FEDERAL AGENCY:

HOUSING, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORIZATION:

National Housing Act, as amended, Section 241, Public Law 90-448, 12 U.S.C. 1715, Public Law 94-375, 12 U.S.C. 17152-6.

OBJECTIVES:

To finance repairs, additions and improvements to multifamily rental housing and health care facilities with FHA insured first mortgages or HUD-held mortgages.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Guaranteed/Insured Loans. Place Cursor Here for Definition

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

HUD, through the Federal Housing Administration, insures lenders against loss on loans made either (1) To finance additions and improvements of multifamily rental housing and health care facilities already subject to HUD/FHA insured mortgages or mortgages held by HUD, or (2) to finance energy conservation improvements. The program is intended to keep the project competitive, to extend its economic life, and to finance the replacement of obsolete equipment. The maximum insurable loan for an insured project is an amount which, when added to the outstanding balance of the existing insured mortgage, does not exceed the amount insurable under the program pursuant to which the mortgage covering such project or facility is insured. Where the project is covered by a mortgage held by the Secretary the principal amount of the loan shall be in an amount acceptable to the Secretary.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:   Owners of a multifamily project or facility already subject to a mortgage insured by HUD or held by HUD.

Beneficiary Eligibility:   Individuals/families and owners of multifamily projects.

Credentials/Documentation:   Documentation regarding the characteristics of the property and the qualifications of the mortgagor are assembled by the mortgage and submitted with the application. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Pre-application Coordination:   The sponsor has a preapplication conference with the local HUD Multifamily Hub and Program Center to determine the preliminary feasibility of the proposed improvements before a formal application is submitted. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure:   The sponsor submits a formal application for review and approval or disapproval through a HUD-approved mortgagee to the local HUD Multifamily Hub or Program Center. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure:   If the proposed improvements meets program requirements, the local HUD Multifamily Hub and Program Center issues a commitment to the lender to insure the mortgage.

Deadlines:   Deadlines are established on a case-by-case basis by the local HUD Multifamily Hub and Program Center.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:   Processing time, depending upon the degree of preparation by the sponsor, and workload in the HUD Multifamily Hub and Program Center.

Appeals:   If an application for mortgage insurance is refused, HUD will state the reasons for the refusal. If reapplication is desired, the applicant may modify the application and reapply.

Renewals:   The term of a commitment to insure may be extended when more time is required to close the loan.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:   The amount of the loan may not exceed 90 percent of the estimated value of the improvements, additions, or equipment.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:   A loan for a project with a HUD-insured or HUD-held mortgage must have a maturity acceptable to HUD.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:   Any change of the borrower during the period of loan insurance must be approved by HUD. Defaults in meeting the loan terms must be reported. All borrowers are required to submit an annual financial statement to HUD. All approved lenders at any time upon request by HUD must furnish copies of their latest financial statements.

Audits:   The Department of Housing and Urban Development reserves the right to audit the accounts of either the lender or borrower in order to determine their compliance and conformance with HUD regulations and standards.

Records:   Lenders are required to service and maintain records in accordance with acceptable lending practices of prudent lending institutions and the HUD regulations.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification:   86-4077-0-3-371.

Obligations:   FY 01 $12,826,900; FY 02 est $17,900,000; and FY 03 est $50,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  
No Data Available.

In fiscal year 2001, HUD insured mortgages for six projects with 838 units/beds, totaling $7.7 million. The Department expects similar number of insured loans for fiscal year 2002.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

24 CFR, 241 et seq.; HUD Handbook 4585.1 "Supplemental Loans for Project Mortgage Insurance," Section 241, no charge.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:   See Regional Agency Offices. All projects are processed in Regional and Local Multifamily Hub or Program Center. Persons are encouraged to communicate with the nearest local HUD Multifamily Hub and Program Center listed at http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/mfbroch/hubs_pcs.cfm or contact the nearest HUD Field Office in the Catalog Address Appendix IV.

Headquarters Office:   Carmelita James 451 Seventh Street SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20410 Email: carmelita_a._james@hud.gov Phone: (202) 402-2579

Web Site Address:  
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/hsgmulti.cfm

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Not applicable.