FHA® 221(d)(4)
Harris Commercial Capital works with the top lender offering FHA-insured, long-term, fixed-rate financing for new construction or substantial rehabilitation of multifamily projects nationwide. Applications typically processed as a 2-stage application (Preliminary Application followed by Firm Application). HUD-experienced development teams may request “straight to Firm” application, saving significant time by eliminating the Preliminary Application stage.
Term and Amortization Actual construction period plus 40 years (fully amortizing with interest only payable during construction period).
Maximum Loan Amount Will be the lesser of
1. 85% of total eligible development costs (87% for affordable) (90% for 90% project-based rental assistance), replacement cost is value of property for substantial rehabilitation .
2. FHA mortgage statutory per unit limits adjusted for local high cost factor, or
3. An amount that achieves a minimum debt service coverage, as follows: a) 1.176x DSC for market rate properties b) 1.15x DSC for affordable transactions; and c) 1.11x DSC for projects with 90% or greater rental assistance.
Eligible Property New construction or substantial rehabilitation of apartment properties.
Eligible Borrower Single Asset Entity (for profit or non-profit)
Occupancy Requirement Maximum economic occupancy of:
• 93% for market rate properties
• 95% for LIHTC properties having at least 80% LIHTC set aside, and rents at least 10% below markets
• 97% for properties with at least 90% rental assistance contracts (or 90% LIHTC set aside) with rents at least 10% below market
Tax and Insurance Escrows Monthly deposits required
Recourse Non-recourse – Construction and Permanent
Commercial Space Maximum 25% of gross floor area and maximum 15% of effective gross income
Required Reports Market Study, Appraisal, Architect/Cost Review and Phase I. CPA reviewed financial or last fiscal year – sub rehab.
Prepayment Negotiable. Generally two-year lockout with a 10% to 1% declining pre-payment penalty. Other pre-payment options available.
Assumable Subject to Lender and HUD approval and payment of assumption fee
Good Faith Deposit Negotiable based on project type
Expense Escrow Yes – sufficient to cover Lenders expenses and third-party report costs
Origination Fee Negotiable
HUD Application Fee Non-refundable fee of $3 per $1,000 (0.3%) of the mortgage amount due to HUD
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with the firm commitment submission package. For market rate pre-applications, a non-refundable review fee of 15 bps (50% of the firm commitment application fee) is due to HUD with the submission of the pre-application package.
HUD Inspection Fee 0.5% of the mortgage amount for new construction. 0.5% of the cost of the repairs for substantial rehab
Legal/Closing Fee Borrower pays Lenders counsel fee and miscellaneous closing costs.
Rehabilitation Qualifications Repairs must exceed $15,000 per unit (adjusted for local high cost factor) or replacement of 2 or more major building systems.
Davis Bacon Davis Bacon labor standards and wage requirements apply to construction and rehab work.
HUD Mortgage Insurance Premium Annual MIP Rates:
• Market Rate Properties: 0.65%
• Affordable Properties: 0.35%
• Broadly Affordable or Energy Efficient Properties: 0.25%