FHA Section 232 Senior Housing and Healthcare Facilities
Under Section 232 of the National Housing Act, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) provides mortgage insurance to facilitate the new construction, substantial rehabilitation, acquisition, refinance and permanent financing for Assisted Living Facilities, special needs alzheimer/dementia care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and board & care facilities.
The benefits of this program include loan terms of up to 40 years, competitive fixed interest rates, AAA credit enhancement for tax-exempt bond financed transactions, and eligibility for securitization by Ginnie Mae. The loans are non-recourse, allow higher loan-to-cost ratios and lower debt service coverage, and for new properties, the construction loan can convert to a permanent loan upon completion of the building phase. Interest rates are fixed for the construction and the permanent loans before the start of construction.
The unique demands and processes of HUD/FHA multifamily financing are generously offset by the advantages. Additionally, HUD’s MAP Program (Multifamily Accelerated Processing) coupled with PNC ARCS’ streamlined internal procedures and staff of FHA dedicated professionals bring greater speed and efficiency to meet the accelerating needs of today’s market.
With PNC ARCS’ acknowledged leadership in multifamily financing and now the addition of FHA financing for multifamily properties, you can be sure of a fast, smooth, reliable execution from application, through closing, and beyond.
Beyond the benefits of any specific program, PNC ARCS’ expertise and unwavering commitment to extraordinary customer service are what set us apart from the rest. And with specialists in affordable housing, senior housing, manufactured housing communities, mezzanine/bridge financing, FHA multifamily, and capital markets, we can help meet your most critical financial and timing needs. No one delivers more.
Product overview
Eligibility For new construction, substantial rehab, and acquisition/refinance of
properties classified as assisted living, nursing home, intermediate care,
and board & care
Loan amounts No maximum
Term/amortization Up to 36 month construction term
Up to 35 year term (acquisition/refinance)
Up to 40 year term (permanent loan)
All loans fully amortizing
Interest rates Fixed rates are established after issuance of a firm commitment by HUD
and are based on current market conditions. Permanent and construction rates
are fixed prior to the start of construction. Call for current rates.
Debt service coverage ratio 1.17x minimum (acquisition/refinance)
1.11x minimum (new construction)
Loan to value Acquisition/refinance
- 85% maximum (standard)
- 90% maximum (non-profits)
New construction
- 90% maximum
Based on total replacement cost
Personal recourse Non-recourse for both construction and permanent loans
Prepayment
Five year lock-out period then a declining prepay schedule normally applies (5%, 4%, 3%, etc…). Alternate lock-out and prepayment options are available.
Mortgage insurance premium 0.57% per year during construction (payable at closing)
0.57% per year for permanent loan
Financing fee Negotiable and competitive
Permanent loan fee Negotiable and competitive
Due diligence fee Fee includes cost of appraisal, market feasibility study, phase I environmental, plan and cost review, or physical needs assessment, and lender due diligence. Borrower is responsible for legal fees and customary closing costs. All due diligence fees are refundable at closing.
Processing fees 0.3% - FHA examination fee
0.5% - Ginnie Mae standby fee
All processing fees are refundable at closing.