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BK-0910597

Tax Exempt Bond Credit Enhancement

Fannie Mae's Tax-Exempt Bond Credit Enhancement product offers AAA credit enhancement for both fixed and variable rate bonds.  The AAA rating makes it possible to secure the lowest possible interest rate in the marketplace while our delegated authority from Fannie Mae makes our process simpler and faster to meet all allocation deadlines.  Competitive fees make it attractive.  Adjusted cap rates make for higher LTV's.

Product Overview:

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Eligibility                                                                                            

Loan Amounts                                                                                        $3 million minimum.  No maximum

Term/Amortization                                                                                Up to 30 year term.  Up to 30 year amortization

Interest Rate                                                                                        Fixed rates set by prevailing tax-exempt bond market conditions.  Variable rates based on BMA

Debt service coverage ratio                                                                1.2x minimum

Loan to value                                                                                     Variable rate - 80% maximum                                                                Fixed Rate - 90% maximum

Personal recourse                                                                                Non-recourse with standard "Carve-Outs" and Key Principals obligations

Prepayment                                                                                        Yield maintenance with 1% minimum

Origination Fee                                                                                    1% or less when applicable

Commitment Fee                                                                                    1% (refundable)

Third Party Fees                                                                                    Includes legal, appraisal, engineering, and environmental reports.  Seismic reports and survey may also be required

Minimum Occupancy Requirement                                                        90% sustained for 90 consecutive days

Replacement reserve impounds                                                           Required - not less than $200/unit (waiver considered for special circumstances)

Taxes and Insurance Impounds                                                            Required

Assumability                                                                                        Assumable with lender approval and a 1% fee

Taxable Tails for Additional Financing                                            Fixed or Adjustable

Venture Placement Fee                                                                        1% to 2% dependent on property