Acquisition or Refinance of Multifamily Housing

Property Types: Market Rate, Affordable and Subsidized Multifamily
Eligible Borrowers: For profit and non-profit entities
Loan Amount: No Minimum/Maximum-Statutory Mortgage Limits (adjusted for locality)
Region: Nationwide
Term & Amortization: Generally 35 years and fully amortizing
General Loan Terms: The maximum loan amount is the lesser of:

  • 83.3% Loan to Value
  • 1.20x DSCR
  • 80% Loan to Value if cash out
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 .45% annually
Other:
  • Properties must average physical occupancy levels at 85% for 6 months prior to submission, and must maintain through loan closing
  • 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