Freddie Mac's Tax-Exempt Bond Credit Enhancement offers permanent financing for the new construction or substantial rehabilitation of affordable multifamily properties funded entirely or in part by the sale of fixed or variable rate tax-exempt bonds.
Borrowers can eliminate interest rate risk by locking the interest rate for their permanent financing before construction even begins and enjoy the advantage of receiving Freddie Mac's AAA bond credit enhancement rating. Flexible terms can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual transaction, including the option to borrow additional proceeds at conversion.
Beyond the benefits of any specific lending product, PNC ARCS' expertise and unwavering commitment to extraordinary customer service are what set us apart from the rest. And with specialists in affordable housing, seniors housing, student housing, manufactured housing communities, capital markets, FHA multifamily, as well as mezzanine/bridge financing, we can help meet your most critical financial and timing needs. No one delivers more.
Product overview
Property types Garden, mid and high-rise apartments, co-ops and senior housing
Loan amounts $3 million minimum. $15 million maximum. (larger loans considered on a case-by-case basis)
Forward commitment term 12 to 36 months
(extensions available during construction)
Term/amortization 18 to 30 year terms (with tax credits)
10 to 30 year terms (without tax credits)
Up to 30 year amortization available
Interest rate Credit enhancement available for both fixed and variable rate bonds
Personal recourse None, except for typical lender "Carve-Outs"
Debt service coverage 1.20x minimum (standard)
1.15x with hud Risk Sharing
Loan to value 85% maximum (standard)
90% maximum with hud risk sharing
Prepayment Prepayable in full, subject to applicable yield maintenance
Origination fee Required (varies by loan amount)
Commitment fee Required (refundable)
Third party fees Includes appraisal, environmental, and engineering reports
Minimum occupancy requirement 90% for 90 days prior to loan conversion
Replacement reserve impounds Typically required
Taxes and insurances impounds Required
Supplemental mortgages One per year on qualifying properties
Available only in select regions. Contact us to find out if your
property qualifies.