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Freddie Mac Bond Credit Enhancement - 4% LIHTC

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Freddie Mac offers financing for the new construction, substantial rehabilitation and moderate rehabilitation of affordable Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) multifamily properties that are funded entirely or in part by the sale of fixed- or variable-rate tax-exempt bonds. The Freddie Mac Bond Credit Enhancement - 4% LIHTC product was designed to provide you with the best financing solution for our customers doing their part to preserve affordable housing across the nation. We invite you to talk to one of our Seller/Servicers through the Freddie Mac Targeted Affordable Housing (TAH) Delegated Network to learn more about our affordable housing products and offerings.

Key Benefits

  • Offers various financing alternatives for your affordable housing development.
  • Loans with HUD Risk Sharing may be allowed more favorable LTV and DCR terms.

At-a-Glance Comparison

Product Summary Forward Commitment Immediate Funding Moderate Rehabilitation
Product Description Forward commitment for new construction or substantial rehabilitation of affordable multifamily properties with 4% LIHTC Financing for the acquisition or refinance of stabilized affordable multifamily properties with 4% LIHTC Financing for the moderate rehabilitation (with tenants in place) of affordable multifamily properties with 4% LIHTC
Type of Funding Funded and unfunded forward financing available Credit enhancement for fixed- or variable-rate tax-exempt bonds Up front proceeds available during mod rehab period (max 24 months); full proceeds available at closing
Eligible Properties To-be-built or substantially rehabilitated garden, mid-rise or high-rise multifamily properties that have received an allocation for tax-exempt bond financing Garden, mid-rise or high-rise multifamily properties that meet affordability criteria and with 90% occupancy for 90 days Garden, mid-rise or high-rise multifamily properties with 4% LIHTC undergoing moderate rehabilitation with tenants in place
Minimum Debt Coverage Ratio 1.15x 1.15x 1.15x
Maximum Loan-to-Value Variable-rate: 80% of adjusted value or 85% of market value
Fixed-rate: > 90% LIHTC units: 90% of adjusted or market value; < 90% LIHTC units: 85% of adjusted or market value
Variable-rate: 80% of adjusted value or 85% of market value
Fixed-rate: > 90% LIHTC units: 90% of adjusted or market value; < 90% LIHTC units: 85% of adjusted or market value
Variable-rate: 80% of adjusted value or 85% of market value
Fixed-rate: > 90% LIHTC units: 90% of adjusted or market value; < 90% LIHTC units: 85% of adjusted or market value
Loan Term Forward: 12, 18, 24, 30, or 36 months Permanent: 18 to 30 years beyond construction 15 to 40 years Minimum is equal to the remaining tax-credit compliance period; 40 year maximum
Maximum Amortization 35 years 35 years 35 years
Prepayment Provisions Fee Maintenance Fee Maintenance Fee Maintenance
Subordinate Financing Available Available Available
Fees Refundable:
Funded – 1% of max loan amount
Unfunded – 2% of proposed credit enhancement amount
Non-refundable: Application fee, extension fee, delivery assurance fee, legal fees
Non-refundable:
Application fee, extension fee, delivery assurance fee, legal fees
Non-refundable:
Application fee, extension fee, delivery assurance fee, legal fees
Application Fee The greater of $3,000 or 0.1% of the maximum loan amount The greater of $3,000 or 0.1% of the maximum loan amount The greater of $3,000 or 0.1% of the maximum loan amount
Tax and Insurance Escrows Required per Delegated
TAH Guide
on AllRegs®
Required per Delegated
TAH Guide
on AllRegs®
Required per Delegated
TAH Guide
on AllRegs®

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