108.01A

Lease Review

Requirements

You must analyze all aspects of each Material Commercial LeaseMaterial Commercial LeaseLease, sublease, license, concession, grant, or other possessory interest for commercial purposes that comprises 5% or more of the Property’s annual EGI, or relates to: solar power, thermal power generation, or co-power generation, or for the installation of solar panels or any other… and the tenants.  Tenant refers to each tenant, grantee, or other beneficiary of the Material Commercial LeaseMaterial Commercial LeaseLease, sublease, license, concession, grant, or other possessory interest for commercial purposes that comprises 5% or more of the Property’s annual EGI, or relates to: solar power, thermal power generation, or co-power generation, or for the installation of solar panels or any other….

If Material Commercial LeaseMaterial Commercial LeaseLease, sublease, license, concession, grant, or other possessory interest for commercial purposes that comprises 5% or more of the Property’s annual EGI, or relates to: solar power, thermal power generation, or co-power generation, or for the installation of solar panels or any other… approval is required by the terms of Part II, Chapter 1: Attributes and Characteristics, Section 108.01B: Lease Approval you must:

  • prepare a written summary of the material terms of the Material Commercial LeaseMaterial Commercial LeaseLease, sublease, license, concession, grant, or other possessory interest for commercial purposes that comprises 5% or more of the Property’s annual EGI, or relates to: solar power, thermal power generation, or co-power generation, or for the installation of solar panels or any other…; and
  • keep a copy of your summary in your Servicing FileServicing FileYour file for each Mortgage Loan serviced. .

Guidance

As you analyze the Material Commercial LeaseMaterial Commercial LeaseLease, sublease, license, concession, grant, or other possessory interest for commercial purposes that comprises 5% or more of the Property’s annual EGI, or relates to: solar power, thermal power generation, or co-power generation, or for the installation of solar panels or any other…, you should consider the following questions:

  • Does each tenant have the ability to fulfill its financial and other performance obligations under the Material Commercial LeaseMaterial Commercial LeaseLease, sublease, license, concession, grant, or other possessory interest for commercial purposes that comprises 5% or more of the Property’s annual EGI, or relates to: solar power, thermal power generation, or co-power generation, or for the installation of solar panels or any other…?
  • Are the insurance provisions of the Material Commercial LeaseMaterial Commercial LeaseLease, sublease, license, concession, grant, or other possessory interest for commercial purposes that comprises 5% or more of the Property’s annual EGI, or relates to: solar power, thermal power generation, or co-power generation, or for the installation of solar panels or any other… consistent with the insurance requirements in the applicable Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. or otherwise prescribed by Fannie Mae?
  • Is each tenant required to obtain the Lender'sLender'sPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. consent before making any assignment, sublease, subcontracting, or other transfer of the Material Commercial LeaseMaterial Commercial LeaseLease, sublease, license, concession, grant, or other possessory interest for commercial purposes that comprises 5% or more of the Property’s annual EGI, or relates to: solar power, thermal power generation, or co-power generation, or for the installation of solar panels or any other…?
  • Does the tenant have early termination clauses and if so, what are the conditions under which the tenant can terminate?  For example,
    • if there is a material casualty or condemnation, or
    • if the landlord cannot substantially restore the premises in a reasonable period of time following a casualty or condemnation.