HUD 242/223(f) Loan - Acquisition or Refinance of Hospitals

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Eligible Properties

Licensed acute care & critical access hospitals (at least 50% of patient days must be acute care days).
Eligible Borrowers

For-profit, non-profit, and public entities.
Location

Nationwide.
Loan Amount

No minimum/no maximum (subject to General Loan Parameters).
General Loan Parameters

Maximum loan cannot exceed 90% Loan to Value.
Interest Rate

Fixed-rate, subject to market conditions at the time of rate lock.
Term & Amortization

Up to 25 years and fully amortizing.
Liability

Non-recourse.
Mortgage Insurance Premium

1% at closing,
0.65% annually thereafter.
Assumability

Fully assumable, subject to HUD approval.
Prepayment

Typically loans are prohibited from prepayment for the 1st year, then have a 9% penalty declining 1% each year thereafter until 0%.  Alternative lockout and prepayment structures are available.
Professional Liability Insurance

HUD requires a minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate.  Waivers may be granted in cases where premiums are high and claims history is clean.
Other
  • Up to 20% of the mortgage amount may be used for capital improvements and equipment.
  • Escrows required for repairs, mortgage insurance premium, taxes, insurance, and replacement reserves.
  • Third party reports include appraisal, Market Need and Financial Feasibility study, PCNA, and Phase I.