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A Pass Asset exhibits no evidence of an emerging weakness that could affect its future performance. A Pass Asset is performing as agreed and demonstrates none of the weaknesses described in the following definitions for a Pass/Watch Asset, Special Mention Asset, Substandard Asset, or Doubtful Asset.
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A Pass/Watch Asset demonstrates a current weakness, condition, or characteristic that is not yet severe enough to warrant a Substandard Asset or Doubtful Asset rating.
Characteristics of a Pass/Watch Asset rating include, but are not limited to, physical condition, cash flow and/or other measures of performance that are weaker than expected or as underwritten, yet operating performance has not diminished such that the Asset should be adversely classified.
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A Special Mention Asset is 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. that would otherwise be rated Pass, but has potential weaknesses requiring close attention. Ordinarily assets rated Special Mention have deficiencies in their administration which corrective management action might remedy. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects 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. , or adversely affect its future performance. A Special Mention Asset rating is not a compromise between a Pass Asset and Substandard Asset rating, and should not be used to avoid exercising such judgment. Instead, it should be used to guide management on corrective measures that might be taken to strengthen an asset to avoid any potential deterioration in the asset’s quality.
Characteristics of a Special Mention Asset rating include, but are not limited to, matters not immediately impacting 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). cash flow or asset value that, if left uncorrected, may warrant an adverse risk classification in the future, including:
- material noncompliance with any Loan DocumentLoan DocumentAll documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the debt obligation executed for a Mortgage Loan and approved by Fannie Mae. (including, but not limited to, any Completion/Repair AgreementCompletion/Repair AgreementDocument evidencing the Borrower’s agreement to undertake Completion/Repairs and other identified capital improvements, the terms for funding the repairs, maintenance, or capital items, and the disbursement of funds from the Completion/Repair Escrow (e.g., Form 4505, or the applicable parts of the…, Replacement Reserve ScheduleReplacement Reserve ScheduleThe Required Replacement Schedule to the Multifamily Loan Agreement (Form 6001 series) a Replacement Reserve and Security Agreement (Form 4506), or another agreement approved by Fannie Mae, that evidences: the Borrower’s agreement to undertake identified replacement of capital items and…, or Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. ), or other similar BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note. obligation;
- ownership or management problems;
- pending litigation, citations, or code/regulatory violations; or
- any other material structural weakness, or any other significant deviation from prudent lending or ownership practices.
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A Substandard Asset is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note. or the related 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 any additional collateral pledged. 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. classified as a Substandard Asset must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that may jeopardize the timely repayment 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. , and there must be a distinct possibility that the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note. will default under the terms 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. if the deficiencies are not corrected. While Substandard Assets generally will have a distinct potential for loss, an individual 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. may still be rated as a Substandard Asset even though that 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. does not have distinct loss potential should it default.
A Substandard Asset has a higher probability of payment default than a Pass Asset or a Pass/Watch Asset, or it has other well-defined weaknesses and requires more intensive supervision by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). .
Characteristics of a Substandard Asset rating include, but are not limited to:
- inadequate debt service coverage; or
- repayment that depends on the sale of 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). (or other collateral, if any) securing 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. , the assumption 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. , or other credit risk mitigants.
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A Doubtful Asset has all the weaknesses inherent in a Substandard Asset with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make timely collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values.
A Doubtful Asset is either already in default or has a high probability of default, and may have a high probability of total or substantial loss. However, the extent of the loss may not be clear due to specific pending events that may strengthen the asset or mitigate the loss. Pending events can include mergers, acquisitions, liquidations, capital injections, obtaining and perfecting LiensLiensLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. on additional collateral, the valuation of collateral, and refinancing. Generally, pending events should be resolved within a relatively short period and the rating will be adjusted based on the new information.