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.