In addition to the FHA 223F and FHA 232 lending programs we are now offering refinance and purchase loans using conventional financing.
Fixed Rates 25 and 30 year amortizations rates start in the mid 6% range.
Small balance loans acceptable.
Apartment and Healthcare Facility Refinance
312 Florence Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
Showing posts with label Nursing Home Lender. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nursing Home Lender. Show all posts
February 20, 2009
February 17, 2009
FHA 232 Nursing Home Loans
Kendall Realty Advisors combines its experience with a top FHA 232 Lean Lender to provide you the best service on your nursing home loan. Our team has experience with FHA 232 Lean refinance and Lean 232 New Construction loans. Assisted Living Facility Lender
Apartment Loans
We offer apartment and healthcare loans nationally.
Low fixed rates - non-recourse long term loans
NEW Construction TAKE OUTS - Permanent Loans Conventional and 223 F
Low fixed rates - non-recourse long term loans
NEW Construction TAKE OUTS - Permanent Loans Conventional and 223 F
February 7, 2009
Revised Guidance for Underwriting of LEAN 232 Loans for Assisted Living Projects:
Given the difficult economic and fiscal environment nationally, the Department is requesting that HUD approved Mortgagees exercise caution in underwriting loans under the LEAN Section 232 programs for new construction and refinance transactions for assisted living facilities. For all Assisted Living Project LEAN mortgage insurance applications under Section 223(f), Section 232 new construction and substantial rehabilitation, and Section 241(a), HUD will require justification/mitigation if the underwritten debt service coverage ratio (“DSCR”) is less than 1.45. Moreover, as was previously discussed with various lenders in June of 2008, for all LEAN mortgage insurance applications involving new construction of Assisted Living units, HUD will require justification/mitigation if the underwritten loan to value is greater than 75%.
The Department would consider, for example, a mitigating factor to be the inclusion of less expensive independent living units in the project or the presence of facility residents that are being provided with state or federal rental assistance subsidies. The Department’s review of mitigating factors will focus on any project specific attributes that result in limiting project market risk or in reducing project financial risk. The Department will be reasonable and flexible in determining where justifiable circumstances or mitigating factors exist.
Additional Guidance on the Use of Project Capitalization Rates:
The Department would like to provide general guidance regarding the usage of capitalization rates for Assisted Living projects. HUD believes that the capitalization rate should be a true reflection of conditions in the marketplace and the specific risks associated with a project. The Department is particularly concerned with the use (in some cases) of an approximate “risk free” capitalization rate for Assisted Living projects. The Department is not mandating a minimum capitalization rate. However, HUD may require justification/mitigation on Assisted Living projects if the capitalization rate used by the appraiser appears not to fully account for specific project and market related risks. This capitalization rate issue should be fully discussed in the Lender Narrative of the LEAN Application.
The Department believes that, in most but not all economic environments, the following debt service constant formula (Debt Service Constant + FHA MIP) multiplied by 1.25 would reflect reasonable guidance for the “minimum” capitalization rate for a proposed project. HUD would expect that the market realities of each project would dictate the capitalization rate to be used, which may be higher than the minimum formula. HUD does not wish to impose requirements for determining the capitalization rate and will defer to the USPAP appraisal standards to provide the definitive guidance on this issue. The Department’s guidance on capitalization rates is not mandatory and the Department understands that this guidance may not be as helpful as a guide when market and economic conditions are either highly optimistic or overly conservative and/or when the interest rate environment reflects unusually low or high project interest rates.
Example for calculating Cap Rate: 7% fixed interest rate plus the MIP of 50 basis points. {.0746+.50bp MIP=.0796*1.25=.0995 or 9.95%}. In this example, the minimum capitalization rate “guidance” is 9.95.
The revised guidance relative to the debt service coverage ratio, loan to value, and capitalization rates for assisted living projects shall apply to any future application for mortgage insurance where an FHA Project Number is issued after February 6, 2009. Alternatively, if the FHA number has not been issued but a project appraisal is underway, FHA will accept the lower DSCR of 1.3 for refinancing and 1.35 for new construction if an appraisal engagement letter was executed prior to February 6, 2009, and if appraisals using the lower DSCRs are finalized and provided to HUD prior to April 6, 2009. On projects that do not meet this revised guidance (where the FHA Project Number was issued on or prior to February 6, 2009) the Lender should provide a notification in the Check Transmittal Letter and Lender Narrative of the mortgage insurance application that provides for the discussion of the appraisal lender modifications.
Please note that the previous guidance on loan to value and debt service coverage on Section 232/223(f)’s for Skilled Nursing and Independent Living Facilities have not been revised.
The Department would consider, for example, a mitigating factor to be the inclusion of less expensive independent living units in the project or the presence of facility residents that are being provided with state or federal rental assistance subsidies. The Department’s review of mitigating factors will focus on any project specific attributes that result in limiting project market risk or in reducing project financial risk. The Department will be reasonable and flexible in determining where justifiable circumstances or mitigating factors exist.
Additional Guidance on the Use of Project Capitalization Rates:
The Department would like to provide general guidance regarding the usage of capitalization rates for Assisted Living projects. HUD believes that the capitalization rate should be a true reflection of conditions in the marketplace and the specific risks associated with a project. The Department is particularly concerned with the use (in some cases) of an approximate “risk free” capitalization rate for Assisted Living projects. The Department is not mandating a minimum capitalization rate. However, HUD may require justification/mitigation on Assisted Living projects if the capitalization rate used by the appraiser appears not to fully account for specific project and market related risks. This capitalization rate issue should be fully discussed in the Lender Narrative of the LEAN Application.
The Department believes that, in most but not all economic environments, the following debt service constant formula (Debt Service Constant + FHA MIP) multiplied by 1.25 would reflect reasonable guidance for the “minimum” capitalization rate for a proposed project. HUD would expect that the market realities of each project would dictate the capitalization rate to be used, which may be higher than the minimum formula. HUD does not wish to impose requirements for determining the capitalization rate and will defer to the USPAP appraisal standards to provide the definitive guidance on this issue. The Department’s guidance on capitalization rates is not mandatory and the Department understands that this guidance may not be as helpful as a guide when market and economic conditions are either highly optimistic or overly conservative and/or when the interest rate environment reflects unusually low or high project interest rates.
Example for calculating Cap Rate: 7% fixed interest rate plus the MIP of 50 basis points. {.0746+.50bp MIP=.0796*1.25=.0995 or 9.95%}. In this example, the minimum capitalization rate “guidance” is 9.95.
The revised guidance relative to the debt service coverage ratio, loan to value, and capitalization rates for assisted living projects shall apply to any future application for mortgage insurance where an FHA Project Number is issued after February 6, 2009. Alternatively, if the FHA number has not been issued but a project appraisal is underway, FHA will accept the lower DSCR of 1.3 for refinancing and 1.35 for new construction if an appraisal engagement letter was executed prior to February 6, 2009, and if appraisals using the lower DSCRs are finalized and provided to HUD prior to April 6, 2009. On projects that do not meet this revised guidance (where the FHA Project Number was issued on or prior to February 6, 2009) the Lender should provide a notification in the Check Transmittal Letter and Lender Narrative of the mortgage insurance application that provides for the discussion of the appraisal lender modifications.
Please note that the previous guidance on loan to value and debt service coverage on Section 232/223(f)’s for Skilled Nursing and Independent Living Facilities have not been revised.
January 8, 2009
Financing Nursing Homes And Assisted Living Facilities with the new LEAN Program
Many owners of nursing homes and assisted living projects have long preferred traditional bank lenders. However, the significant losses from the subprime meltdown—more than $500 Billion—have changed the rules and the ability of traditional lenders to finance loans. Most analysts project additional losses in the near future along with significant losses in automobile loans and credit card loans, which means conditions will become worse before they get better.
These losses force banks and financial institutions to seek capital to supplement their depleted base. Without a sufficient base, banks and financial institutions are unable to make new loans. Despite the infusion of cash from the Treasury, credit has not loosened. The projected size of current and future losses bring into question whether banks and financial institutions have the ability to raise the necessary additional capital and whether or not they will be making many loans in the near future.
The first type of loans that banks will cease making will be loans to nursing home and assisted living providers. Health care is a specialized market, and the number of banks willing or able to make these loans will diminish and the lending terms may become far more onerous. When Letters of Credit come due, banks will not have the ability to renew them.
Therefore, traditional, conventional financing in the near future is all but gone for practical purposes. Fortunately, FHA is rolling out their new LEAN program just as traditional bank and financial company financing is becoming more difficult. FHA recently reengineered its lending program for nursing homes and assisted living facilities by transferring the responsibility to the Office of Insured Health Care Facilities. This transfer has resulted in “THE LEAN PROGRAM,” FHA’s new way of doing business.
This new program addresses the most frequent complaints FHA lenders and facility owners have had with traditional FHA processing: the lengthy processing time, the inconsistent answers, and an inability to complete transactions in a consistently reasonable time frame. The new program promises the ability to close a transaction within thirty days of the day the lender files its application for mortgage insurance.
FHA now not only has a program that is—and always will be—available, offers fantastic terms, but also has the ability to deliver the financing with a rapid turn around, without the previous FHA headaches.
We have over 45 years experience dealing with FHA, and can help you through every step of the way. Each development is unique, of course, and we can help you determine your specific needs and determine the best way to achieve your objectives.
Please call or email us at your earliest convenience.
Very truly yours,
Charles E. Kendall
kendallrealtyadv@aol.com
These losses force banks and financial institutions to seek capital to supplement their depleted base. Without a sufficient base, banks and financial institutions are unable to make new loans. Despite the infusion of cash from the Treasury, credit has not loosened. The projected size of current and future losses bring into question whether banks and financial institutions have the ability to raise the necessary additional capital and whether or not they will be making many loans in the near future.
The first type of loans that banks will cease making will be loans to nursing home and assisted living providers. Health care is a specialized market, and the number of banks willing or able to make these loans will diminish and the lending terms may become far more onerous. When Letters of Credit come due, banks will not have the ability to renew them.
Therefore, traditional, conventional financing in the near future is all but gone for practical purposes. Fortunately, FHA is rolling out their new LEAN program just as traditional bank and financial company financing is becoming more difficult. FHA recently reengineered its lending program for nursing homes and assisted living facilities by transferring the responsibility to the Office of Insured Health Care Facilities. This transfer has resulted in “THE LEAN PROGRAM,” FHA’s new way of doing business.
This new program addresses the most frequent complaints FHA lenders and facility owners have had with traditional FHA processing: the lengthy processing time, the inconsistent answers, and an inability to complete transactions in a consistently reasonable time frame. The new program promises the ability to close a transaction within thirty days of the day the lender files its application for mortgage insurance.
FHA now not only has a program that is—and always will be—available, offers fantastic terms, but also has the ability to deliver the financing with a rapid turn around, without the previous FHA headaches.
We have over 45 years experience dealing with FHA, and can help you through every step of the way. Each development is unique, of course, and we can help you determine your specific needs and determine the best way to achieve your objectives.
Please call or email us at your earliest convenience.
Very truly yours,
Charles E. Kendall
kendallrealtyadv@aol.com
November 15, 2008
FHA 232 New Construction Nursing Homes and ALFs
Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living Facility 232- New Construction
Under 232 lean new construction we expect the 90% Loan-to-Cost to drop to 85%
Interest-only construction loan that automatically converts to 40-year permanent financing
40 Year Amortization
40 Year Term (no balloon)
No maximum loan amount Low, fixed interest rate, based on market spreads over the Ten-Year Treasury Yield
No personal liability (non-recourse)
Negotiable pre-payment terms
Current 1.10 to 1: Lean 1:25 Minimum Debt Service Coverage
This loan is always assumable
Third-party expenses and loan costs are financeable.
Rates and Terms determined by LTV, credit, property type and other conditions. This is limited information and meant for general reference purposes.
For detailed information or a specific quote please call.
Under 232 lean new construction we expect the 90% Loan-to-Cost to drop to 85%
Interest-only construction loan that automatically converts to 40-year permanent financing
40 Year Amortization
40 Year Term (no balloon)
No maximum loan amount Low, fixed interest rate, based on market spreads over the Ten-Year Treasury Yield
No personal liability (non-recourse)
Negotiable pre-payment terms
Current 1.10 to 1: Lean 1:25 Minimum Debt Service Coverage
This loan is always assumable
Third-party expenses and loan costs are financeable.
Rates and Terms determined by LTV, credit, property type and other conditions. This is limited information and meant for general reference purposes.
For detailed information or a specific quote please call.
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