FHA Section 223(f) Mortgage Insurance for Purchase or Refinance of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has a mortgage insurance program for the purchase or refinancing of an existing multifamily project.


ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES

Market Rate, Affordable, and Subsidized Multifamily.


ELIGIBLE BORROWERS

Single-asset, special purpose entities, either for-profit or non-profit.


LOCATION

Nationwide.


LOAN AMOUNT

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


INTEREST RATE

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


TERM & AMORTIZATION

Up to 35 years and fully amortizing.


LIABILITY

Non-recourse.


MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUM

Depending on property type:

.25% to 1.0% at Closing

.25% to .60% Annually


ASSUMABILITY

Yes, 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.


OTHER

  • Properties must average physical occupancy levels of 85% for 6 months prior to submission, and maintain that level through loan closing.
  • Escrows required for repairs, mortgage insurance premium, taxes, insurance, and replacement reserves.
  • Third party reports include Appraisal, PCNA, and Phase I.
  • Secondary financing is allowed, subject to HUD guidelines and approval.

CASH OUT

Based upon 80% of HUD appraised value of property.


GENERAL LOAN PARAMETERS

See chart below. TO COME.