Program Description:
Credit enhancement for fixed-rate tax-exempt housing bonds, the proceeds of which are used to provide financing for existing or newly constructed affordable housing properties. Available for properties throughout the United States.

Feature:

Loan Amount:

$1,000,000 minimum; $15,000,000 maximum. Larger loans permitted on a case by case basis.

Credit Enhancement:

Fannie Mae Mortgage Backed Security ("MBS") to provide AAA rated credit enhancement. Can enhance a taxable tail as well as the tax-exempt issue.

Credit Enhancement Fees:

Based on Fannie Mae Tiered Pricing structure. Credit enhancement fees are lower for loans with a lower loan to value and higher debt service coverage.

Loan Term:

For tax credit properties, 18 - 30 year term. For non-tax credit properties, a 10 year balloon maturity is available.

Amortization: Up to 30 years.

Prepayment:

Pursuant to the bond documents. Yield maintenance formula required on the Fannie Mae guaranty and servicing fees.

Recourse:

Non-recourse, except for standard lender carveouts (waived for 100% LIHTC properties).

Borrower:

All properties must be owned by a single asset or single purpose entity.

Debt Service Coverage:

Minimum 115%. For non-tax credit properties, 125% minimum.

Loan to Value:

For 100% tax credit properties, 90% maximum. For all other properties, 85% maximum.

Subordinate Financing:

Soft secondary financing allowed up to 100% of appraised value but must be serviced by no more than 75% of the available cash flow.

Taxable Financing:

Cash-out refinancing to cover transaction costs and other uses available in some cases through issuance of taxable bonds.

Occupancy:

Properties must be 90% physically occupied for the 90 day period prior to loan funding.

Assumability:

Yes, subject to NYCL approval and the payment of a processing fee and a 1% assumption fee.

Reserves:

Tax and insurance escrows are required. Replacement reserves and repairs required as determined by the engineer's report.

Application Fee:

$15,000. Covers the cost of all third party reports, travel expenses and other out-of-pocket expenses.

Financing Fees:

Typically 1% to 1.5%.

Timing:

Commitments issued in 60 days or less.

Pricing:

Contact your NYCL representative for a price quote.

 
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