Section 201 | |
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201.01 | |
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Requirements
You must:
- Evaluate 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). ’s market area, identifying its strengths and weaknesses.
- Take these characteristics into account when structuring 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. .
201.02 | |
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Requirements
You must obtain an AppraisalAppraisalWritten statement independently and impartially prepared by a qualified appraiser stating an opinion of the market value of the Property as of a specific date, supported by the presentation and analysis of relevant market information. that:
- is prepared by a qualified, state-licensed or -certified appraiser;
- conforms to the requirements in the USPAPUSPAPUniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice ; and
- meets any governmental regulations in effect when 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. was originated, including the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989.
Requirements
You must:
- Provide the appraiser with all documents needed to accurately assess the 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). .
- Ensure the appraiser:
- provides a complete, accurate description 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 the market;
- provides an 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). , supported by market data, logical analysis, and sound professional judgment; and
- uses an industry standard form of AppraisalAppraisalWritten statement independently and impartially prepared by a qualified appraiser stating an opinion of the market value of the Property as of a specific date, supported by the presentation and analysis of relevant market information. that is appropriate for the size and structure 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. .
When selecting an appraiser, you must document that the appraiser is licensed or certified, as appropriate, under applicable state law.
When using an appraiser, you must ensure that the appraiser (whether third-party or in-house):
- Acts independently.
- Does not participate in 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. approval.
- Is not a member of the loan origination or underwriting staff.
201.02B | |
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Requirements
You must update any AppraisalAppraisalWritten statement independently and impartially prepared by a qualified appraiser stating an opinion of the market value of the Property as of a specific date, supported by the presentation and analysis of relevant market information. if the Appraisal DateAppraisal DateEffective date of value in the Appraisal. is more 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. .
If the Appraisal DateAppraisal DateEffective date of value in the Appraisal. is more than 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. , then a new AppraisalAppraisalWritten statement independently and impartially prepared by a qualified appraiser stating an opinion of the market value of the Property as of a specific date, supported by the presentation and analysis of relevant market information. 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). is required.
Guidance
For an AppraisalAppraisalWritten statement independently and impartially prepared by a qualified appraiser stating an opinion of the market value of the Property as of a specific date, supported by the presentation and analysis of relevant market information. that is dated less than 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. , you may have the appraiser provide an update that complies with USPAPUSPAPUniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice guidelines, dated within 6 months of the Commitment DateCommitment DateDate a Commitment is confirmed by Fannie Mae per Part IV, Chapter 2: Rate Lock and Committing, Section 204: Commitments. .
201.02C | |
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Requirements
You must ensure that the appraiser provides an 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 is” basis.
You may also request that the appraiser provide an 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, but you must only use an “as completed” AppraisalAppraisalWritten statement independently and impartially prepared by a qualified appraiser stating an opinion of the market value of the Property as of a specific date, supported by the presentation and analysis of relevant market information. for the opinion of Appraised ValueAppraised ValueAppraiser’s opinion of the market value of the Property documented in the Appraisal, on an “as is” basis, unless use of an “as completed” basis is specifically permitted by the Guide. if all of the following conditions apply:
- less than 12 months have passed between when the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. acquired 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 the Commitment DateCommitment DateDate a Commitment is confirmed by Fannie Mae per Part IV, Chapter 2: Rate Lock and Committing, Section 204: Commitments. ;
- for any capital improvements made after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower.
to be considered in an “as completed” AppraisalAppraisalWritten statement independently and impartially prepared by a qualified appraiser stating an opinion of the market value of the Property as of a specific date, supported by the presentation and analysis of relevant market information.
, they must be:
- Immediate Repairs listed in the PCAPCAAssessment of the current physical condition and historical operation of the Property. ; or
- improvements identified by the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , if you concur that the improvements will add value to 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). ;
- all capital improvements are included in either the Completion/Repair AgreementCompletion/Repair AgreementThe 4000 series Completion/Repair Security Agreement (Form 4505), or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae, that evidences the: Borrower’s agreement to perform Completion/Repairs and other identified capital improvements; terms for funding the repairs, maintenance, or capital items; and … or the Rehabilitation Reserve AgreementRehabilitation Reserve AgreementBorrower’s agreement to undertake identified Rehabilitation Work, the terms for funding the Rehabilitation Work, and the disbursement of funds from the Rehabilitation Reserve Account (e.g., Form 6222.Mod, or Form 4523). ;
- sufficient funds to complete all capital improvements are deposited into either the Completion/Repair EscrowCompletion/Repair EscrowCustodial Account funded on the Mortgage Loan Origination Date for Completion/Repairs or capital improvements per the Loan Documents.
or the Rehabilitation Reserve AccountRehabilitation Reserve AccountCustodial Account established by the Lender and funded by deposits from the Borrower per the Rehabilitation Reserve Agreement to fund the Rehabilitation Work.
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- for capital improvements identified as Immediate Repairs, the funds must cover any higher funding percentage you require; and
- for capital improvements identified by the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , the funds must cover the estimated cost (including an allowance for cost overruns); and
- all capital improvements are required to be completed in a timely manner:
- those identified by the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. must be completed within 12 months after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. ; and
- for others identified as Immediate Repairs, a shorter time period may be required by Part II, Chapter 4: Inspections and Reserves, Section 403: Completion/Repairs.
201.03 | |
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Requirements
Your Underwriting ValueUnderwriting ValueValue of the Property determined by the Lender to size the Mortgage Loan per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 201: Market and Valuation. must not exceed the Appraised ValueAppraised ValueAppraiser’s opinion of the market value of the Property documented in the Appraisal, on an “as is” basis, unless use of an “as completed” basis is specifically permitted by the Guide. , as reduced by any adjustments you deem necessary to account for property deficiencies that cannot be cured within 6 months after the Appraisal DateAppraisal DateEffective date of value in the Appraisal. .
If less than 12 months have passed between the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ’s acquisition 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 the Commitment DateCommitment DateDate a Commitment is confirmed by Fannie Mae per Part IV, Chapter 2: Rate Lock and Committing, Section 204: Commitments. , your Underwriting ValueUnderwriting ValueValue of the Property determined by the Lender to size the Mortgage Loan per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 201: Market and Valuation. must not exceed the lower of
- the Appraised ValueAppraised ValueAppraiser’s opinion of the market value of the Property documented in the Appraisal, on an “as is” basis, unless use of an “as completed” basis is specifically permitted by the Guide. , or
- the sum 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). acquisition price;
- the cost of capital improvements or repairs which increase the 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).
, if
- they are completed and fully paid, or
- sufficient funds to complete them are deposited in an escrow or reserve account; and
- actual acquisition costs, not to exceed 3% of the acquisition price, such as:
- loan origination fees;
- appraisal fees;
- title search fees;
- title insurance fees;
- survey fees;
- taxes;
- deed-recording fees; and
- credit report charges.
Section 202 | |
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Guidance
Underwritten NCFUnderwritten NCFNet Cash Flow as adjusted by the Lender per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. may differ significantly across assets and will be driven by circumstances particular to 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). . Therefore, when calculating the Underwritten NCFUnderwritten NCFNet Cash Flow as adjusted by the Lender per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. , you should:
- Use both objective and subjective measures to determine the revenue generated and the expenses incurred at 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). .
- Use the best information available, including historical PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). performance and anticipated PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). operations.
- Use your best efforts to obtain operating statements for the previous 3 years.
- Obtain the prior full-year operating statement or, at a minimum, an operating statement covering the trailing 6 months (annualized).
- Consider whether 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). can achieve the Underwritten NCFUnderwritten NCFNet Cash Flow as adjusted by the Lender per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. within 12 months after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. , absent unexpected market conditions or other unforeseen events.
You may:
- Rely, for acquisitions only, on the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ’s budgeted operating statements.
- Calculate the Underwritten NCFUnderwritten NCFNet Cash Flow as adjusted by the Lender per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. more conservatively, if warranted by circumstances particular to 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). .
Requirements
You must use the following table to calculate Underwritten NCFUnderwritten NCFNet Cash Flow as adjusted by the Lender per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. for all Mortgage LoansMortgage LoansMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. unless another table is provided in the applicable Part III chapter based on the specific product.
REQUIRED UNDERWRITTEN NCF (CONVENTIONAL LOANS) |
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CALCULATION OF NET RENTAL INCOME |
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GROSS RENTAL INCOME – actual rents in place for occupied units, plus market rents for vacant units based on a current rent roll (multiplied by 12). 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). must have Stabilized Residential OccupancyStabilized Residential OccupancyPercentage of Property units physically occupied by Qualified Occupants, per Part II, Chapter 1: Attributes and Characteristics, Section 105.02: Qualified Occupants as adjusted for the applicable Part III products and features. by Qualified TenantsQualified TenantsParty occupying a dwelling unit in a Property in full compliance with a lease. .
If 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). is located in New York City and subject to the J-51 Tax Incentive Program where the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. has decontrolled rent-stabilized units (a Decontrol EventDecontrol EventFor Properties located in New York City, an event that causes a property or unit to be removed from rent control but subject to rent-stabilization pursuant to New York City rent stabilization laws. ), you must adjust the current rents to reflect no rent decontrol benefits:
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To the extent deducted as an operating expense, rents for other non-revenue units (e.g., model units deducted in the “model apartment” operating expense in the “general and administrative” category, or actual rent from employee units deducted in the “employee” operating expense in the “payroll and benefits” category). |
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GROSS POTENTIAL RENT (GPR) |
3 |
MINUS |
Premiums (e.g., identifiable additional income from furnished units or short term leases) and/or corporate premiums (e.g., identifiable additional income from corporate units, housekeeping services, etc.). |
4 |
MINUS |
Physical vacancy – market rents for vacant units based on a current rent roll (multiplied by 12).1 |
5 |
MINUS |
Concessions - the aggregate amount of forgone residential rental income resulting from incentives granted to tenants for signing leases, such as free rent for 1 or more months, move-in allowance, etc.1 |
6 |
MINUS |
Bad debt - the aggregate amount of unpaid rental income determined to be uncollectable: include any adjustments to other Income for bad debt.1 |
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NET RENTAL INCOME (NRI)2 |
1 The total of Items 4, 5, and 6 must equal the greater of
2 NRI must reflect projected operations for the underwriting period.
a. You must assess the NRI using these parameters and fully support any changes:
b. You must assess declines in NRI using these parameters:
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CALCULATION OF OTHER INCOME |
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7 |
PLUS |
Actual other income (except premiums and corporate premiums) generated through ongoing operations. The income must:
You must assess the individual month other income within the prior full-year operating statement or, at a minimum, an operating statement covering at least the trailing 6 months (annualized).
If there are fluctuations, you may use other income that exceeds the trailing 3-month other income (annualized), as long as it does not exceed the highest 1-month other income used in the trailing 3-month other income calculation.
When determining the other income, you must
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CALCULATION OF COMMERCIAL INCOME |
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PLUS |
Actual income from occupied commercial space (and parking revenue for commercial spaces, if applicable). |
9 |
PLUS |
Actual income from STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… units. |
10 |
MINUS |
10% of the actual commercial income (total of Items 8 plus 9).3 |
3 If net commercial income is greater than 20% of EGI, then reduce to 20% of EGI. |
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11 |
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Premiums, provided that the income must:
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12 |
PLUS |
Corporate premiums, provided that this income must:
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13 |
PLUS |
Laundry and vending. |
14 |
PLUS |
Parking - income from residential parking/garage spaces. |
15 |
PLUS |
All other income, include the following:
The following must not be included:
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EQUALS |
EFFECTIVE GROSS INCOME (EGI) |
CALCULATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES | ||
16 |
MINUS |
Line-by-line stabilized operating expenses. Stabilized operating expenses are the expenses during normal ongoing PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). operations, not affected by a lease-up, rehabilitation, or other short-term positive or negative factors. Non-recurring, extraordinary expenses must not be included.
You must assess:
You must analyze historical operations at 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 apply an appropriate increase over the prior year’s operations in determining an estimate.
All expenses associated with STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… must be underwritten in their respective expense line items. These expenses include cleaning, furnishing, and repairs. |
16(a) |
MINUS |
PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). management fee equal to the greatest of:
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4 Minimum property management fee may be 2.5% of EGI (rather than 3% of EGI) provided that the:
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16(b) |
MINUS |
Real estate taxes based on the greatest of:
You must consider any automatic tax reassessment upon acquisition in the next 12-month period.
If 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). has real estate tax abatements, exemptions, or deferrals, they must:
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16 (b) continued | MINUS |
If the timeframe for the real estate tax abatement, exemption, or deferral is shorter than 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. term, you must consider
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16(c) |
MINUS |
Insurance equal to:
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16(d) |
MINUS |
Utilities, including the following:
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16(e) |
MINUS |
Water and sewer. |
16(f) |
MINUS |
Repairs and maintenance, including the following:
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16(g) |
MINUS |
Payroll and benefits, including the following:
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16(h) |
MINUS |
Advertising and marketing, including the following:
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16(i) |
MINUS |
Professional fees, including the following:
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16(j) |
MINUS |
General and administrative, including the following:
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16 (j) continued | MINUS |
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16(k) |
MINUS |
Other expenses, including the following:
For example, if actual lease STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… income for a unit is $1,000 and market rate residential rent for that unit is $900, then deduct $1,200 ($1,000 - $900 = $100 x 12 months) as an Other expense.
Do not include the following:
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17 |
MINUS |
Ground rent for any Ground LeaseGround LeaseContract for the rental of land, usually on a long term basis. or any master lease. Ground LeaseGround LeaseContract for the rental of land, usually on a long term basis. bonus rent and/or escalations 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. must be considered when calculating Underwritten NCFUnderwritten NCFNet Cash Flow as adjusted by the Lender per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. and analyzing refinance risk. |
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UNDERWRITTEN NOI |
18 |
MINUS |
Replacement ReserveReplacement ReserveCustodial Account funded during the Mortgage Loan term for major maintenance and replacing capital items per the Loan Documents. expense, including
Replacement ReserveReplacement ReserveCustodial Account funded during the Mortgage Loan term for major maintenance and replacing capital items per the Loan Documents. expense must be included whether the escrow is funded or not. |
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UNDERWRITTEN NCF |
202.02 | |
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Requirements
You must calculate Underwritten DSCRUnderwritten DSCRRatio of Underwritten Net Cash Flow to the annual debt service for a Mortgage Loan amount based on a level debt service payment with the applicable amortization, and calculated per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis, as adjusted for the applicable products and… per the following table.
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Underwritten NCFUnderwritten NCFNet Cash Flow as adjusted by the Lender per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202.01: Underwritten Net Cash Flow (Underwritten NCF). |
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DIVIDED BY |
Annual debt service for 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. amount.
You must base debt service on a level debt service payment, including amortization, and the greater of
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When calculating Underwritten DSCRUnderwritten DSCRRatio of Underwritten Net Cash Flow to the annual debt service for a Mortgage Loan amount based on a level debt service payment with the applicable amortization, and calculated per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis, as adjusted for the applicable products and… for 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. with an interest-only period, you must use the same level debt service payment, including amortization, regardless of the length of the interest-only period.
The Underwriting Interest Rate Floor, if applicable, is the lowest interest rate you may use to determine 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. amount. If the Gross Note RateGross Note RateInterest rate stated in the Loan Documents. is below the required Underwriting Interest Rate Floor, per Form 4660Form 4660Multifamily Underwriting Standards identifying Pre-Review Mortgage Loans and containing the minimum underwriting requirements (e.g., debt service coverage ratio, loan to value ratio, interest only, underwriting floors, etc.) for all Mortgage Loans. , you must use the Underwriting Interest Rate Floor to establish the permitted 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. amount. All underwriting TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). requirements must be based on the Underwritten NCFUnderwritten NCFNet Cash Flow as adjusted by the Lender per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. .
Section 203 | |
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Requirements
You must prepare an exit strategy analyzing the Borrower'sBorrower'sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ability to refinance 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. in the year after the Maturity DateMaturity DateDate all amounts due and owing per the Mortgage Loan become fully due and payable per the Loan Documents. (e.g., use the projected NCFNCFOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total Net Operating Income, minus the full amount underwritten for Replacement Reserve expense, regardless of whether deposits will be made (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and… in year 11 for 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. with a 10-year term), by calculating a:
- “reversion” cap rate, which is the expected capitalization rate that could be supported based on the projected NCFNCFOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total Net Operating Income, minus the full amount underwritten for Replacement Reserve expense, regardless of whether deposits will be made (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and…; and
- Refinance Interest RateRefinance Interest RateMaximum interest rate that could be supported based on the UPB, required DSCR, and projected Net Cash Flow for the first year following the Maturity Date. .
203.01 | |
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Requirements
You must derive proforma NCFNCFOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total Net Operating Income, minus the full amount underwritten for Replacement Reserve expense, regardless of whether deposits will be made (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and… 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. as follows:
- Loan YearLoan YearPeriod beginning on the date of the Note and ending on the last day of the month that is 12 full months after the date of the Note, and each successive 12-month period thereafter. 1: Underwritten NCFUnderwritten NCFNet Cash Flow as adjusted by the Lender per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. .
- Income Growth Rate for subsequent Loan YearsLoan YearsPeriod beginning on the date of the Note and ending on the last day of the month that is 12 full months after the date of the Note, and each successive 12-month period thereafter.
, use:
- 2% for a
- Student Housing PropertyStudent Housing PropertyA multifamily residential rental property in which 40% or more, but less than 80%, of the units are leased to either undergraduate or graduate students. ,
- Dedicated Student Housing PropertyDedicated Student Housing PropertyMultifamily rental Property in which 80% or more of the units are leased to undergraduate or graduate students. ,
- Seniors Housing PropertySeniors Housing PropertyMultifamily residential rental property with any combination of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care, or Skilled Nursing units. ,
- Multifamily Affordable Housing PropertyMultifamily Affordable Housing 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. ,
- Structured Transaction, and
- 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 multiple PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). ; or
- for all other Mortgage LoansMortgage LoansMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. , use the rent growth published in DUS GatewayDUS GatewayMultifamily pre-acquisition system including deal registration, Pre-Review and/or waiver tracking, decision records, or any successor systems. for 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). submarket.
- 2% for a
- Economic Vacancy: hold underwritten economic vacancy level for 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. term.
- Expense Growth Rate:
- 3%; and
- for real estate taxes,
- 3% (or 2% for California acquisitions), or
- increase PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). taxes if an abatement expires or taxes are expected to rise during the loan term followed by 3% trending, or
- for refinance transactions in California only, no trending is required until the year in which the actual tax bill would surpass the underwritten taxes, then trend PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). taxes at 2%.
You must estimate 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. UPBUPBUnpaid Principal Balance at the Maturity DateMaturity DateDate all amounts due and owing per the Mortgage Loan become fully due and payable per the Loan Documents. as follows:
- Amortization: 30 years or the amortization for the applicable product or features.
- DSCRDSCROn an annual basis or any specified period, the ratio of Net Cash Flow to the total of: principal, interest, and required Mezzanine Financing or Hard Preferred Equity payments. : The minimum TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). 2 DSCR for the applicable product or features, per Form 4660Form 4660Multifamily Underwriting Standards identifying Pre-Review Mortgage Loans and containing the minimum underwriting requirements (e.g., debt service coverage ratio, loan to value ratio, interest only, underwriting floors, etc.) for all Mortgage Loans. .
- LTVLTVRatio of the actual aggregate UPB of the Mortgage Loan, plus any Pre-Existing Mortgage Loans, plus any Hard Preferred Equity, plus any Mezzanine Financing, to the value of the Property, expressed as a percentage. : The maximum TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). 2 LTV for the applicable product or features, per Form 4660Form 4660Multifamily Underwriting Standards identifying Pre-Review Mortgage Loans and containing the minimum underwriting requirements (e.g., debt service coverage ratio, loan to value ratio, interest only, underwriting floors, etc.) for all Mortgage Loans. .
Guidance
Since these base assumptions are indicative only, you may use more conservative estimates if warranted by circumstances particular to 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). .
In most cases, the combined effect of principal amortization and NCFNCFOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total Net Operating Income, minus the full amount underwritten for Replacement Reserve expense, regardless of whether deposits will be made (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and… growth should result in a refinancing at the minimum DSCRDSCROn an annual basis or any specified period, the ratio of Net Cash Flow to the total of: principal, interest, and required Mezzanine Financing or Hard Preferred Equity payments. and maximum LTVLTVRatio of the actual aggregate UPB of the Mortgage Loan, plus any Pre-Existing Mortgage Loans, plus any Hard Preferred Equity, plus any Mezzanine Financing, to the value of the Property, expressed as a percentage. for TierTierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). 2, using a reasonable interest rate.
You should consider the following refinance parameters:
- A target reversion capitalization rate at least 2.0% greater than the initial capitalization rate used for determining Underwriting ValueUnderwriting ValueValue of the Property determined by the Lender to size the Mortgage Loan per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 201: Market and Valuation. .
- A Refinance Interest RateRefinance Interest RateMaximum interest rate that could be supported based on the UPB, required DSCR, and projected Net Cash Flow for the first year following the Maturity Date. at least 2.25% greater than the current 10-year Amortizing Nationwide Underwriting Floor rate, per Form 4660Form 4660Multifamily Underwriting Standards identifying Pre-Review Mortgage Loans and containing the minimum underwriting requirements (e.g., debt service coverage ratio, loan to value ratio, interest only, underwriting floors, etc.) for all Mortgage Loans. .
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Guidance
If you determine that the base assumptions do not appropriately estimate 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). ’s NCFNCFOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total Net Operating Income, minus the full amount underwritten for Replacement Reserve expense, regardless of whether deposits will be made (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and… over 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. term, you may undertake an alternative risk analysis using assumptions that deviate from the base assumptions.
You should specifically identify and support any deviations with reliable evidence and historical and projected market trends. You should state your conclusions and discuss any mitigating factors, such as the
- strength of the SponsorSponsorPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). or the submarket,
- PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). ’s characteristics, or
- PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). ’s operating history and performance.
Income and Expense Growth Rates: Income and expense trending should incorporate projected market rates based upon general economic, market, and submarket conditions from reliable sources. For example:
- Rents on recently signed leases should only be used for estimating income growth in years 1 and 2.
- Rent projections greater than the Base Assumption Income Growth Rate should not be used beyond Loan YearLoan YearPeriod beginning on the date of the Note and ending on the last day of the month that is 12 full months after the date of the Note, and each successive 12-month period thereafter. 4.
- When improvements in market economic occupancy or sustained market rental rate increases are widely anticipated, growth trends above the Base Assumption Income Growth Rate may be supported.
- Projections of income growth resulting from PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). renovations or improved operations should be limited to the first 3 years.
- When 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). is subject to a scheduled reassessment or a tax abatement phase-in period, tax expense should be adjusted appropriately.
- When you expect to incur costs for tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions, or to realize rent increases from the rollover of tenants, commercial income should be adjusted appropriately.
Economic Vacancy: PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). in submarkets that are experiencing depressed economic conditions due to temporary demand or supply issues may be modeled to reflect the economic vacancy projected by a reliable source. If you expect a decrease in vacancy to achieve stabilized levels, you should consider
- the anticipated timing, and
- effect of decreased economic vacancy on projected income growth over the same time period.
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You must examine the risk of allowing cash out to the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. (see Form 4660Form 4660Multifamily Underwriting Standards identifying Pre-Review Mortgage Loans and containing the minimum underwriting requirements (e.g., debt service coverage ratio, loan to value ratio, interest only, underwriting floors, etc.) for all Mortgage Loans. for a description of cash out transactions).
Guidance
When underwriting a cash out transaction you should consider:
- the amount of hard equity remaining 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). ;
- the length of time the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. has owned 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 effective age and current 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). ;
- any improvement in asset quality over the ownership period;
- any improvement 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). ’s operations (i.e., its NCFNCFOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total Net Operating Income, minus the full amount underwritten for Replacement Reserve expense, regardless of whether deposits will be made (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and…) or value over the ownership period; and
- whether an increase 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). ’s value resulted from an increase in NCFNCFOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total Net Operating Income, minus the full amount underwritten for Replacement Reserve expense, regardless of whether deposits will be made (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and… or a decrease in the capitalization rate.
Examples of factors that support cash out transactions include:
- retention by the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. of 10% or more hard equity 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). ;
- ownership 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). for a period of time commensurate with the extent of cash out proceeds;
- maintenance 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). in good condition, or improvement of its condition, during the ownership period;
- improvement 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). ’s NCFNCFOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total Net Operating Income, minus the full amount underwritten for Replacement Reserve expense, regardless of whether deposits will be made (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and… over the ownership period; and
- an increase 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). ’s value over the ownership period due to an increase in NCFNCFOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total Net Operating Income, minus the full amount underwritten for Replacement Reserve expense, regardless of whether deposits will be made (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and….
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Guidance
For Rent-Stabilized PropertiesRent-Stabilized PropertiesProperty where rent increases on more than 50% of the residential units are limited by state or local statutory controls, not by an Affordable Regulatory Agreement. (e.g., located in New York State), you should:
- underwrite PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). income based on current rents;
- exclude any potential rent increase for units converting to market rate from the projected NCFNCFOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total Net Operating Income, minus the full amount underwritten for Replacement Reserve expense, regardless of whether deposits will be made (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and… in the refinance risk analysis;
- assess and stress the cap rate used to determine the Underwriting ValueUnderwriting ValueValue of the Property determined by the Lender to size the Mortgage Loan per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 201: Market and Valuation. , and consider obtaining an AppraisalAppraisalWritten statement independently and impartially prepared by a qualified appraiser stating an opinion of the market value of the Property as of a specific date, supported by the presentation and analysis of relevant market information. before Rate LockRate LockAgreement between you and the Investor containing the terms of the Lender-Arranged Sale or Multifamily Trading Desk trade of the Mortgage Loan and the MBS terms and conditions relating to the underlying MBS, if applicable, which may be documented via a recorded telephone conversation. ;
- for fund SponsorsSponsorsPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). or other SponsorsSponsorsPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). requiring minimum investment returns, consider whether the SponsorSponsorPrincipal equity owner and/or primary decision maker of the Borrower (often the Key Principal or the Person Controlling the Key Principal). ’s interests are aligned with the limited rent increases allowed under the law; and
- fund the Replacement ReserveReplacement ReserveCustodial Account funded during the Mortgage Loan term for major maintenance and replacing capital items per the Loan Documents. to maintain 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). ’s physical condition.