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BK-0910597

Taxable Forward Commitment

Fannie Mae's Taxable Forward Commitment is streamlined execution that provides a forward rate lock for the permanent loan.  This product offers a range of benefits including reduced paperwork, lower legal fees, and a seamless conversion process while eliminating a host of obstacles:  no negative arbitrage during the construction period, no need to obtain construction period collateral, no duplicate payments of interest during the construction/lease-up period.

Product Overview:

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Eligibility                                                                                             All multifamily product types

Loan Amounts                                                                                        $2 million minimum.  No maximum

Term/Amortization                                                                                5 to 30 year term.  Up to 30 year amortization

Interest Rate                                                                                        Fixed rate only

Debt service coverage ratio                                                                1.25x minimum

Loan to value                                                                                     80% maximum

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

Prepayment                                                                                        Yield maintenance with 1% minimum or defeasance

Origination Fee                                                                                    1% / $20,000 minimum

Commitment Fee                                                                                    2% (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 (85% acceptable for special circumstances)

Replacement reserve impounds                                                           Required - not less than $150/unit (waiver considered for special circumstances)

Taxes and Insurance Impounds                                                            Required (may be waived for low leverage transactions)

Assumability                                                                                        Assumable with lender approval and a 1% fee

Supplemental Mortgages                                                                    Available after 1 year (up to two available, plus one more upon sale)

Venture Placement Fee                                                                        1% to 2% dependent on property