Acquisition or Refinance of Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Board and Care Facilities

Property Types: Skilled Nursing (Skilled and Intermediate Care), Assisted Living and Board and Care
Eligible Borrowers: For profit and non-profit entities
Loan Amount: No Minimum/No Maximum
Region: Nationwide
Term & Amortization: Up to 35 years and fully amortizing
General Loan Terms: The maximum loan is the lesser of:

  • 80% (90% non-profit) Loan To Value
  • 1.45x DSCR
  • 100% of the cost to refinance including repairs
  • 80% of acquisition costs
Interest Rate: Fixed rate subject to market conditions at the time of rate lock
Recourse: None except standard carve outs
Assumable: Yes, subject to HUD approval
Prepayment: Negotiable. Typically loans are prohibited from prepayment for the first 2 years then an 8% penalty declining 1% each year thereafter until 0%
Mortgage Insurance Premium: 1% upfront and .5% annually
Other:
  • Cash out refinancing not permitted
  • Escrows required for repairs, mortgage insurance premium, taxes, insurance and replacement reserves
  • Third parties include an appraisal, property condition/needs assessment and Phase I
  • Secondary financing is allowed subject to HUD approval, however, Loan to Value must not exceed 92.5% and the form of secondary financing must be in that of a surplus cash note