408.02B

Releases or Reductions in Collateral

Any request for a release or reduction of collateral must be processed in accordance with this Section, unless these instructions conflict with the terms and conditions of the Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement granting a security interest in Mortgage Loan collateral not covered by the Security Instrument. .

1.  General

If the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. has not satisfied the requirements for a release or reduction of collateral contained in the Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement granting a security interest in Mortgage Loan collateral not covered by the Security Instrument. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must not approve the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. request, and may decline the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. request without notice to Fannie Mae.  If the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. determines that the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. has satisfied the requirements of the Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement granting a security interest in Mortgage Loan collateral not covered by the Security Instrument. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must recommend the release or reduction of collateral through the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. , accompanied by the supporting documentation listed below.  Upon receipt and review of all pertinent information, Fannie Mae will approve or deny the request and notify the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. of its decision.

2.  Supporting Documentation and Analysis

The following documentation must be submitted through the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. , and maintained in the Servicing FileServicing FileYour file for each Mortgage Loan serviced. , in connection with each request for a release or reduction of collateral

(a)   Income and Expense Statements; Current Rent Roll

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 and expense statements and a current rent roll must be obtained from, and certified by, the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. .  The statements must cover the applicable period required by the Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement granting a security interest in Mortgage Loan collateral not covered by the Security Instrument. .  Based on the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , Parts I - III, the certified income and expense statements, and the current rent roll, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must develop a Net Cash FlowNet Cash FlowOn 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 203: Income Analysis and the applicable products and… estimate to determine whether the release or reduction provisions of the applicable Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement granting a security interest in Mortgage Loan collateral not covered by the Security Instrument. are satisfied.  The income, vacancy, collection loss, and concession information should support the Effective Gross IncomeEffective Gross IncomeOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total of Net Rental Income plus other income per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 203: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. that the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. is relying on in assessing whether a release or reduction is warranted.

In deriving its estimate of Effective Gross IncomeEffective Gross IncomeOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total of Net Rental Income plus other income per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 203: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must adjust for:

  • income that was not allowed or recognized in the original underwriting;
  • the effect of a partial year’s performance when the shorter period reflects the short-term, positive impact from seasonal variations that do not reflect 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). year-round performance; and
  • non-monetary concessions, requiring the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. to deduct the pro-rata value of the concession from the monthly rent for the applicable unit. 

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must ensure that all appropriate types of expenses, including underwritten Replacement ReserveReplacement ReserveCustodial Account the Borrower funds during the Mortgage Loan term for Replacements. deposits, are included, and that any inappropriate expenses (e.g., capital improvement costs, repair costs covered by funds set aside for Completion/RepairsCompletion/RepairsRepairs or capital item replacements and deferred maintenance: identified per the Property Condition Assessment; and required per the Completion/Repair Schedule, or Completion/Repair Agreement. , partnership costs, etc.) are excluded.  To avoid unwarranted releases or reductions of collateral, the expense figures must reflect stabilized operating conditions, and must not be understated due to efficiencies or savings that could not be replicated by a different owner or manager, or that would not be recognized for underwriting purposes.

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must perform a line-by-line expense analysis, including a comparison of the original underwriting estimates with the actual expenses shown on the Borrower’sBorrower’sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. income and expense statements.  The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must use the greater of the underwritten or the actual expense figure shown for each item on the Borrower’sBorrower’sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. statement. 

(b)  Servicer’s Analysis

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must provide an analysis and recommendation regarding the release or reduction of collateral, including any calculations required under the terms of the applicable Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement granting a security interest in Mortgage Loan collateral not covered by the Security Instrument. .

(c)  Correspondence

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must provide any correspondence with the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. that pertains to the release or reduction request. 

3.  Property Inspection 

Before approving any request for a release or reduction of collateral, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must perform a physical inspection 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). to verify that:

  • no deferred maintenance exists;
  • necessary capital improvements have been made; and
  • the general management and operations are acceptable and characteristic of a stabilized project.

The Servicer’sServicer’sPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. inspection must occur no more than 90 days prior to the date of the submission to Fannie Mae of the release or reduction request.  The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must document the results of its inspection by completing the MBAMBAMortgage Bankers Association Standard Inspection Form.