19.1.3.1 Administrative Clearance to Close
HUD Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide, HUD Handbook 4430.G (2020 ed., rev. Mar. 19, 2021) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-07-29 · United States
A. On or before the confirmed closing date, the RC Director will provide the HUD Closing Attorney with administrative clearance to close the Loan, either by written memorandum or email. The RC Director’s administrative clearance will include the following confirmations:
All special conditions of the Firm Commitment have been met;
The Loan is ready to be closed;
The documents submitted to the RC Director for the closing were fully examined and approved; and
The Firm Commitment is current.
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- Table of Contents
- Index
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Multifamily Accelerated Processing Guide
- 1.2 Purposes of MAP
- 1.3.1 Lender Qualifications and Monitoring
- 1.3.2 Programs Covered by MAP
- 1.3.3 Application Processing
- 1.3.4 Construction Responsibilities
- 1.3.5 Servicing
- 1.4 Regulations, Policies, and the MAP Guide
- 1.5 Workload Management
- Chapter 2 Lender Qualifications and Practices
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 HUD Approval of Lenders
- 2.3 Lender Standards
- 2.4 Loan Consultants, Correspondents, or Mortgage Brokers
- 2.5 Underwriting and Construction Administration 2.5.1 Underwr…
- 2.5.2 Construction Administrator Duties
- 2.5.3 Underwriting and Construction– HUD’s Role
- 2.5.4 Electronic Communications
- 2.6.1 Introduction
- 2.6.2 Definitions
- 2.6.3 Identity of Interest - General
- 2.6.4.1 Lender Owned FHA-Insured Properties
- 2.6.4.2 Secondary Financing Relationships
- 2.6.4.3 Bridge Loans and Balance Sheet Loans
- 2.6.4.4 Lenders with Tax Credit Equity Affiliates
- 2.6.4.5 Lender’s Consultants, Correspondents, or Mortgage Brok…
- 2.6.4.6 Other Lender Conflicts
- 2.6.4.7 Prohibited Practices - Inducements
- 2.6.4.8 Prohibited Practices - Gifts
- 2.6.4.9 Prohibited Practices - Charitable Donations
- 2.6.5.1 In General
- 2.6.5.2 IOI Discovered Before Processing
- 2.6.5.3 IOI Discovered During Processing
- 2.6.5.4 IOI Discovered After Firm Commitment
- 2.6.6 Certification
- 2.6.7 Syndicator or Investor Influence
- 2.7 New MAP Lender Application Package
- 2.8 Limitations and Notices
- 2.9 Quality Control, Records and Monitoring
- 2.10 Underwriters – HUD Approval
- 2.10.1 MAP Underwriters
- 2.10.2 Chief Underwriters
- 2.10.3 Deputy Chief Underwriters
- 2.11 Underwriter Trainees
- 2.12 MAP Underwriter Transfers
- Chapter 3 Programs
- 3.1 General Program Requirements
- 3.1.1 Regulatory Agreement
- 3.1.2 Single Asset Mortgagor Entity
- 3.1.3 Non-Recourse
- 3.1.4 Interest Rate
- 3.1.5 Amortization Plan
- 3.1.6 Loan Terms
- 3.1.7 Prepayment Restrictions
- 3.1.8 HUD Application Fee
- 3.1.9 HUD inspection Fee
- 3.1.10 Mortgage Insurance Premium
- 3.1.11 Lender Fees and Charges
- 3.1.12 Definition of Affordable Housing
- 3.1.13 Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
- 3.1.14 Previous Participation
- 3.1.15 HUD's Fiscal Procedures
- 3.1.16 Bridge or Gap Financing
- 3.1.17 Secondary Financing
- 3.1.18 Statutory Loan Limits
- 3.1.19 Tax Increment Financing
- 3.1.20 Commercial Space
- 3.1.21 Military Impacted Areas
- 3.1.22 Student Housing
- 3.1.23 Real Estate Requirements
- 3.1.24 Transient Housing/Hotel Services Prohibition
- 3.1.25 Sustaining Occupancy
- 3.1.26 Operating Deficit
- 3.1.27 Short-Term Lease Premiums
- 3.1.28 Replacement Reserve
- 3.1.29 Developer Fees
- 3.1.30 Scattered Sites
- 3.1.31 Condominiums
- 3.1.32 Environmental Review
- 3.1.33 Underwritten Vacancy and Collection Loss
- 3.1.34 Borrower’s Certifications
- 3.1.35 Waivers
- 3.1.36 Opportunity Zones
- 3.2 New Construction/Substantial Rehabilitation Program Requir…
- 3.2.1 Properties
- 3.2.2 Insurance for Construction and Permanent Loan Periods
- 3.2.3 New Construction Transactions
- 3.2.4 Substantial Rehabilitation Transactions
- 3.2.5 Cost Certification
- 3.2.6 Federal Labor Standards
- 3.2.7 Assurance of Completion
- 3.2.8 Absorption Period
- 3.2.9 Marketing and Leasing Plan
- 3.2.10 Working Capital Escrow
- 3.2.11 Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment in Cost Basis
- 3.2.12 Elderly Developments
- 3.2.13 Occupancy Preference
- 3.2.14 Builder and Sponsor Profit and Risk Allowance (BSPRA)
- 3.2.15 Energy Efficiency
- 3.2.16 Cost vs. Value
- 3.3 Section 221(d)(4)–New Construction and Substantial Rehabil…
- 3.3.1 Criterion 1
- 3.3.2 Criterion 3
- 3.3.3 Criterion 4
- 3.3.4 Criterion 5
- 3.4 Section 220 Mortgage Insurance for Redevelopment Areas
- 3.4.1 Eligible Areas
- 3.4.2 Commercial Facilities
- 3.4.3 Maximum Loan Ratios and DSCRs
- 3.4.4 Builder and Sponsor Profit and Risk Allowance (BSPRA)
- 3.4.5 Sponsor Profit and Risk Allowance (SPRA)
- 3.4.6 Age Restriction Prohibited
- 3.5 Section 231 Mortgage Insurance
- 3.5.1 Definitions
- 3.5.2 Design and Amenities
- 3.5.3 BSPRA or SPRA allowances
- 3.5.4 Maximum Loan Ratios and DCRs
- 3.6.1 Eligibility
- 3.6.2 Term
- 3.6.3 Equity Requirement and Controlling Mortgage Criteria
- 3.6.3.1 Criterion 3–Loan to Value/Cost
- 3.6.3.2 Criterion 4–Statutory Limits
- 3.6.3.3 Criterion 5–Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
- 3.6.4 CNAs, Plans and Cost Estimates
- 3.6.5 Davis-Bacon Act Applicability
- 3.6.6 Insurance of Advances or Insurance upon Completion
- 3.6.7 Environmental Review
- 3.6.8 Working Capital and Operating Deficit Reserves
- 3.6.9 Management Exhibits
- 3.6.10 Multiple Lenders
- 3.6.11 MIP
- 3.7.1 General Requirements
- 3.7.2 Eligible Properties
- 3.7.3 Ineligible properties
- 3.7.4 Additional Section 223(f) Requirements
- 3.7.5 Repairs
- 3.7.6 Accessibility Requirements
- 3.7.7 Age Restricted Projects
- 3.7.8 Defaults, Claims, or Enforcement Referrals
- 3.7.9 Labor Standards
- 3.7.10 Prepayment Provisions and Prohibition
- 3.7.11 Maximum Loan and Debt Service Coverage Ratios (DSCR)
- 3.7.11.1 Section 223(f) Refinance and Acquisition Processing
- 3.7.12 For Cash Out/Equity Out Proceeds When Repairs are Defer…
- 3.7.13 Capitalization Rates and Determination of Value
- 3.7.14 Statutory Loan Limits
- 3.7.15 Cost Not Attributable to Dwelling Space
- 3.7.16 Reserve for Replacements (RfR)
- 3.7.17 Secondary Financing
- 3.7.18 Commercial Space
- 3.7.19 Real Estate Requirements
- 3.7.20 Mortgage Term
- 3.7.21 Firm Commitment Processing Only
- 3.7.22 Market Study
- 3.7.23.1 Discounts and/or Costs of Issuance
- 3.7.23.2 Defeasance Costs Associated with Underlying Bond Fina…
- 3.8 Section 223(a)(7) Refinancing
- 3.8.1 Eligibility
- 3.8.2 Terms
- 3.8.3 Controlling Mortgage Criteria
- 3.8.4 Lender Fees
- 3.8.5 Borrower Fees
- 3.8.6 CNA
- 3.8.7 Other Issues
- 3.9.1 Insurance During Construction
- 3.9.2 Permanent Insurance
- 3.9.2.1 Public Liability Insurance
- 3.9.2.2 Vehicle Liability Insurance
- 3.9.2.3 Flood insurance
- 3.9.2.4 Casualty Insurance
- 3.9.3 Other Insurance Requirements
- 3.10.1 Purpose
- 3.10.2 Underwriting Ratios for Large Loans
- 3.10.3 Increased Reserves for Large Loans
- Loan size Reserve amount shall be the greater of
- 3.10.4 Extended Lease-Up Period
- 3.10.5 Higher Net Worth and Liquidity
- 3.11.1 Restrictions Authorized by Statute
- 3.11.1.1 Restrictions Allowed by HUD Statutory Authority
- 3.11.1.2 Housing for Persons Age 55+ (55+ Exemption)
- 3.11.1.3 Housing Restricted to Persons Age 62+
- 3.11.1.4 Other Fair Housing Act Exemptions
- 3.11.2 Age Restriction in Certain Projects and Programs
- 3.11.2.1 Market Rate Projects
- 3.11.2.2 Affordable Projects and 55+ Exemption
- 3.11.2.3 Section 231 Projects, both Market Rate and Affordable…
- 3.11.3.1 Services
- 3.11.3.2 Meals Service Exceptions
- 3.11.3.3 Prohibition on Founder’s Fees
- 3.11.3.4 Guest Suites
- 3.12.1 Relocation-General
- 3.12.2 Projects with Federal Assistance
- 3.12.3 Projects with No Federal Assistance
- 3.12.4 Relocation Costs on HUD Forms
- Chapter 4 Application Processing
- 4.1 Introduction/General
- 4.1.1 Approval of Lender's Reviewers
- 4.2.1.1 Concept Meetings
- 4.2.1.2 HUD Response
- 4.2.1.3 Firm Commitment Application Submissions
- 4.2.1.4 Firm Commitment Issuance
- 4.2.1.5 Firm Commitment Acceptance and Rate Lock
- 4.2.1.6 Closing
- 4.2.2.1 Concept Meetings
- 4.2.2.2 Pre-Application Stage
- 4.2.2.3 Invitation Letters
- 4.2.2.4 Firm Commitment
- 4.2.2.5 Closing
- 4.2.2.6 Construction Period
- 4.2.3 Appeals
- 4.3.1 General Requirements
- 4.3.2 Processing
- 4.4.1 General Requirements
- 4.4.2 Processing
- 4.4.3 Construction Period Responsibilities
- 4.4.4 Servicing
- Chapter 5 Architectural and Construction Analysis
- 5.1 Eligible Construction Activities
- 5.1.1 New Construction
- 5.1.2 Substantial Rehabilitation
- 5.1.3 Class of Work
- 5.1.4 Defining Construction Activities
- 5.1.5 Eligible Construction by Program
- 5.2 Consultant Due Diligence Responsibilities
- 5.2.1 General
- 5.2.2.1 Needs Assessor Qualifications
- 5.2.2.2 Needs Assessor Responsibilities
- 5.2.2.3 Construction Analysts Qualifications
- 5.2.2.4 Construction Analyst Responsibilities
- 5.2.3.1 Project Architect Qualifications
- 5.2.3.2 Project Architect Duties and Responsibilities
- 5.2.3.3 Owner-Architect Agreement for Services
- 5.2.3.4 Project Architect as Owner’s Representative
- 5.2.4 Other Technical Specialists
- 5.2.5 HUD Approval of Qualifications
- 5.3 Requirements by Construction Activity and Program
- 5.3.1 General
- 5.3.2.1 Scope of Work
- 5.3.2.2 Construction Costs
- 5.3.2.3 Schedule
- 5.3.3.1 When Project Architects are Required
- 5.3.3.2 When General Contractors are Required
- 5.3.3.3 Licensed Trades
- 5.3.3.4 Scope of Work
- 5.3.3.5 Construction Costs
- 5.3.3.6 Schedule
- 5.3.4.1 Scope of Work
- 5.3.4.2 Construction Costs
- 5.3.4.3 Schedule
- 5.4 Architectural and Other Building Standards
- 5.5.1 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation
- 5.5.2 Section 223(f) Transactions
- 5.6.1 Eligibility for Streamlined Processing [12]
- 5.6.2 Section 223(f) with new LIHTC Applications
- 5.6.3 Documentation at Firm Commitment
- 5.6.4 Requirements for Issuing a Firm Commitment
- 5.6.5 Modifications to the Firm Commitment
- 5.6.6 Risks Related to Deferred Document Submission
- 5.7.1 Concept Meeting
- 5.7.2 Pre-Application
- 5.7.3 Firm Commitment Application
- 5.7.4 Special Considerations for Industrialized Housing
- 5.8.1 Plans and Specifications Revisions
- 5.8.2 Major Changes
- 5.8.3 Construction Documents
- 5.8.4 Recommendation for Initial Endorsement
- 5.8.5 Distribution of Drawings and Specifications
- 5.8.6 Early Start of Construction
- 5.9 Substantial Rehabilitation Processing through Initial Endo…
- 5.9.1 Concept Meeting
- 5.9.2 Pre-Application
- 5.9.3 Firm Commitment Application
- 5.9.4 Firm Commitment to Initial Endorsement
- 5.10 Standard Processing for Section 223(a)(7) and 223(f)
- 5.10.1 Architectural Standards
- 5.10.2 Concept Meetings
- 5.10.3 Capital Needs Assessment
- 5.10.4 Lender’s Review of Costs
- 5.10.5 Certification
- 5.10.6 Firm Commitment
- 5.10.7 Time for Completion of Repairs
- 5.10.8 Escrow Agreement for Deferred Repairs
- 5.10.9 Completion of Repairs and Alterations
- 5.11.1 Supplemental Loan for New Construction
- 5.11.2 Supplemental Loan for Existing Structures
- 5.12 Cost Estimating for Lenders
- 5.12.1 Estimation Method
- 5.12.2 Cost Categories
- 5.12.3 Allowances and Fees
- 5.12.4 Builder’s and Sponsor’s Profit and Risk Allowance (BSPRA)
- 5.12.5 Construction Time
- 5.13 CNAs are Required for All Applications
- 5.14.1 Detailed Cost Estimate
- 5.14.2 Substantial Rehabilitation Costs
- 5.14.3 Refinance/Acquisition Costs
- 5.15.1 HUD Underwriting Assignment
- 5.15.2 CNA e-Tool and HUD Underwriting
- 5.15.3 Instructions and Training for Users
- 5.15.4 Consultation and Review Timeliness
- Chapter 6 Energy and Water Conservation
- 6.1 Purpose and Summary Requirements
- 6.1.1 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation Standards
- 6.1.2 Incentives for Improved Building Performance
- 6.2 Statutes and Regulations
- 6.3 Green Building Certifications Specifications Recognized fo…
- 6.3.1 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation Certific…
- 6.3.2 Certifications for Existing Buildings
- 6.3.3 Certifications Not Recognized by HUD
- 6.4 General Requirements for Green MIP
- 6.4.1 Continuing Performance Required under Green MIP
- 6.4.2 ENERGY STAR® Appliances and High-Performance Components
- 6.4.3 HUD Forms – Borrower’s Certifications
- 6.4.4 Regulatory Agreement Rider 5 Required for Green MIP
- 6.4.5 Data Collection Plan
- 6.4.6 Real-Time Consumption Monitoring, Smart Home Tools
- 6.4.7 Design and Construction Team Qualifications
- 6.4.8 Energy Professionals Qualifications
- 6.4.9 Energy Modeling and Modeling Software
- 6.4.10 Change Orders Modifying Energy Measures
- 6.5 Requirements for Section 223(a)(7) Applications
- 6.5.1 Existing Green MIP Mortgages
- 6.5.2 Proving Continuing Performance Under ENERGY STAR® Existi…
- 6.5.3 Delivery of ENERGY STAR® Existing Building Certification
- 6.5.4 Recording Baseline Data - CNA
- 6.6 Green MIP Requirements for Section 223(f) Applications
- 6.6.1 Properties with Previously Earned Certifications
- 6.6.2 Newly Built Properties with No Prior Certification
- 6.6.3 Existing Properties with No Prior HUD Recognized Green B…
- 6.7 Green MIP Requirements for Sections 220, 221(d)(4), 231-Ne…
- 6.7.1 ENERGY STAR® Appliances and Systems Required
- 6.7.2 Project Architect’s Green MIP Responsibilities
- 6.7.3 Recording Baseline Data-CNA
- 6.8 Green MIP Requirements for Section 241(a)
- 6.9 Underwriting Owner’s Utility Cost as Part of Operating Exp…
- 6.9.1 Methods for Underwriting Owner’s Utility Costs Changes
- 6.9.2 Underwriting Owner Utility Operating Expense for New Pro…
- 6.9.3 CAUTION: Changed Energy Use Not Proportionate to Resulti…
- Chapter 7 Valuation & Market Analysis
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Selection of Appraisers and Market Analysts
- 7.3.1 Appraiser Qualifications
- 7.3.2 Market Analyst Qualifications
- 7.4 Valuation Reviews of Third-Party Reports
- 7.5.1 Purpose and Focus of the Study
- 7.5.2 Effective Date
- 7.5.3 Forecast Period for Market Study
- 7.5.4 Project Rents Used in Market Study
- 7.5.5 HUD as an Intended User
- 7.5.6 Executive Summary
- 7.5.7 Description of the Proposed Project
- 7.5.8 Primary Market Area
- 7.5.9 Economic Context
- 7.5.10 Demographic Analysis
- 7.5.11 Current Housing Market Conditions
- 7.5.12 Rental Units in the Pipeline
- 7.5.13.1 Net Demand Analysis
- 7.5.13.2 Effective Demand
- 7.5.13.3 Evaluation of Net Demand and Effective Demand
- 7.5.13.4 Demand for LIHTC Projects
- 7.5.14 Findings and Conclusions
- A. According to USPAP Advisory Opinion 14:
- 7.5.16 Data, Estimates, and Forecasts
- 7.6 Appraisal Requirements
- 7.6.1 Effective Date
- 7.6.2 Brevity
- 7.6.3 Complex or Unusual Appraisal Assignments
- 7.6.4 HUD Forms to Include in the Report
- 7.6.5 USPAP Jurisdictional Exception Rule
- 7.6.6 Occupancy Percentage
- 7.6.7 Sections 220, 221(d)(4), and 231
- 7.6.8 Section 223(f)
- 7.6.8.1 Value for Rent Controlled Properties
- 7.6.8.2 Cost/ Summation Approach
- 7.6.8.3 Sales Comparison Approach
- 7.6.8.4 Income Approach
- 7.6.9 Reconciliation of the Approaches to Value
- 7.6.10 Section 231 Substantial Rehabilitation
- 7.6.11 Remaining Economic Life (REL)
- 7.6.12 Confidentiality Rule of USPAP
- 7.6.13 Appraiser’s Certification
- 7.6.14 Inspection of the Subject and Comparables
- 7.6.15 Required Appraisal Report Exhibits
- 7.6.16 Market Analysis
- 7.7.1 Rental Estimates
- 7.7.1.1 Rent Comparables
- 7.7.2 Adjustments
- 7.7.3 Final Rent Estimate
- 7.7.4 LIHTC and/or Bond Financed Projects
- 7.7.5 Trending of Rents
- 7.7.6 Equipment Included in Rent
- 7.7.7 Occupancy/Vacancy and Collection Losses
- Property Type
- 7.7.8 Project Rent Concessions
- 7.7.9 Occupancy
- 7.7.10 Utilities/Services
- 7.7.11 Project Location, Amenities, and Other Factors
- 7.7.12.1 Ancillary Income
- 7.7.12.2 Resale/Submetering of Utilities
- 7.7.12.3 Resale of Internet and Media Services
- 7.7.12.4 Cell Tower Income
- 7.7.12.5 Short-Term Lease Premiums
- 7.7.12.6 Corporate Leases
- 7.7.12.7 Pool and Pet Fees
- 7.7.12.8 Ineligible Income
- 7.7.12.9 Commercial Income
- income collected under the contract if it is a fixed monthly p…
- Commercial Space and Income Limitations
- 7.7.13 Limited Waiver of Commercial Income and Space Limits
- 7.7.14 Commercial Space Valuation
- 7.8.1 Purpose
- 7.8.2 Sources of Expense Data
- 7.8.3 General
- 7.8.4 Estimate of Operating Expenses by Units of Comparison
- 7.8.5 Expense Comparables
- 7.8.6 Expense Adjustments
- 7.8.7 Updating Procedures
- 7.8.8 Consistent Expense Line Items
- 7.8.9 Underwritten NOI and Program Guidance
- 7.9 Site Analysis
- 7.9.1 Analysis of Location
- 7.9.2 Specific Location
- 7.9.3 Civic, Social, and Commercial Centers
- 7.9.3.1 Schools
- 7.9.3.2 Neighborhood Shopping
- 7.9.3.3 Religious and Recreation Centers
- 7.9.4 Transportation
- 7.9.5 Special Hazards and Nuisances
- 7.9.6 Parking Facilities
- 7.9.7 Site Suitability
- 7.9.8 Land/Site Valuation
- 7.9.9 Warehousing of “Excess” Land Area
- 7.10.1 Lender’s Responsibilities
- 7.11.1 Lender’s Responsibilities
- 7.11.2 HUD Review
- 7.12.1 Lender’s Responsibilities
- 7.13.1 General
- 7.13.2 Completing Form HUD-92264
- 7.13.3 Applicable Approaches for "As Is" Value
- 7.13.4 Valuation for 220 and 221(d)(4)
- 7.13.5 Valuation for Section 231 Substantial Rehabilitation
- 7.13.6 Valuation for RAD Transactions
- 7.13.7 Contingency Reserves
- 7.13.8 Interest During Construction
- 7.13.9 Inspection Fee
- 7.13.10 Offsite Costs
- 7.13.11 Rehabilitation Cost not Attributable to Residential Use
- 7.13.12 Developer’s Fee, when Applicable
- 7.13.13 Exclusions to Estimated Replacement Cost
- 7.14.1 Estimate of a Project’s Operating Deficit
- 7.15 Leaseholds/Ground Leases
- 7.15.1 Definitions
- J. Operating Expenses. See Section 7.7.
- 7.15.2 Legal Requirements
- 7.15.3.1 Acceptable Form of Ground Rent Computation
- 7.15.3.2 Unacceptable Lease Payments (Ground Rent)
- 7.15.3.3 Ground Rent During Construction
- 7.15.4 Valuation of the Leasehold Estate
- 7.15.5 Rehabilitation of an Existing Project
- 7.15.6 Maximum Mortgage Amount for Criterion 3
- 7.15.7 Fee-Joinders
- 7.16.1 General Comments and Exceptions
- 7.16.2 Full Term Tax Abatement
- 7.16.3 Partial Term or Variable Tax Abatement
- 7.16.4 Deferral of Real Estate Taxes
- 7.17.1 For Section 223(f)
- 7.17.1.1 Criterion 3 Market Value
- 7.17.1.2 Criterion 5 Debt Service Analysis
- 7.17.1.3 Form HUD-92264T for LIHTC Projects without Section 8
- 7.17.1.4 Form HUD-92264T for Section 8 Project-Based Assistanc…
- 7.17.1.5 Form HUD-92264T for Section 8 Project-Based Assistanc…
- 7.17.2 Fee Income
- 7.17.3 Income Limits
- 7.17.4 Expenses/Fees
- 7.18.1 Scope of Work
- 7.18.2 Jurisdictional Exception Rule
- 7.18.3 Record Keeping Rule
- 7.18.4 Loan Committee
- 7.18.5 Workload Sharing
- 7.18.6 Consultations with Other Staff
- 7.18.7 Environmental Processing
- 7.18.8 Technical Appraisal Review Requirements
- 7.18.9 Documentation of the Appraisal Review
- Chapter 8 Mortgage Credit
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Borrower Types – Single Asset Borrower Entity
- 8.3 Reviewing Principals and Other Parties in Control
- 8.3.1 Determining Principals and Who is in Control
- B. “Principals” may include any of the following:
- 8.3.2 Underwriting Active Principals and Those with Control
- 8.3.3 Previous Participation Certification Requirements
- 8.3.4 Nonprofit Principals
- 8.3.5 Foreign National Participation in FHA-Insured Multifamil…
- Definition of Principal for Regulatory Agreement Section 50
- 8.4 Investigating Credit and Character
- 8.4.1 Use of Credit Reports and Credit Investigation
- 8.4.2 Lender’s Review of the Credit Report
- 8.4.3 Delinquent Federal Debt, Judgments and Pending Litigation
- 8.4.4 Trade and Credit References
- 8.4.5 Rejection Due to Unacceptable Character and Credit
- 8.5.1 Financial Statement Analysis
- 8.5.1.1 Submission of Financial Statements–New Construction
- 8.5.1.2 Existing Project Financial Statements
- 8.5.1.3 Review of Financial Statements and Other Documents
- B. Exceptions:
- 8.5.1.4 Letters and Lines of Credit
- 8.5.1.5 Sponsor’s Continuing Commitments
- 8.5.1.6 General Contractor with Adequate Capital
- 8.5.1.7 LIHTC, Historic Tax Credit or New Market Tax Credit Tr…
- 8.5.1.8 Real Estate Owned Schedule and Mortgage Debt Schedule
- 8.6.1.1 Purpose
- 8.6.2 Principal Types
- 8.6.3 Threshold
- 8.6.4 Threshold Applies to Current and Expected Balance
- 8.6.5 Effective Date and Duration
- 8.6.6 Lender Submission and Procedure
- 8.7 Secondary Financing
- 8.7.1 Public Sources
- 8.7.2 Private Sources – Section 223(f)
- NOTE: Project-specific exceptions or waivers to these policies…
- 8.7.3 Private Source – New Construction/Substantial Rehab
- 8.7.4 Section 223(a)(7) Refinance Program
- 8.7.5 Condition for Repayment of Secondary Financing
- 8.7.6 Secured Public Secondary Financing Conditions
- 8.7.7 Unsecured Private Secondary Financing Conditions
- 8.7.8 Tax Credit Equity Bridge Loans
- 8.8 Application Exhibits and Responsibilities
- 8.8.1 General Responsibilities of Lender’s Underwriter
- 8.8.2 Additional Exhibits Required of Project Participants
- 8.8.3 Evaluating Nonprofit Sponsors and Borrowers
- 8.8.4 Credit Review of a Nonprofit Sponsor and Borrower
- 8.8.5 Nonprofit Developer Fees
- 8.8.6 Consultant Fees
- 8.8.7 Establishing a Profit-Motivated Borrower Entity
- 8.8.8 Lender’s Review and Recommendation
- 8.8.9 Mortgage Credit Duties of HUD
- 8.9.1 Sections 220, 221(d)(4), 241(a) and 231 Projects
- 8.9.2 Section 207 Pursuant to 223(f) Projects
- 8.9.3 Section 223(a)(7) Projects
- 8.10.1 Mortgage Amounts and Cash Requirements
- 8.11.1 Determining Mortgage Amounts, Cash Requirements, and Re…
- B. Identity of Interest Purchase Transaction . Refer to Chapte…
- 8.12.1 General
- 8.12.2 Application for Mortgage Insurance
- 8.12.3.1 Firm Commitment
- 8.12.3.2 Initial Endorsement
- 8.12.3.3 Grant and Loan Proceeds Must be Advanced
- 8.12.4 Grants and Loans from a Non-Governmental Source
- B. Initial Endorsement.
- 8.13 Insurance Upon Completion
- 8.14 Determining Cash Requirements for Completion
- 8.15.1 Review of Financing Documents
- 8.15.2 Loan Rates
- 8.15.3 Tax-Exempt Loans and/or Bonds
- 8.15.4 Itemized Statement of Costs
- 8.15.5.1 Prepayment of Note
- 8.15.5.2 State/Local Occupancy Use and/or Rent Restrictions
- 8.15.6 Pre-Cost Certification Conference Information
- Chapter 9 Environmental Review and Requirements
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.1.1 Legal Authorities, Guidance, Standards, and Documentation
- 9.1.2 Project Description, Aggregation, and Extent of Review
- 9.1.3 Levels of Environmental Review
- 9.1.4 Local, State, Tribal or Federal Requirements
- 9.2.1 Lender Responsibilities and Limitations
- 9.2.2 HUD Responsibilities
- 9.2.3 Timing Considerations
- 9.2.4 Verifying Qualifications of Professionals
- 9.2.5 Consulting with Regional or Satellite Offices
- 9.3 HEROS Environmental Reports
- 9.4 Contamination and Toxic Substances
- 9.4.1 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Requirements
- 9.4.2 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Requirements
- 9.4.3 Remediation Response Planning
- 9.4.4 Remediation Plans with Complete Removal of Contamination
- 9.4.5 Remediation Plans with Incomplete Removal of Contamination
- 9.4.6 Monitoring Wells, Flushing Wells, and Testing Wells 9.4.…
- 9.4.6.2 Monitoring Well Protocols
- 9.4.6.3 Monitoring Wells for Off-site Contamination
- 9.4.6.4 Flushing Wells
- 9.4.6.5 Testing or Monitoring Wells Ordered by LSTF
- 9.4.6.6 Non-operating Wells
- 9.4.7 Off-Site Contamination
- 9.4.8 Escrow
- 9.4.9 Waivers
- 9.4.10 LSTF Approvals and Reviews
- 9.4.11 Superfund Sites
- 9.4.11.1 Superfund National Priority List (NPL) Sites
- 9.4.11.2 Superfund Sites Not on the NPL
- 9.4.11.3 EC/IC Put in Place by EPA
- 9.4.12 Unacceptable Sites
- 9.4.13 Underground Storage Tanks Not Regulated by the LSTF
- 9.5.1 General Responsibilities
- 9.5.2 Projects with Complete Removal of Site Contamination 9.5…
- 9.5.2.2 Architecture/Engineering and Cost
- 9.5.2.3 Mortgage Credit
- 9.5.3 Projects with Incomplete Removal of Site Contamination
- 9.5.4 Insurance and Guarantee Requirements
- 9.5.5 Management, Coordination, and Communication
- 9.6.1 Lead-Based Paint (24 CFR Part 35.115(a))
- 9.6.2 Asbestos (24 CFR 50.3(i))
- 9.6.3.1 Background
- A. Radon Report :
- B. Radon Professionals :
- C. Exceptions to a Radon Report :
- D. Testing Protocols :
- E. Occupant Notification :
- F. Mitigation Standards :
- G. Mitigation Timing :
- H. Certificate of completion :
- I. Operation and Maintenance Plans :
- J. Existing Mitigation Systems :
- K. Cost estimates :
- 9.6.3.3 Requirements for Section 223(f) Projects
- 9.6.3.4 Requirements for Substantial Rehabilitation and Conver…
- 9.6.3.5 Requirements for New Construction
- 9.6.4 Historic Preservation (24 CFR 50.4(a))
- 9.6.5 Floodplain Management (24 CFR 50.4(b)(2))
- 9.6.6 Flood Insurance (24 CFR 50.4(b)(1))
- 9.6.7 Wetlands Protection (24 CFR 50.4(b)(3))
- 9.6.8 Noise Abatement and Control (24 CFR Part 51, Subpart B)
- 9.6.9 Explosive and Flammable Hazards (24 CFR Part 51 Subpart C)
- 9.6.10 Air Quality (24 CFR 50.4(h))
- 9.6.11 Airport Hazards (24 CFR Part 51 Subpart D)
- 9.6.12 Coastal Barrier Resources (24 CFR 50.4(c)(1))
- 9.6.13 Coastal Zone Management (24 CFR 50.4(c)(2))
- Endangered Species (24 CFR 50.4(e))
- 9.6.15 Farmlands Protection (24 CFR 50.4(j))
- 9.6.16 Sole Source Aquifers (24 CFR 50.4(d))
- 9.6.17 Wild and Scenic Rivers (24 CFR 50.4(f))
- 9.6.18 Environmental Justice (24 CFR 50.4(l))
- 9.6.19 Additional Nuisances and Hazards
- 9.6.20 Environmental Assessments (24 CFR 50 Subpart E)
- 9.6.21 Operation and Maintenance Plans
- Chapter 10 Management Analysis
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Exhibits Required for Firm Commitment
- G. Marketing, Leasing, and (if applicable) Relocation Plan :
- 10.3 Lender Review of Management Documents
- 10.4 HUD Asset Management Review
- 10.5 Review of Previous Participation
- 10.6 Bonding Requirements for Agents
- 10.7.1 Applicability
- 10.7.2 Required Contents
- 10.7.3 Length/term of the Agreement
- 10.7.4 Management Fee
- 10.8 Approval of Proposed Management Agent
- 10.9 Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing
- 10.10 Management Agents and Escrow Administration
- Chapter 11 Lender Underwriting, HUD Review and Closing
- 11.1 General
- 11.2 Lender Underwriting
- 11.2.1 Pre-application
- 11.2.2 Firm Commitment Application
- 11.2.3 Third-Party Report Certifications
- 11.2.4 HUD Forms Submission
- 11.3.1 HUD Underwriter Responsibilities
- 11.3.2 Pre-Application and Firm Commitment Processing
- 11.3.3 Underwriting Recommendation
- 11.3.4 Firm Commitment Issuance, Extensions, Amendments and Re…
- 11.3.5 Waivers
- 11.3.6 Interest Rate Lock
- 11.4 Program Closing Provisions
- 11.5 Loan Fees
- 11.5.1 Deferred Fee Collection
- 11.5.2 Broker’s Fees
- 11.6.1 Preliminary Title Report
- 11.6.2 Air Rights and Other Shared Interest Projects
- 11.7 Borrower Entity’s Organizational Documents
- 11.8.1 Term
- 11.8.2 Prepayment Provisions
- 11.8.3 Conditions for Including Lockouts and/or Penalties
- 11.8.4 Late Charge Provisions
- 11.8.5 Override of Prepayment Lockout
- Chapter 12 Construction Period
- 12.1.1 General
- 12.1.2 HUD Construction Analyst (CA)
- 12.1.3 HUD Inspector
- 12.2.1 General Requirements
- 12.2.2 Contract Administration
- 12.2.3 Cost Certification
- 12.3.1 Purpose of Inspection
- 12.3.2 Access
- 12.3.3.1 Assignment
- 12.3.3.2 Offsite Fabricated Construction
- 12.3.3.3 Trip Report Review
- 12.3.3.4 HUD Inspector Oversight
- 12.3.4 HUD Inspector’s Duties
- 12.3.4.1 Orientation
- 12.3.4.2 Facilities
- 12.3.4.3 Inspections
- 12.3.4.4 Start of Construction Date
- 12.3.4.5 Shop Drawings and Other Data
- 12.3.4.6 Work Stoppage
- 12.3.4.7 Occupancy
- 12.3.4.8 Additional Duties of the Inspector
- 12.3.4.9 Construction Record
- 12.3.4.10 Projects Insured Upon Completion
- 12.3.4.11 Off-Site Inspection
- 12.3.5 Construction Progress Meetings (monthly meetings)
- 12.3.6 Reporting Serious Construction Problems
- 12.4.1 General Requirements
- 12.4.2 Architect's Supplemental Instructions
- 12.4.3 Architect Administering the Construction Contract
- 12.5 Architect’s Adequacy
- 12.5.1 Deficient Administration
- 12.5.2 Reasons for Termination of Services
- 12.5.3 HUD Office Actions
- 12.5.4 Request for Contract Termination
- 12.5.5 Contract Termination
- 12.6.1 Substantial Completion
- 12.6.2 Final 100% Draw Completion Inspection
- 12.6.3 Warranty Inspections
- 12.7.1 General
- 12.7.2 Lender’s Role in Processing Application for Insurance o…
- 12.7.3 Stages of Advances
- 12.7.4 Approval of Initial/Interim Advances
- 12.7.5 Contractor’s Monthly Requisition and Related Matters
- 12.7.6 Next to Final Advance
- 12.7.7 Final Advance
- 12.7.8 Keeping the Mortgage in Balance
- 12.8.1 General Requirements
- 12.8.2 Change Order Classification
- 12.8.3 Additive change Orders
- 12.8.4 Deductive Change Orders
- 12.8.5 Changes that Adversely Affect Property Income
- 12.8.6 Extension of Contract Time
- 12.8.7 Changes to Items of Delayed Completion
- 12.8.8 Emergency Changes
- 12.8.9 Insurance Upon Completion
- 12.8.10 Changes to Offsite Construction
- 12.8.11 Other Changes
- 12.9.1 General Procedure
- 12.9.2 Voiding Changes
- 12.9.3 Unapproved Changes
- 12.10.1 Architectural
- 12.10.2 Cost
- B. Approved time extensions:
- 12.11.1 Appraisal Reconsideration, When Required
- A. Processing:
- 12.12.1 Wages
- 12.12.2 Labor Violations
- 12.12.3 FHEO Noncompliance
- 12.12.4 Compliance with Any Applicable Relocation Plan
- 12.13 Surveys
- 12.14 Permission to Occupy
- 12.14.1 Physical Completion
- 12.14.2 Signatures, Approval and Permission
- 12.14.3 Submission Documents
- 12.14.4 Partial Occupancy Approval
- 12.15.1 Application for Disbursement of Escrowed Funds
- 12.15.2 Release of Letters of Credit
- 12.15.3 Working Capital Deposit
- D. Final Release of Escrow.
- 12.15.4 Initial Operating Deficit Deposit
- 12.15.5 Amount of Contractor's Retainage and Release
- E. Early partial release of retainage.
- 12.15.6 Cash-Out Escrow from Land Equity
- 12.16 Insurance Upon Completion (IUC)
- 12.17.1 Repairs and Alterations
- 12.17.1.1 Completion of Repairs and Alterations
- 12.17.1.2 Payment for Repairs
- 12.17.1.3 Release of Cash-Out/ Equity from Loan Proceeds
- 12.17.1.4 Funds Remaining in the Escrow
- 12.17.2 Inspection
- 12.17.3 Schedule of Values for Reimbursement from the Repair E…
- 12.17.4 Final Report
- 12.17.5 Change Orders
- 12.17.6 Warranty Inspections
- 12.17.7 Projects in Difficulty
- 12.18 Casualty Events During Construction
- Chapter 13 Cost Certification
- 13.1 Projects that Must Certify
- 13.2 Projects Exempt from Cost Certification
- 13.2.1 Low Income Housing Tax Credits
- 13.2.1.1 Audit Fee Not Applicable
- 13.2.1.2 Establishing Substantial Completion Date
- 13.2.1.3 Treatment of Operating Income Generated During Constr…
- 13.2.1.4 Copy of Final Sources and Uses Statement
- 13.2.1.5 Modification to Form HUD-92580
- 13.3 Types of Cost Certification
- 13.4 Entities That Must Cost Certify
- 13.5 Cost Certification Sequence of Events
- 13.6 Project Completion and Cut-Off Dates
- 13.7 Administrative Completion Date
- 13.8 Submission Date
- 13.9 Required Forms
- 13.10 Required Statements and Certifications
- 13.10.1 Simplified Form of Cost Certification
- 13.10.2 Long Form Cost Certification
- 13.10.3 Section 223(f) Projects
- 13.11 Deficiencies in Cost Certification Submission
- 13.12 Mortgage Credit Limited Review
- 13.13 Mortgage Credit Detailed Review
- 13.14.1 Construction Contract
- 13.14.2 Architect’s Fee(s)
- 13.14.3 Interest Accrued
- 13.14.4 Taxes Accrued
- 13.14.5 Property Insurance Accrued
- 13.14.6 Mortgage Insurance Premium
- 13.14.7 HUD Application, Commitment, and Inspection Fees
- 13.14.8 Financing Expenses
- Exclude:
- 13.14.9 Title and Recording Expenses
- 13.14.10 Legal, Organization, and Audit Expenses
- 13.14.11 Offsite Costs
- NOTE:
- 13.14.12 Other Costs
- 13.14.13 Builder’s and Sponsor’s Profit and Risk Allowance
- 13.14.14 Non-Profit Developer Fee
- 13.15.1 Actual Costs
- 13.15.2 Mortgage Increase or Detailed Review Not Requested
- 13.15.3 Cost Review
- 13.15.4 Lump Sum Construction Contract Cost Certification
- 13.15.5 Summary of Cost Certification Review (on Form HUD92331)
- 13.16 Non-Profit Borrower’s Initial Equity Investment
- 13.17 Determine the Borrower’s Initial Investment
- 13.18 Section 223(f) Modified Form of Cost Certification
- 13.19 Special Instructions for Substantial Rehabilitation
- 13.20 Mortgage Reduction after Cost Certification
- 13.21 Increase in Mortgage Amount
- 13.22 Restrictions on Mortgage Increases
- 13.23 Processing a Mortgage Increase
- 13.24 Authorization to Reopen Mortgage Transaction
- 13.25 Deferment of Principal Payments
- 13.26 Document Distribution
- 13.27 Office of Inspector General
- 13.28 Cost Certification Incontestability
- 13.29 Post-Closing Escrows
- 13.30.1.1 Advance Amortization Requirements
- 13.30.1.2 Income and Expense Statement Requirement
- 13.30.1.2.1 Agreement of Borrower
- 13.30.1.2.2 Treatment of Items in Statement
- 13.30.1.3 Amount of Required Prepayment
- 13.30.1.4 Excess (Unused) Mortgage Loan Proceeds
- 13.30.2.1 Preparing Form HUD-92580, Maximum Insurable Mortgage
- 13.30.2.2 Decrease in Loan Amount
- 13.30.2.3 Increase in Loan Amount
- 13.30.2.4 Statement of Status of Escrows
- 13.30.2.5 Borrower’s Investment
- 13.30.3 Final Closing – Insurance Upon Completion
- Chapter 14 LIHTC and Other Tax Credit Programs
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 LIHTC Underwriting Guidance
- MAP Guide Section Number Content
- MAP Guide Section Number Content
- Content
- 14.3 Historic and New Markets Tax Credits
- 14.4 Subsidy Layering Review
- 14.5 Evidence of Tax Credit Allocations
- 14.6 HAP Contract Renewals for Section 8 Projects
- 14.7 Application/Submission Requirements
- 14.8 Architecture and Engineering
- 14.9 Identities of Interest in Tax Credit Transactions
- 14.10 Mortgage Amounts, Contingency and Escrow
- 14.11 Structuring of Secondary Debt
- 14.12.1 Treatment of Developer Fee
- 14.12.2 Deferred Developer Fee (DDF)
- 14.13 Tax Credit Equity Pay-In Schedule
- Benchmarks for Equity Installments
- 67,68
- 14.14 Definition of “Net Equity”
- Net Equity = (Total Equity) – (Equity Pay In 1) – (Allowed Ded…
- Sample Owner’s Proposed Reductions:
- Total $1,900,000
- 14.15 Equity Bridge Loans in Tax Credit Projects
- 14.16 Syndicator and Investor Fees from Operations
- 14.17 Mark to Market (M2M) Transactions
- 14.18 Firm Commitment Additional Conditions
- 14.19 Other Matters
- 14.19.1 Bond-Financed Projects in New York City
- 14.19.2 Lien Priority
- 14.19.3 Tax Credit Regulatory Agreements
- 14.19.4 Tax Exempt Bonds - FHA Insured Permanent Debt
- 14.19.5 Refinancing of M2M Properties
- 14.19.6 Income Averaging
- 14.20 FHA Tax Credit Pilot Program Expansion
- Chapter 15 Oversight of MAP Program Requirements
- 15.1 Oversight of MAP Lenders
- 15.2.1 Functions
- 15.2.2 Data and Reports
- 15.2.3 Timing of MAP Lender Reviews
- 15.3.1 General
- 15.4 Administrative Record
- 15.5 Settlement Agreements
- 15.6 Letters of Caution, Warning Letters or Sanctions
- 15.7 Warning Letters and Targeted Enforcement Measures
- 15.7.1 Warning letter
- 15.7.2 Targeted Enforcement Measures
- 15.8 MAP Probation
- 15.9 MAP Suspension
- 15.10 MAP Termination
- 15.11 MAP Lender Review Board
- 15.12 MAP Lender Review Board: Staff Responsibilities
- 15.13 MAP Lender Review Board: Procedures
- 15.14 Notice of Violation
- 15.15 Notice of Action
- 15.16 Appeal Conference and Procedures
- 15.17 Suspension, Debarment or LDP
- 15.17.1 Parties subject to a suspension, debarment or LDP
- 15.17.2 Limited Denial of Participation
- 15.17.3 Suspension and debarment
- 15.17.4 Procedures to refer a suspension, debarment or LDP
- 15.18 Referral to Mortgagee Review Board or OIG
- 15.19 Other Enforcement Actions
- Chapter 16 Master Leases with Market Tax Credits
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Background
- 16.3 General Programmatic Requirements
- A. Firm Commitment Special Conditions:
- 16.5 Cost Certification and Final Endorsement
- Chapter 17 Section 207: Refinancing Cooperative Housing Projects
- 17.1 Introduction and Background
- 17.2 Program Eligibility
- 17.3 Program Requirements
- 17.3.1 Loan Parameters
- 17.3.2 General Operating Reserve (GOR)
- 17.3.3 Model Forms and Closing Documents
- 17.4 Application Processing
- 17.5.1 Architectural and Cost Processing
- 17.5.2 Valuation Processing: Appraisal Scope-of-Work
- 17.5.3 Environmental Processing
- 17.5.4 Mortgage Credit Processing
- 17.5.5 Asset Management Processing
- 17.6 Loan Closing Procedures
- Chapter 18 Section 223(a)(7)
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Purpose of Section 223(a)(7)
- 18.3.1 Standard Processing Time
- 18.3.2 Inapplicable Mortgages
- 18.3.3 Maximum Mortgage
- 18.3.4 Mortgage Term
- Loan Data
- Loan Requirements
- Loan Data
- 18.3.5 Mortgage Insurance Premium
- 18.3.6 Environmental Review Requirements
- 18.3.7 Fees
- 18.3.8 Project Numbering
- 18.3.9 Regulatory Agreement
- 18.3.10 Cost Certification
- 18.3.11 Commencement of Amortization
- 18.3.12 Source of Funds for Prepayment Penalty Costs
- 18.3.13 Refinancing Partial Payment of Claim (PPC) Properties
- 18.3.14 Commitment, Regulatory Agreement and Closing
- 18.4 Processing
- 18.4.1 Project Analysis
- B. The following is an example of a sample transaction – the d…
- C. The following is an example of a sample transaction – the d…
- D. The following is an example of a sample transaction – the d…
- 18.4.2 Verification of Existing Borrower Debt
- 18.4.3 CNA Requirement
- 18.4.4 Site Visits
- 18.4.5 Section 202 Mortgage Refinancing
- Loan Requirements Section of the Act
- 18.4.6 Ownership and Property Management Changes
- 18.5 Application Requirements Checklist
- Chapter 19 Closing Guide
- Part I: Introduction and Procedures
- 19.1.1 Applicability
- 19.1.1.1 Objective
- 19.1.1.2 Defined Terms
- 19.1.2.1 General
- 19.1.2.2 Firm Application
- 19.1.2.3 After Firm Commitment Issuance and Prior to Package S…
- B. Lender’s Introductory Response and Interim Communication:
- 19.1.2.4 HUD Review of Closing Packages
- 19.1.2.5 Changes to Tentative or Confirmed Closing Dates
- 19.1.3.1 Administrative Clearance to Close
- 19.1.3.2 HUD Signature Page
- 19.1.3.3 Note Endorsement
- 19.1.3.4 Circulation and Submission of Recordable Documents
- 19.1.3.5 Form of Closing Docket Submission
- 19.1.3.6 Restriction on Post-Closing Revision to Closing Docket
- 19.1.3.7 Closing Type: Mail or In-Person
- 19.1.4 Post-Closing Handling of Closing Dockets
- 19.2.1 Initial Endorsement Activities
- 19.2.2.1 Davis Bacon Labor Standards (DBLS) Clearance Required
- 19.2.2.2 Procedures for Firm Application, Issuance, and Initia…
- 19.2.2.3 Early Start of Construction
- 19.2.2.4 Procedures for Final Closings
- 19.2.3 Early Start of Construction
- 19.2.4.1 HUD Prior Written Approval Needed
- 19.2.4.2 Prior Document Review by HUD Counsel.
- 19.2.4.3 Implementation
- 19.3.1.1 Definitions
- 19.3.1.2 Assurance of Completion
- 19.3.1.3 Commencement of Preparation for Final Closing
- 19.3.1.4 Prerequisites for Final Closing
- 19.3.1.5 Final Closing Procedures
- 19.3.1.6 Internal Closing Forms
- 19.3.2.1 Request for Final Endorsement
- 19.3.2.2 Final Endorsement of the Note
- 19.3.2.3 Release of Final Advance
- 19.3.2.4 Release of Working Capital Deposit
- 19.3.3.1 Requirements for Final Advance
- 19.3.3.2 Application for Insurance of Advance of Mortgage Proc…
- 19.3.4.1 Disputes
- 19.3.4.2 Relevant Issues for HUD’s Consideration
- 19.3.4.3 Closing Without Full Participation of the Contractor.
- 19.3.5.1 Introduction
- 19.3.5.2 Workouts
- Part II: Closing Documents and Program-Specific Requirements
- 19.4.1.1 Required Use of HUD Forms and Closing Protocols
- 19.4.1.2 Completion of HUD’s OMB-approved Forms
- 19.4.1.3 Date of Documents
- 19.4.1.4 Closing Checklists
- 19.4.1.5 Submission of Closing Documents
- 19.4.1.6 Changes to Form Documents and Deviations from Closing…
- 19.4.1.7 Multi-Tiered Review of Requests for Substantive Changes
- 19.4.2.1 General Requirements
- 19.4.2.2 Permitted Modifications for State Requirements and Pr…
- 19.4.2.3 Supplemental, Consolidated, Amended or Restated Loan
- 19.4.2.4 Ground Lease
- 19.4.2.5 Fee-Joinders
- 19.4.3.1 General Requirements
- 19.4.3.2 Description of Collateral
- 19.4.4.1 General Requirements
- 19.4.4.2 Prepayment Provisions
- 19.4.4.3 Endorsement Panel
- 19.4.4.4 Late Charge Provision
- 19.4.4.5 Changes to Loan Interest Rates
- 19.4.4.6 Change(s) to Permanent Financing After Initial Closing
- 19.4.4.7 Supplemental, Consolidated, Amended or Restated Loan
- 19.4.5.1 Form
- 19.4.5.2 Notice Address for HUD
- 19.4.5.3 Section 50
- 19.4.5.4 Section 30 - Additional Occupancy Restrictions and Po…
- 19.4.5.5 Residual Receipts Rider
- 19.4.5.6 Additional Riders
- 19.4.6.1 General
- 19.4.6.2 Borrower’s Counsel Legal Review and Opinion
- 19.4.6.3 Required Organizational Documents for Borrower
- 19.4.6.4 Tax Credit Transactions
- 19.4.6.5 Final Closings
- 19.4.7.1 Logistics
- 19.4.7.2 Title and Survey Review Standards
- 19.4.7.3 Pro Forma Title Policy Submission
- 19.4.7.4 Title Policy Requirements
- 19.4.7.5 Title Policy Issuance and Escrow Services
- 19.4.7.6 Survey, Survey Map/Plat and Surveyor’s Report.
- 19.4.8.1 General
- 19.4.8.2 Supplemental Opinions
- 19.4.8.3 Litigation Disclosure
- 19.4.9.1 General
- 19.4.9.2 Unsecured Secondary Financing
- 19.4.9.3 Secured Secondary Financing – Public Sources
- E. Instructions for submission to the HUD Closing Attorney.
- 19.4.9.4 Secured Secondary Financing – Private
- 19.4.9.5 Restrictive Covenants and Use Agreements for Secondar…
- 19.4.9.6 Equity Bridge Loans (EBL) for Tax Credit Projects
- 19.4.9.7 Deferred Developer Fees (DDF) for Low Income Housing …
- 19.4.9.8 Secondary Financing That Is Unavailable at Initial Cl…
- 19.4.10.1 General
- 19.4.10.2 Firm Commitment
- 19.4.10.3 Lender’s Certificate
- 19.4.10.4 Tax-Exempt Bond/IRS Code 142(d) Projects
- 19.4.10.5 Restrictive Covenants/Tax Regulatory Agreement
- 19.4.10.6 Borrower’s Counsel Opinion
- 19.4.10.7 Bond Counsel’s Opinion
- 19.4.10.8 HUD Note – Prepayment Prohibitions
- 19.4.10.9 HUD-Required Language for Trust Indenture/Funding Lo…
- 19.4.10.10 Bond Disbursement Agreement and Bond Loan Agreement
- 19.4.10.11 Bond Note
- 19.4.10.12 Supremacy of HUD Requirements and Conflicts
- 19.4.11.1 Firm Commitment Condition
- 19.4.11.2 Subordination of Restrictive Covenants
- 19.4.11.3 Borrower's Attorney's Opinion (Tax Credits)
- 19.4.11.4 LIHTC Equity Pay-In
- 19.4.11.5 Equity Investor Certification
- 19.4.11.6 LIHTC Rider
- 19.4.11.7 Pre-Approval of Special Limited Partners
- 19.4.11.8 Determinative Criteria for SLP Pre-Approval
- 19.4.11.9 Post-Closing Requirements for HUD Pre-Approval of SLP
- 19.4.12.1 General Requirements
- 19.4.12.2 Escrow Agreement for Deferred Repairs (Form HUD-9247…
- 19.4.12.3 Escrow Agreement for Operating Deficits (Form HUD-92…
- 19.4.12.4 Escrow Agreement for Working Capital (Form HUD-92412M)
- 19.4.12.5 Escrow Agreement for Incomplete Construction (Form H…
- 19.4.12.6 Escrow Agreement for Latent Defects (Form HUD-92414M)
- 19.4.12.7 Escrow Agreement of Sponsor to Furnish Additional Fu…
- 19.4.13.1 Permits and Governmental Approvals
- 19.4.13.2 Zoning and Building Code Compliance
- 19.4.13.3 Evidence of Utility Access and Service
- 19.4.13.4 Property Insurance
- 19.4.13.5 UCC Searches
- 19.4.13.6 Certifications
- 19.4.13.7 Certified Closing Statement
- 19.5.1.1 General
- 19.5.2 Project Completion Funds
- 19.5.3 Disbursement Agreement
- 19.5.4.1 General Requirements
- 19.5.4.2 HUD Amendment to AIA Document B108 (Form HUD-92408M) …
- 19.5.4.3 Professional Liability Insurance
- 19.5.5.1 Construction Contract
- 19.5.5.2 Prevailing Wage Rates
- 19.5.5.3 Identity of Interest Disclosure
- 19.5.5.4 Cost Breakdown
- 19.5.5.5 Completion of Forms
- 19.5.5.6 Liquidated Damages
- 19.5.5.7 Cost Certification
- 19.5.5.8 Side Agreements
- 19.5.6.1 General Requirements
- 19.5.6.2 Surety Requirements
- 19.5.6.3 Letters of Credit
- 19.5.6.4 Assurance of Completion for Off-Site Improvements
- 19.5.7.1 Introduction
- 19.5.7.2 HUD-Insured Advance Requirements for Building Compone…
- 19.5.8 Lender’s Certificate for New Construction or Substantia…
- 19.5.9.1 General Requirements
- 19.5.9.2 Maximum Insurable Mortgage Form
- 19.5.9.3 Modifications to Original Loan Terms
- 19.5.9.4 Modification Documents
- 19.5.9.5 Borrower’s Attorney’s Opinion
- 19.5.9.6 Title Evidence at Final Endorsement
- 19.5.9.7 Final As-Built Survey & Surveyor’s Report
- 19.5.9.8 Updated Organizational Documents of Borrower
- 19.5.9.9 Lender’s Current Payment Letter and Certification
- 19.5.9.10 Guarantee Following Completion
- 19.5.10.1 Conditions for Approval of Final Advance of Mortgage…
- 19.5.10.2 Exceptions to General Rule
- 19.5.10.3 Application for Insurance of Advance of Mortgage Pro…
- 19.5.10.4 Approval of a Final Advance
- 19.5.10.5 Escrow for Completion
- 19.5.11.1 General Rule
- 19.5.11.2 Exception to General Rule
- 19.6.1.1 General
- 19.6.1.2 Promissory Note (Form HUD-94001M)
- 19.6.1.3 Evidence of Zoning and Building Code Compliance
- 19.6.1.4 Utilities
- 19.6.1.5 Request for Endorsement of Credit Instrument (Form HU…
- 19.6.1.6 Short-Form Cost Certification
- 19.6.1.7 Repairs and Alterations
- 19.6.1.8 Latent Defects Guarantee
- 19.6.1.9 Projects with Expanded Work
- 19.6.2.1 General
- 19.6.2.2 Five-Year Lockout
- 19.6.2.3 Refinances of Second Mortgages.
- 19.6.2.4 Differences from Section 223(f) Procedures
- 19.6.3.1 Introduction
- 19.6.3.2 Effect on Existing Financing
- 19.6.3.3 Additional Requirements for 241(a) Supplemental FHA L…
- 19.6.3.4 HUD Form Documents for 241(a) Supplemental Loans
- 19.6.4 Section 213 Cooperative Housing Loans
- 19.6.5.1 General
- 19.6.5.2 Firm Commitment
- 19.6.5.3 Construction Requirements
- 19.6.5.4 Closing
- Part III: Sample Language, Certifications, and Riders
- 19.7 HUD-Required Provisions for Borrower’s Organizational Doc…
- 19.8 Rider to Security Instrument – LIHTC Projects
- LENDER
- 19.9 Rider to Regulatory Agreement for Residual Receipts Requi…
- BORROWER
- 19.10 Survey Affidavit of No Change
- AFFIANT:
- 19.11 Certification of Architectural/Engineering Fees
- 19.12 Building Code Verification
- 19.13 Zoning Letter
- 19.14 Third Party Obligee Certification
- 19.15 HUD [Rider / Amendment] To Restrictive Covenants
- Note: This document has been submitted to OMB for PRA approval…
- 19.16 Equity Bridge Loan Rider – LIHTC Projects
- Section 213 Cooperative Program Rider to Regulatory Agreement …
- Appendix 2 Quality Control Plans and Identity of Interest
- A.13.2 Agreement Authorizing Deferment of Principal Payments f…