Section 709

LIHTC Properties – Lender Equity Interest

Requirements

Fannie Mae will only purchase 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. secured by a LIHTCLIHTCFederal program offering tax credits to owners of eligible properties that contain low-income occupants and rent restrictions. PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). in which you are an equity investor (directly or indirectly) in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. if the following conditions are met:

  • Your equity interest in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. is solely for obtaining the LIHTCsLIHTCsFederal program offering tax credits to owners of eligible properties that contain low-income occupants and rent restrictions. in 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 you have no
    • management authority for 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). , or
    • equity interest (other than the LIHTCsLIHTCsFederal program offering tax credits to owners of eligible properties that contain low-income occupants and rent restrictions. ) in
      • the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ,
      • any 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. ,
      • any PersonPersonLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). holding a Controlling InterestControlling InterestFor any entity, ownership or control of 50% or more of the ownership interests in the entity or the power or right to control or modify, directly or indirectly, the management and operations of the entity. in the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. or 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. ,
      • any PrincipalPrincipalPerson who owns or controls specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals, and Guarantors. , or
      • any GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. .
  • You and the equity syndicator are organized to ensure independent analysis and decision making occurs in the
    • underwriting and approval of the debt,
    • equity investments, and
    • servicing 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. .
  • Your underwriting submission includes:
    • a description of the relationship among the
      • LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. ,
      • BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , and
      • applicable Lender AffiliateLender AffiliateOther Person or entity that Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, the Lender. ; and
    • an organizational chart or diagram showing:
      • the complete BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ownership structure, including any LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. or Lender AffiliateLender AffiliateOther Person or entity that Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, the Lender. equity interest; and
      • each entity's ownership interest.