Affordable Regulatory Agreement Restrictions
Guidance
To underwrite 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 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. , 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… restrictions should remain in effect for 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. .
Requirements
When 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… restrictions have 3 or more years remaining but will expire before 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 Mortgage Loan amounts become fully due and payable per the Loan Documents. , you must provide support to underwrite to the MAHMAHProperty 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. PreservationPreservationRenewal or continuation of rent, income and/or occupancy restrictions on multifamily rental housing eligible as an MAH Property, but is potentially at risk of being lost from the affordable housing inventory through conversion to market-rate housing, and is not receiving new LIHTCs. standards in the Form 4660, taking into account factors such as:
- restricted rents below market rate rents;
- 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). history of operating 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. ;
- the Borrower’sBorrower’sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. history and experience owning and operating MAHMAHProperty 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). ;
- the Borrower’sBorrower’sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. intention to renew 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…;
- the amount of time between the Maturity DateMaturity DateDate all Mortgage Loan amounts become fully due and payable per the Loan Documents. and when 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… restrictions expire;
- market strength; and
- how 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). compares to comparable market rate properties in terms of occupancy, condition, and amenities if the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. intends to convert 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). to market rate rents and if no rent advantage exists.
See Part III, Chapter 7: Multifamily Affordable Housing Properties, Section 702.01: Eligible Characteristics and Underwriting regarding self-imposed restrictions.