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Freddie Mac Acquisition Upgrade and Acquisition Rehabilitation MortgagesSM

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Freddie Mac Acquisition Upgrade and Acquisition Rehabilitation MortgagesSM enable you to purchase a property and make cosmetic or substantial improvements in order to reposition the property in your market.

Key Benefits

  • The ability to obtain funds to purchase, then upgrade or rehabilitate an existing multifamily property.
  • Reduced interest-rate risk when combined with the Freddie Mac Early Rate-Lock delivery option.
  • Clearly defined lending parameters and predictable rate-lock and closing timeframes.
  • Guaranteed permanent financing since the acquisition/upgrade or rehab proceeds are funded at the same time.
  • For stabilized properties with 30% cash equity and a 7- or 10-year term, sizing parameters for the ARM product are 1.15x for amortizing and partial interest-only, and 1.30x for full term interest-only.

At-a-Glance Comparison

Product Summary Acquisition Upgrade Acquisition Rehabilitation
Eligible properties Garden, mid-rise, high-rise multifamily Garden, mid-rise, high-rise multifamily
Maximum Loan-to-Value 86% of purchase price
80% of total cost
80% of appraiser’s as stabilized value
90% of purchase price
80% of total cost
80% of appraiser’s as stabilized value
Minimum Debt Coverage Ratio Fixed-Rate

Amortizing or partial IO:
1.20x IO, as is
Generally 1.20x amortizing, as stabilized

NOTE: Partial IO only available for > 7 year term

Full term interest-only (< 70% LTV):
1.20x IO, as is
1.50x IO for terms > 7 yrs, as stabilized
1.55x IO for terms < 7 yrs, as stabilized

Amortizing or partial IO:
1.15x IO, as is
Generally 1.20x amortizing, as stabilized

NOTE: Partial IO only available for > 7 year term

Full term interest-only (< 70% LTV):
1.15x IO, as is
1.50x IO for terms > 7 yrs, as stabilized
1.55x IO for terms < 7 yrs, as stabilized
Minimum Debt Coverage Ratio Adjustable-Rate

Amortizing or partial IO:
1.05x IO at max note rate, as is
1.15x amortizing at max note rate < 70% LTV, as
stabilized
1.20x amortizing at max note rate, as stabilized

NOTE: Partial IO only available for > 7 year term

Full term interest-only (< 70% LTV):
1.05x IO at max note rate, as is
1.30x IO at max note rate, as stabilized (> 7 yr term)
1.40x IO at max note rate, as stabilized (< 7 yr term)

Amortizing or partial IO:
1.0x IO at max note rate, as is
1.15x amortizing at max note rate < 70% LTV, as stabilized
1.20x amortizing at max note rate, as stabilized

NOTE: Partial IO only available for > 7 year term

Full term interest-only (< 70% LTV):
1.0x IO at max note rate, as is
1.30x IO at max note rate, as stabilized (> 7 yr term)
1.40x IO at max note rate, as stabilized (< 7 yr term)

Minimum Upgrade/Rehab Costs
Per Unit
$3,000  per unit $10,000  per unit
Maximum Upgrade / Rehabilitation Cost Lower of $10,000 per unit or 20% of acquisition cost Lower of $30,000 per unit or 30% of acquisition cost
Maximum Period to Stabilization 24 months 36 months
Stabilization Period Extension Option 2-6 months or 1-12 months, for fee 2-6 months or 1-12 months, for fee
Repair Escrow Required Yes, in the form of Cash, Letter of Credit, or Construction Completion Guarantee Yes, in the form of Cash, Letter of Credit, or Construction Completion Guarantee
Debt Service Coverage Shortfall Reserve Required Yes, in the form of Cash, Letter of Credit, or Construction Completion Guarantee; Maximum 6x NOI shortfall Yes, in the form of Cash, Letter of Credit, or Construction Completion Guarantee; Maximum 6x NOI shortfall  
Collateral During Rehab First Lien on “As Is” Property, Repair Escrow, Debt Service Coverage Reserve First Lien on "As Is" Property, Repair Escrow, Debt Service Coverage Reserve

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