Section 702
Requirements
You must ensure that an MAH PropertyMAH PropertyProperty 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. has rent or income restrictions that meet or exceed 1 of the following:
- 20% @ 50%: at least 20% of all units have rent or income restrictions in place making them affordable to households earning no more than 50% of AMI as adjusted for family size.
- 40% @ 60%: at least 40% of all units have rent or income restrictions in place making them affordable to households earning no more than 60% of AMI as adjusted for family size (except for New York City, where at least 25% of all units have rent or income restrictions in place, making them affordable to households earning no more than 60% of AMI as adjusted for family size).
- Section 8 HAP contract: at least 20% of all units are subject to a project-based HAPHAPHousing assistance payment provided to a Borrower by HUD in connection with a HUD Section 8 Property. contract.
- Special Public Purpose: 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).
- is subject to an Affordable Regulatory AgreementAffordable Regulatory AgreementRegulatory, land use, extended use, or similar agreement or recorded restriction limiting rents, imposing maximum income restrictions on tenants, or placing other affordability restrictions on the use or occupancy of the Property (whether imposed by a government entity or self-imposed by a Borrower… imposed by a government entity, containing other rent and/or income restrictions,
- has rent or income restrictions that meet or exceed 20% @ 80%: at least 20% of all units have rent or income restrictions in place making them affordable to households earning no more than 80% of AMI as adjusted for family size, and
- meets a noteworthy special public purpose.
- Self-Imposed Restrictions: Even though a government entity generally imposes rent or income restrictions, the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note. may voluntarily self-impose such restrictions to preserve multifamily affordable housing. These restrictions must:
- be placed on record against 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). ;
- remain in place beyond 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. Maturity DateMaturity DateDate all amounts due and owing under the Mortgage Loan become fully due and payable per the Loan Documents. ; and
- be monitored by you or a government entity annually to ensure 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). ’s compliance.
Guidance
An MAH PropertyMAH PropertyProperty 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. may also:
- be subject to FHAFHAFederal Housing Administration Risk Sharing;
- be financed using tax-exempt BondsBondsTax-exempt or taxable multifamily revenue bonds, or other tax-exempt or taxable bonds, issued to finance 1 or more Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan Properties. ;
- receive LIHTCLIHTCFederal program offering tax credits to owners of eligible properties that contain low-income occupants and rent restrictions. under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, and its related U.S. Treasury regulations;
- be subject to inclusionary zoning (e.g., targeting certain income levels or employees of certain firms or institutions, etc.) or resale restrictions; or
- receive other state, local or federal subsidies which are conditioned on the affordability of some or all of the units in 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). , including Rural Housing Service (RHS) Section 515 Loans, and Loans insured under Section 202 or Section 236 of the National Housing Act.
Requirements
You must:
- Reflect the impact of the rent or income restrictions in your underwriting.
- Maintain a copy of the applicable Affordable Regulatory AgreementAffordable Regulatory AgreementRegulatory, land use, extended use, or similar agreement or recorded restriction limiting rents, imposing maximum income restrictions on tenants, or placing other affordability restrictions on the use or occupancy of the Property (whether imposed by a government entity or self-imposed by a Borrower… or 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). restrictions in your Servicing FileServicing FileFile for each Mortgage Loan serviced by the Lender. .
Requirements
You must not underwrite or price 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). as an MAH PropertyMAH PropertyProperty 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. if it:
- has less than 3 years of rent or income restrictions remaining on the Affordable Regulatory AgreementAffordable Regulatory AgreementRegulatory, land use, extended use, or similar agreement or recorded restriction limiting rents, imposing maximum income restrictions on tenants, or placing other affordability restrictions on the use or occupancy of the Property (whether imposed by a government entity or self-imposed by a Borrower…; and
- is expected to transition to market rents 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. .