the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for a Moderate Rehabilitation Property. is funded through Mezzanine FinancingMezzanine FinancingSubordinate debt financing provided to a direct or indirect owner of a Borrower that is secured by a pledge of the direct or indirect equity interest in the Borrower held by the owner, and not by a Lien on the Property. , you must also comply with Part III, Chapter 16: Mezzanine Financing and Preferred Equity.
Section 302

Underwriting

Requirements

For all Moderate Rehabilitation Mortgage Loans...

Rent or Income Restrictions

For Multifamily Affordable HousingMultifamily Affordable HousingProperty encumbered by a regulatory agreement, land use restriction agreement, extended use agreement, or similar restriction that limits rents that can be charged to tenants, or imposes income limits on tenants. PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). , you must ensure that the rents expected to be charged after Rehabilitation WorkRehabilitation WorkAggregate repairs, replacements, or improvements (including all Completion/Repairs) required to be performed and completed within a specified time period after the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for a Moderate Rehabilitation Property. is completed are consistent with any rent or income restrictions.

Tenants, Guests, and Employees

You must identify and mitigate any risks that the Rehabilitation WorkRehabilitation WorkAggregate repairs, replacements, or improvements (including all Completion/Repairs) required to be performed and completed within a specified time period after the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for a Moderate Rehabilitation Property. may have during the renovation period on

 

  • the health and safety of tenants, guests, or employees at any time, and
  • tenant displacement, and consider a relocation plan to minimize the effects of the displacement.

Guidance

For all Moderate RehabilitationModerate RehabilitationProperty that will undergo at least $8,000 per unit of Rehabilitation Work. 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 should consider the following questions about the Rehabilitation WorkRehabilitation WorkAggregate repairs, replacements, or improvements (including all Completion/Repairs) required to be performed and completed within a specified time period after the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for a Moderate Rehabilitation Property. :

  • Are at least 60% of the budgeted improvements for interior unit upgrades?
  • Are the projected cost estimates reasonable and sufficient to complete the entire scope of work?
  • Does the budget, including the sources, uses, and schedule, provide adequate capital availability during the term of the work?
  • Are construction contracts guaranteed maximum price contracts that specify a completion date?
  • Given the scope of work, is a fully-funded Completion/Repair EscrowCompletion/Repair EscrowCustodial Account funded on the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for Completion/Repairs or capital improvements per the Loan Documents. or Rehabilitation Reserve AccountRehabilitation Reserve AccountCustodial Account established by the Lender and funded by deposits from the Borrower per the Rehabilitation Reserve Agreement to fund the Rehabilitation Work.  appropriate?
  • Is the Sponsor'sSponsor'sPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). net worth and liquidity adequate to fund any unexpected cost overruns or operating deficits?
  • Does the SponsorSponsorPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). have demonstrated experience with the scope of work in the same or similar real estate markets?
  • Does the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. have sufficient economic incentive to complete the entire scope of work, including the feasibility of achieving projected post-rehabilitation rents sufficient to meet the target effective gross income?
  • Should 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. execute a Completion Guaranty (Form 6018) that covers a portion or the entire scope of the Rehabilitation WorkRehabilitation WorkAggregate repairs, replacements, or improvements (including all Completion/Repairs) required to be performed and completed within a specified time period after the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for a Moderate Rehabilitation Property. ?
  • Should additional collateral (e.g., deposits into the Rehabilitation Reserve AccountRehabilitation Reserve AccountCustodial Account established by the Lender and funded by deposits from the Borrower per the Rehabilitation Reserve Agreement to fund the Rehabilitation Work. that are greater than the budget for the Rehabilitation WorkRehabilitation WorkAggregate repairs, replacements, or improvements (including all Completion/Repairs) required to be performed and completed within a specified time period after the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for a Moderate Rehabilitation Property. , operating deficit reserve, Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. , etc.) be required?
Section 303

Rehabilitation Work Costing More than $20,000 Per Unit

Section 304

Supplemental Mortgage Loans

Requirements

Moderate RehabilitationModerate RehabilitationProperty that will undergo at least $8,000 per unit of Rehabilitation Work. Supplemental Mortgage LoansSupplemental Mortgage LoansMortgage Loan purchased by Fannie Mae that is subordinated to, and has a Mortgage Loan Origination Date after, the Senior Mortgage Loan that is also owned by Fannie Mae. must comply with Part III, Chapter 14: Supplemental Mortgage Loans, except as modified by this Section.

Supplemental Mortgage Loans

Origination Date

  • Must be originated within 36 months of the Moderate RehabilitationModerate RehabilitationProperty that will undergo at least $8,000 per unit of Rehabilitation Work. Mortgage Loan's Origination DateMortgage Loan's Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. .
  • Require no minimum period to elapse provided the minimum Rehabilitation WorkRehabilitation WorkAggregate repairs, replacements, or improvements (including all Completion/Repairs) required to be performed and completed within a specified time period after the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for a Moderate Rehabilitation Property. is completed at 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). after origination of the Moderate RehabilitationModerate RehabilitationProperty that will undergo at least $8,000 per unit of Rehabilitation Work. 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. .

Loan Term

Must be coterminous with the Moderate RehabilitationModerate RehabilitationProperty that will undergo at least $8,000 per unit of Rehabilitation Work. 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. .

Completed Rehabilitation Work

  • Completed Rehabilitation WorkRehabilitation WorkAggregate repairs, replacements, or improvements (including all Completion/Repairs) required to be performed and completed within a specified time period after the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for a Moderate Rehabilitation Property. or other repairs, replacements, or improvements must comply with this Chapter.
  • You must document evidence of the
    • qualifying scope of work completed at 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
    • cost of work and improvements to 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). verified by you.

Site inspection

You must perform a site inspection if the qualifying work was not completed pursuant to a Completion/Repair ScheduleCompletion/Repair ScheduleThe Required Repair Schedule to the Multifamily Loan Agreement (Form 6001 series) and the applicable parts of the Multifamily Loan Agreement, or other Fannie Mae-approved agreement, evidencing: the Borrower’s agreement to fund the Completion/Repair Escrow, and perform Completion… or a Rehabilitation Reserve AgreementRehabilitation Reserve AgreementBorrower’s agreement to undertake identified Rehabilitation Work, the terms for funding the Rehabilitation Work, and the disbursement of funds from the Rehabilitation Reserve Account (e.g., Form 6222 or Form 4523). .  This requirement may be satisfied if the most recent asset management site inspection was conducted after the required work was completed at 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). .

Rate Lock

Are not eligible for the Streamlined Rate Lock option.

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