Many Federal Loan Programs Are Available For Multifamily Residences

n the federal government, several agencies areProvides loan programs for acquisition or refinance of
committed to providing lending support for multifamilystudent housing rental properties.
rental properties. Among them are FNMA, FHLMC, and• 5, 7, and 10 year fully amortizing
HUD.• Up to 80% LTV for acquisitions (lower for
Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA):short term loans)
Founded in 1938 during the Great• Up to 75% LTV for refinances (lower for
Depression, FNMA (also known as Fannie Mae) is ashort term loans)
stockholder-owned corporation chartered by• Minimum debt service coverage ranges from
Congress in 1968 as a government-sponsored1.30 to 1.35 (higher for short term loans)
enterprise (GSE). Its purpose is to purchase and• Cash out refinances are available at higher
securitize mortgages so that funds are consistentlydebt service coverage
available to institutions that lend money to homebuyers.Senior Housing Program
Fannie Mae provides multifamily financing forProvides loan programs for acquisition or refinance of
affordable and market-rate rental housing, andsenior housing rental properties.
operates nationally, in all multifamily markets and under• 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 year fully amortizing
all economic conditions. Eighty-nine percent of the• Up to 75% LTV for acquisitions (lower for
rental housing financed by Fannie Mae lenders isshort term loans)
affordable to families at or below the median income• Up to 70% LTV for refinances (lower for
of their communities.short term loans)
Fannie Mae provides financing through a nationwide• Minimum debt service coverage ranges from
network of Delegated Underwriting and Servicing1.30 to 1.35 (higher for short term loans)
(DUS®) and other lenders (collectively known as,• Cash out refinances are available at higher
Agency Lenders). Agency Lenders also increase thedebt service coverage
availability of affordable multifamily housing throughU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
investments in properties that qualify for federal(HUD): HUD’s mission isto increase
housing tax credits.homeownership, support community development and
Working with nonprofit and for-profit sponsors, Fannieincrease access to affordable housing free from
Mae makes funds available for affordable housingdiscrimination. HUD offers several programs targeting
through investments in individual properties or groups ofmultifamily and healthcare facilities.
properties. Fannie Mae loans may be used for theWithin HUD, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
acquisition, new construction, refinancing or moderateprovides mortgage insurance on loans made by
or substantial rehabilitation of multifamily housing,FHA-approved Agency Lenders throughout the United
including senior and student housing as well asStates and its territories. FHA mortgages are for
manufactured home communities.acquisition, new construction, refinancing or substantial
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC): Inrehabilitation of multifamily housing, including senior and
1970, Congress createdstudent housing as well as manufactured home
FHLMC (also known as Freddie Mac) with threecommunities.
important goals in mind:FHA Multifamily Lending Programs
1. Ensure financial institutions have mortgage money toFHA Section 207/221(d) Loans
lend;Provides mortgage insurance for new construction or
2. Make it easier for consumers to afford a decentsubstantial rehabilitation of multifamily rental properties
house or apartment; and• 5 or more units
3. Keep residential mortgage markets stabilized in• Up to 85% LTV
times of financial crisis.• Up to 35 years fully amortized
To fulfill its mission, Freddie Mac conducts business in• Construction to permanent loans available up
the U.S. secondary mortgage market, working with ato 90% LTV (100% for non-profits) and up to 40 years
national network of mortgage lending customers.FHA Section 207/223(f) Loans
Freddie Mac provides a full range of competitivelyProvides mortgage insurance for purchase or
priced, reliable mortgage products for the acquisition,refinance of existing multifamily rental properties
new construction, refinancing or moderate or• 5 or more units
substantial rehabilitation of multifamily housing, including• Up to 85% LTV for purchases
senior and student housing as well as manufactured• Up to 80% LTV for refinances
home communities.• Up to 35 years fully amortized
Freddie Mac Lending ProgramsFHA Section 207/234(d) Loans
Standard MortgageProvides mortgage insurance for new construction or
Provides loan programs for acquisition or refinance ofsubstantial rehabilitation of multifamily condominium
multifamily rental properties.properties
• 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 year fully amortizing• 5 or more units
• Up to 80% LTV for acquisitions (lower for• Up to 85% LTV
short term loans)• Up to 35 years fully amortized
• Up to 75% LTV for refinances (lower forFHA Section 207 Loans for Manufactured Home
short term loans)Parks
• Minimum debt service coverage ranges fromProvides mortgage insurance for construction or
1.05 to 1.35 (higher for short term loans)substantial rehabilitation of manufactured home parks
• Cash out refinances available at higher DSC• 5 or more units
Construction Takeout• Up to 85% LTV for purchases
Provides loan programs for construction takeout of• Up to 80% LTV for refinances
multifamily rental properties.• Up to 35 years fully amortized
• 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 year fully amortizingFHA Section 232 Loans for Long-Term Care Facilities
• Up to the lower of 80% LTV or 90% LTCProvides mortgage insurance for construction,
(lower for short term loans)acquisition, refinance, or substantial rehabilitation of
• Minimum debt service coverage ranges fromlong-term care facilities.
1.10 to 1.15 (higher for short term loans)• 20 or more residents
Rehabilitation Mortgage• Up to 90% LTV (95% for non-profits) for
Provides loan programs for moderate rehabilitation ofnew construction or substantial rehabilitation
multifamily rental properties.• Up to 85% LTV (90 % for non-profits) for
• 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 year fully amortizingpurchases or refinances
• Up to 80% LTV (lower for the short term• Up to 35 years fully amortized
loans)FHA Section 232/223(f) Loans for Healthcare Facilities
• Minimum debt service coverage ranges fromProvides mortgage insurance for acquisition, refinance,
1.25 to 1.30 (higher for short term loans)or moderate rehabilitation of existing healthcare
Student Housing Programfacilities.