Chapter 4

Inspections and Reserves

Section 401

Site Inspection and Lease Audit

Requirements

Before the Commitment DateCommitment DateDate a Commitment is confirmed by Fannie Mae per Part IV, Chapter 2: Rate Lock and Committing, Section 204: Commitments. , you must ensure:

  • your qualified employee per Part V, Chapter 5: Surveillance, Section 502.05A: Qualifications:
    • performs a physical inspection 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
    • completes the MBAMBAMortgage Bankers Association  Standard Inspection Form; and 
  • a lease audit was conducted reconciling the inspection findings with the:
    • rent roll; and
    • lease terms.

You must:

  • randomly select PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). units for inspection; and
  • 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. 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 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 has an overall rating of 4 or 5 per the Comprehensive Assessment tab of the MBAMBAMortgage Bankers Association Standard Inspection Form.

If 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). rent roll indicates an inspected unit is occupied:

  • the inspector must confirm the unit is occupied; and
  • you must:
    • confirm the inspector’s findings during your lease audit; and
    • complete a lease audit form or document your reconciliation of lease terms with the rent roll.

Guidance

When auditing the leases:

  • include a:
    • minimum of 5 leases; and
    • maximum of the lesser of
      • 30 leases, or
      • 10% of the leases;
  • at least 50% of the audited leases should include a combination of 
    • inspected units,
    • recent renewals, and
    • newly signed leases sufficient to verify rent trends;
  • if you detect material discrepancies during the initial review, increase the number of lease reviews;
  • include a tenant file review; and
  • review the cash ledger or receipts journal to validate rent collections.
Section 402

Brokered Transactions

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 order:

  • all third-party underwriting reports; and
  • a 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… Inspection per Form 4229, unless 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). had an overall rating of 1 on your most recent inspection per Part V, Chapter 5: Surveillance, Section 502: Property Inspections, for a
    • Supplemental Mortgage LoanSupplemental Mortgage LoanMortgage 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. , or
    • Choice Refinance LoanChoice Refinance LoanMortgage Loan refinancing a Portfolio Mortgage Loan using streamlined underwriting per Part III, Chapter 18: Choice Refinance Loans. .

Operating Procedures

To obtain a 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… Inspection, you must:

  • use a Fannie Mae-approved 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… inspector per Form 4229;
  • request an exterior inspection; and
  • not discuss 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). rating with the 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… inspector.

Requirements

After receiving the 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… Inspection report, you must:

  • review
    • the 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… Inspection report,
    • any required PCA ReportPCA ReportProperty Condition Assessment Report documenting the findings of a PCA. , and
    • the MBAMBAMortgage Bankers Association Standard Inspection Form;
  • ensure all rating differences among these 3 reports are:
    • reconciled;
    • approved by your Chief Underwriter; and
    • documented in your Transaction Approval Memo; and
  • 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 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 the 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… Inspection’s overall rating is 4 or 5.

You must:

  • determine if any of these reports identifies
    • deferred maintenance,
    • near-term capital item replacement,
    • necessary life safety or critical repairs, or
    • major components exhibiting a declining trend;
  • incorporate all associated costs into the
    • 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
    • Replacement Reserve ScheduleReplacement Reserve ScheduleThe Required Replacement Schedule to the Multifamily Loan Agreement (Form 6001 series) and the applicable parts of the Multifamily Loan Agreement (or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae), that evidence the: Borrower’s agreement to replace identified capital items and perform required…; and
  • document the items in your Transaction Approval Memo.

Operating Procedures

At 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. , upload the 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… Inspection report to DUSDUSDelegated Underwriting and Servicing DocWayDocWayBusiness-to-business electronic documentation delivery application, or any successor system. .

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  • fees paid to the 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.

 

Section 403

Property Condition Assessment (PCA)
403.01

When to Perform a PCA

Requirements

Before the Commitment DateCommitment DateDate a Commitment is confirmed by Fannie Mae per Part IV, Chapter 2: Rate Lock and Committing, Section 204: Commitments. , you must:

403.02

Date of PCA Report and PCA Site Visit

Requirements

A PCA Report (Form 4099) containing an HPB ModuleHPB ModulePCA High Performance Building Module assessing cost effective opportunities to increase a Property’s energy and water efficiency and reduce costs. (or any standalone HPB Report) must be dated as of the date of the site visit by the PCA ConsultantPCA ConsultantIndividual or firm conducting a PCA and preparing a PCA Report. , and must be less than 6 months before the Commitment DateCommitment DateDate a Commitment is confirmed by Fannie Mae per Part IV, Chapter 2: Rate Lock and Committing, Section 204: Commitments. .

A PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. report that does not include an HPB ModuleHPB ModulePCA High Performance Building Module assessing cost effective opportunities to increase a Property’s energy and water efficiency and reduce costs. may be dated up to 12 months before the Commitment DateCommitment DateDate a Commitment is confirmed by Fannie Mae per Part IV, Chapter 2: Rate Lock and Committing, Section 204: Commitments. if you:

  • ensure a site visit is performed 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. ; and
  • confirm that there has been no material adverse change to the physical 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). since the date of the PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. report.
403.03

Conducting the PCA

Requirements

When conducting the PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. , you must:

  • comply with Form 4099, and order all applicable PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. modules;
  • identify all conditions that impact resident safety, marketability, or value 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
  • properly mitigate those conditions.

If you retain a PCA ConsultantPCA ConsultantIndividual or firm conducting a PCA and preparing a PCA Report. that does not meet the educational qualifications or professional certifications, registrations, or training required by Form 4099, you must:

  • determine that the PCA ConsultantPCA ConsultantIndividual or firm conducting a PCA and preparing a PCA Report. is qualified based on their alternative qualifications; and
  • attach your description of the PCA ConsultantPCA ConsultantIndividual or firm conducting a PCA and preparing a PCA Report. ’s qualifications to the final PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. .

You must have an annual quality control program to review

  • the quality of the PCAsPCAsAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. performed by your PCA ConsultantPCA ConsultantIndividual or firm conducting a PCA and preparing a PCA Report. , and
  • your compliance with the requirements in this Section and the Form 4099.
Section 404

Completion/Repairs
404.01

Property Evaluation

Requirements

You must determine whether the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. will need to fund the Completion/Repair EscrowCompletion/Repair EscrowCustodial Account funded on the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for Completion/Repairs or capital improvements per the Loan Documents. by evaluating

  • the physical 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). ,
  • the financial condition of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , and
  • all necessary life safety 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. .

You must include the estimated expense 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. with the cost of 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. to determine whether you need to follow the requirements of Part III, Chapter 3: Moderate Rehabilitation Mortgage Loans for a Moderate Rehabilitation PropertyModerate Rehabilitation PropertyProperty that will undergo at least $8,000 per unit of Rehabilitation Work. .

Guidance

The 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… should include:

  • PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). needs identified as Immediate Repairs in the PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. , including:
    • life safety repairs;
    • critical repairs;
    • deferred maintenance; and
    • short-term replacement of capital items; and
  • any capital improvements not recommended by the PCA ConsultantPCA ConsultantIndividual or firm conducting a PCA and preparing a PCA Report. that
    • the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. will make after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. , and
    • you want the AppraiserAppraiserPerson engaged to estimate a Property’s market value per USPAP. to include in its opinion of the market value 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). on an “as completed” basis.

You should ensure that the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. completes the repairs and improvements identified on the 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… as outlined below.

Type of item…

Complete as follows…

For items identified as life safety repairs in the PCA

Comply with Part II, Chapter 4: Inspections and Reserves, Section 404.03: Life Safety Issues.

For items identified as critical repairs in the PCA

Within 6 months after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. , or sooner if recommended by the PCA ConsultantPCA ConsultantIndividual or firm conducting a PCA and preparing a PCA Report. .

For items identified as repairs required to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act in the PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation.

Within 90 days or less per applicable laws, ordinances, or building codes.

For items identified as deferred maintenance or items of note in the PCA

Within 12 months after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. , or sooner if recommended by the PCA ConsultantPCA ConsultantIndividual or firm conducting a PCA and preparing a PCA Report. .

For items identified as short-term replacement of capital items in the PCA

By the specific date recommended by the PCA ConsultantPCA ConsultantIndividual or firm conducting a PCA and preparing a PCA Report. , but may be longer than 12 months after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. .

For capital improvements that are

 

  • to be made by the Borrower in addition to those included on the PCA, and
  • included in the Appraisal opinion of the Property's market value on an “as completed” basis

Comply with Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202.02A: Appraised Value.

For items identified as a Completion/ Repair by the PCA when the estimated expense requires you to comply with Part III, Chapter 3 for a Moderate Rehabilitation Property

Comply with Part III, Chapter 3: Moderate Rehabilitation Mortgage Loans.

For all other Rehabilitation Work that was not identified as a Completion/Repair by the PCA

Comply with Part III, Chapter 3: Moderate Rehabilitation Mortgage Loans.
404.02

Completion/Repairs Funding

Requirements

When full or partial funding of the Completion/Repair EscrowCompletion/Repair EscrowCustodial Account funded on the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for Completion/Repairs or capital improvements per the Loan Documents. is required, you must complete the 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….

Guidance

The amount funded into the Completion/Repair EscrowCompletion/Repair EscrowCustodial Account funded on the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for Completion/Repairs or capital improvements per the Loan Documents. on the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. should be at least 125% of the estimated cost of the required 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. .

You may choose not to fund the Completion/Repair EscrowCompletion/Repair EscrowCustodial Account funded on the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for Completion/Repairs or capital improvements per the Loan Documents. entirely if you determine the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. has the financial capacity to fully address 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. in the PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. .

Requirements

If you choose not to fund the Completion/Repair EscrowCompletion/Repair EscrowCustodial Account funded on the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for Completion/Repairs or capital improvements per the Loan Documents. entirely, you must obtain written assurances from the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. in the Multifamily Loan AgreementMultifamily Loan AgreementAgreement evidencing Mortgage Loan terms using Form 6001 series Loan Documents, or another Fannie Mae-approved form. that all necessary 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. will be completed within a stated period of time following the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. .

404.03

Life Safety Issues

Requirements

You must ensure that all life safety repairs and remediation work for code violations are included on the 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….

All life safety repairs must be completed

  • for an acquisition, within 60 days after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. , or
  • in all other cases, before delivering 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. to Fannie Mae.

Guidance

You should consider requiring an escrow deposit (for at least 125% of estimated costs) to cover these required 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. .

404.04

Verifying Completion/Repairs

Requirements

You must verify that the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. has made all required 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.

  • whether the Completion/Repair EscrowCompletion/Repair EscrowCustodial Account funded on the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for Completion/Repairs or capital improvements per the Loan Documents. was funded or not, and
  • during your PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). inspections before the required completion date.
Section 405

Replacement Reserve
405.01

Determining Replacement Reserve

Requirements

You must ensure that the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. has sufficient reserves to cover anticipated capital replacement and major maintenance costs.  The total amount in the Replacement ReserveReplacement ReserveCustodial Account the Borrower funds during the Mortgage Loan term for Replacements. should equal or exceed the anticipated costs (adjusted for inflation) of all necessary capital item replacements and major maintenance needs and repairs for the period from the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. to whichever is sooner:

  • 2 years after the Maturity DateMaturity DateDate all Mortgage Loan amounts become fully due and payable per the Loan Documents. 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. ; or
  • 12 years after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. .

In order to determine the minimum amount of the Replacement ReserveReplacement ReserveCustodial Account the Borrower funds during the Mortgage Loan term for Replacements. , you must:

  • Obtain a PCA (Form 4099).
  • Complete the schedule of items to be included in the Replacement Reserve ScheduleReplacement Reserve ScheduleThe Required Replacement Schedule to the Multifamily Loan Agreement (Form 6001 series) and the applicable parts of the Multifamily Loan Agreement (or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae), that evidence the: Borrower’s agreement to replace identified capital items and perform required…
    • using the cost estimates in the PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. , and
    • taking into account any items not already included on the 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….
405.02

Replacement Reserve Funding

Requirements

You must ensure that the costs of all items included in the Replacement Reserve ScheduleReplacement Reserve ScheduleThe Required Replacement Schedule to the Multifamily Loan Agreement (Form 6001 series) and the applicable parts of the Multifamily Loan Agreement (or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae), that evidence the: Borrower’s agreement to replace identified capital items and perform required… have been fully funded for

  • any TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). 2 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
  • 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. , regardless of TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). , that requires 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. costing more than
    • 4% 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). Underwriting ValueUnderwriting ValueValue of the Property determined by the Lender to size the Mortgage Loan per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Appraisal and Valuation. for refinance transactions, or
    • 6% 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). Underwriting ValueUnderwriting ValueValue of the Property determined by the Lender to size the Mortgage Loan per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Appraisal and Valuation. for acquisition transactions.

If you choose to modify the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. to not fund a Replacement ReserveReplacement ReserveCustodial Account the Borrower funds during the Mortgage Loan term for Replacements. for a TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). 3 or TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). 4 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 use the appropriate Replacement Reserve ScheduleReplacement Reserve ScheduleThe Required Replacement Schedule to the Multifamily Loan Agreement (Form 6001 series) and the applicable parts of the Multifamily Loan Agreement (or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae), that evidence the: Borrower’s agreement to replace identified capital items and perform required….

Guidance

You may choose not to fund a Replacement ReserveReplacement ReserveCustodial Account the Borrower funds during the Mortgage Loan term for Replacements. for any TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). 3 or TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). 4 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

  • the required 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. do not exceed the levels specified in this Section, and
  • you determine that the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. has the financial capacity to fully address future capital expenditures as outlined in the PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. .
405.03

Alternative Replacement Reserve Funding

Guidance

Instead of full funding, you may choose this alternative method for funding the Replacement ReserveReplacement ReserveCustodial Account the Borrower funds during the Mortgage Loan term for Replacements. .

Requirements

If you choose this alternative funding, you must have the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. deposit the following amounts on the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. :

  • Monthly deposits for at least 2 years.
  • For any significant capital item replacement or major maintenance need that you deem appropriate, an amount sufficient to cover anticipated costs for the period from the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. to whichever is sooner:
    • 2 years after the Maturity DateMaturity DateDate all Mortgage Loan amounts become fully due and payable per the Loan Documents. 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. ; or
    • 12 years after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. .

You must hold these amounts in the Replacement ReserveReplacement ReserveCustodial Account the Borrower funds during the Mortgage Loan term for Replacements. for the entire 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. , and may not make them available for refund to the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. until 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. has been paid in full.

Section 406

Escrow Requirements for Taxes and Insurance
406.01

Escrows

Requirements

You must require any TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). 2 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. BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. to make monthly escrow deposits for real estate taxes and insurance premiums.

406.02

Real Estate Tax Escrow Funding

Guidance

You may choose not to fund monthly escrow deposits for real estate taxes for a TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). 3 or TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). 4 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. .

Requirements

If you choose not to fund monthly deposits for real estate taxes then you must ensure all taxes are paid timely.

406.03

Insurance Escrow Funding

Guidance

You may choose not to fund monthly escrow deposits for insurance premiums for a TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). 3 or TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). 4 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. .

Requirements

If you choose not to fund monthly deposits for insurance premiums, you must require the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. to provide annual proof of payment of all insurance premiums.