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Part I
Mortgage Loan
  • Chapter 1
    Overview
    • Section 101
      Using the Guide
      • 101.01 Organization
      • 101.02 References
    • Section 102
      Delegation and Underwriting
    • Section 103
      Transaction Approval Memo
    • Section 104
      Representations
  • Chapter 2
    Mortgage Loan
    • Section 201
      Registration and Multifamily Affordability Estimator
    • Section 202
      Delegated Mortgage Loans
    • Section 203
      Pre-Review Mortgage Loans
    • Section 204
      Letters of Credit
      • 204.01 Generally
      • 204.02 Issuers and Ratings
      • 204.03 Verifying Issuer Ratings
      • 204.04 Restrictions on Issuer Collateral
      • 204.05 Drawing on Letter of Credit
  • Chapter 3
    Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals
    • Section 301
      Generally
    • Section 302
      Borrower Organizational Structure
      • 302.01 Single-Asset Entity
      • 302.02 Co-Tenant Borrowers
        • 302.02 A Tenancy-in-Common Agreement
        • 302.02 B Key Principal Execution of Guaranty
      • 302.03 Joint and Several Borrowers with Multiple Properties
    • Section 303
      Key Principals, Principals, and Guarantors
      • 303.01 Generally
      • 303.02 Entity Review
      • 303.03 Fund Review
    • Section 304
      Limited Experience Owner
    • Section 305
      Financial Statements
    • Section 306
      Schedule of Real Estate Owned (SREO)
    • Section 307
      Certifications
      • 307.01 Multifamily Underwriting Certificate (Form 6460)
      • 307.02 Brokered Transaction Certifications
    • Section 308
      Fraudulent Conveyance
    • Section 309
      Applicant Experience Check
    • Section 310
      Compliance
    • Section 311
      Execution of Non-Recourse Guaranty
    • Section 312
      Conflict Mortgage Loans
      • 312.01 Description
      • 312.02 Restrictions
        • 312.02 A Underwriting
        • 312.02 B Servicing
        • 312.02 C No First Right of Refusal
        • 312.02 D Additional Disclosure
        • 312.02 E Notifications
Part II
Property
  • Chapter 1
    Attributes and Characteristics
    • Section 101
      Generally
    • Section 102
      Multiple Properties
      • 102.01 Multiple Parcels
    • Section 103
      Property Ownership; Leasehold
    • Section 104
      Ground Leased Properties
      • 104.01 Generally
      • 104.02 Ground Lease Rents
      • 104.03 Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate
      • 104.04 Ground Lease Review
    • Section 105
      Minimum Occupancy
    • Section 106
      Certificates of Occupancy
    • Section 107
      Phased Properties
    • Section 108
      Shared Use Properties
    • Section 109
      Commercial Leases
      • 109.01 Material Commercial Leases
      • 109.02 Non-Material Commercial Leases
      • 109.03 Short Term Rentals
    • Section 110
      Renewable Energy Generation Systems
    • Section 111
      Oil/Gas Wells and Mineral Exploration
    • Section 112
      Property Management and Agreement
  • Chapter 2
    Valuation and Income
    • Section 201
      Market Analysis
    • Section 202
      Income Analysis
    • Section 203
      Refinance Risk Analysis
      • 203.01 Base Assumptions
      • 203.02 Alternative Assumptions
    • Section 204
      Cash Out Analysis
    • Section 205
      Rent-Stabilized Properties
  • Chapter 3
    Legal Compliance
    • Section 301
      Zoning and Legally Non-Conforming Status
      • 301.01 Zoning and Legal Non-Conforming Use
      • 301.02 Legal Non-Conforming Characteristics
    • Section 302
      Easements
    • Section 303
      Liens and Encumbrances
    • Section 304
      Title Insurance
    • Section 305
      Survey
      • 305.01 Decision to Obtain a Survey
      • 305.02 Survey
      • 305.03 Decision Not to Obtain a Survey
      • 305.04 Location of Improvements
    • Section 306
      Security Interests in Personal Property
  • Chapter 4
    Lease Audits, Inspections, and Reserves
    • Section 401
      Site Inspection and Lease Audit
    • Section 402
      Brokered Transactions
    • Section 403
      Property Condition Assessment (PCA)
    • Section 404
      Completion/Repairs
      • 404.01 Property Evaluation
      • 404.02 Completion/Repairs Funding
      • 404.03 Life Safety Issues
      • 404.04 Verifying Completion/Repairs
    • Section 405
      Replacement Reserve
      • 405.01 Determining Replacement Reserve
      • 405.02 Replacement Reserve Funding
      • 405.03 Alternative Funding of Replacement Reserve
    • Section 406
      Escrow Requirements for Taxes and Insurance
  • Chapter 5
    Property and Liability Insurance
    • Section 501
      Property and Liability Insurance
      • 501.01 General Insurance – Applies to All Policies
        • 501.01 A Generally
        • 501.01 B Blanket and Other Policies Covering Multiple Properties
        • 501.01 C Insurance Carrier Rating
        • 501.01 D Term
        • 501.01 E Payment of Premium
        • 501.01 F Evidence of Insurance
        • 501.01 G Post Closing Insurance Exceptions
      • 501.02 Property Insurance
      • 501.03 Catastrophic Risk Insurance
      • 501.04 Liability Insurance
        • 501.04 A Commercial General Liability Insurance
        • 501.04 B Professional Liability Insurance
        • 501.04 C Workers’ Compensation Insurance
        • 501.04 D Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance
    • Section 502
      Environmental Matters
      • 502.01 Environmental Site Assessments
      • 502.02 Lender’s Responsibilities
      • 502.03 Environmental Indemnity Agreement
    • Section 503
      Seismic Risk
Part III
Products and Features
  • Chapter 1
    Student Housing Properties
    • Section 101
      Description
      • 101.01 Student Housing Property
      • 101.02 Dedicated Student Housing Property
    • Section 102
      Generally
    • Section 103
      Dedicated Student Housing Property
    • Section 104
      Underwritten NCF
    • Section 105
      Replacement Reserve
  • Chapter 2
    Military Housing Properties
  • Chapter 3
    Moderate Rehabilitation Mortgage Loans
    • Section 301
      Description
    • Section 302
      Underwriting
    • Section 303
      Rehabilitation Work Costing More than $20,000 Per Unit
    • Section 304
      Supplemental Mortgage Loans
  • Chapter 4
    Green Mortgage Loans
    • Section 401
      Generally
      • 401.01 Description
      • 401.02 High Performance Building Module
      • 401.03 Green MBS
      • 401.04 Committing and Delivery
    • Section 402
      Green Building Certification
    • Section 403
      Green Rewards Mortgage Loans
      • 403.01 Eligibility
      • 403.02 Underwritten NCF
      • 403.03 Maximum Amount
      • 403.04 Supplemental Mortgage Loans
    • Section 404
      Annual Energy Reporting
  • Chapter 5
    Seniors Housing Properties
    • Section 501
      Generally
    • Section 502
      Eligible Properties
    • Section 503
      Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)
    • Section 504
      Seniors Housing Property Income
    • Section 505
      Replacement Reserve
    • Section 506
      Medicaid Funds
    • Section 507
      Consultant Reports
  • Chapter 6
    Manufactured Housing Communities
    • Section 601
      Description
    • Section 602
      Lender Eligibility
    • Section 603
      Legal and Property Compliance
    • Section 604
      Property Insurance
    • Section 605
      Survey
      • 605.01 Public Roadways, Private Interior Roadways, and Drives
      • 605.02 Setbacks
      • 605.03 Encroachments
    • Section 606
      Property Income and Underwritten NCF
    • Section 607
      Replacement Reserve
  • Chapter 7
    Multifamily Affordable Housing Properties
    • Section 701
      Generally
    • Section 702
      MAH Property Eligibility
    • Section 703
      Property Income and Underwriting
    • Section 704
      Subordinate Financing
      • 704.01 Interest Rate and Payments
      • 704.02 Loan Term
      • 704.03 Collateral and Credit Support
      • 704.04 Soft Financing
      • 704.05 Subordinate Lender
      • 704.06 Developer's Notes
      • 704.07 Subordination Agreement
      • 704.08 Lien Priority and Title Insurance Policy
      • 704.09 Form of Subordinate Loan Documents
      • 704.10 Prepayment
      • 704.11 LIHTC Equity Bridge Loans
    • Section 705
      Restrictive Covenants and Affordable Regulatory Agreements
    • Section 706
      ROAR Loan
    • Section 707
      HAP Contract Properties
      • 707.01 Properties with Both HAP Contracts and LIHTC Units
      • 707.02 HAP Contract Review Sheet
    • Section 708
      Refinancing Section 236 Properties – IRP is Maintained
      • 708.01 No Additional Proceeds
      • 708.02 Additional Proceeds from Mortgage Loan
      • 708.03 Additional Proceeds from Other Sources
    • Section 709
      LIHTC Properties – Lender Equity Interest
    • Section 710
      Transactions with Fannie Mae Debt and Equity Interests
    • Section 711
      FHA Risk Sharing
      • 711.01 Description
      • 711.02 Eligibility
      • 711.03 Mortgage Insurance Premium
      • 711.04 Subsidy Layering Review
      • 711.05 Lender FHA Risk Sharing Reserve and Loss Sharing Modifications
  • Chapter 8
    Cooperative Properties
    • Section 801
      Description
    • Section 802
      Eligible Mortgage Loans
      • 802.01 Basic Conditions
      • 802.02 Financial Conditions
      • 802.03 Property Management Conditions
      • 802.04 Other Considerations
    • Section 803
      Underwriting
    • Section 804
      Income Analysis
    • Section 805
      Limited Equity Cooperative Properties
  • Chapter 9
    Small Mortgage Loans
    • Section 901
      Generally
    • Section 902
      Key Principal Guaranty Obligation
    • Section 903
      Occupancy
    • Section 904
      Corporate Leases; Leases to One Entity
    • Section 905
      Property Income Analysis
    • Section 906
      Property Management
    • Section 907
      Property Condition
    • Section 908
      Replacement Reserve
    • Section 909
      Environmental Matters and Inspections
    • Section 910
      Borrower, Key Principals, Guarantors, and Principals
      • 910.01 Borrower Organizational Structure
      • 910.02 Co-Tenant Borrowers
      • 910.03 Key Principals
      • 910.04 Principals
      • 910.05 Financial Statements
      • 910.06 Net Worth and Liquid Assets
    • Section 911
      Credit Reports
  • Chapter 10
    Healthy Housing Rewards
    • Section 1001
      Healthy Housing Rewards
    • Section 1002
      Healthy Design
    • Section 1003
      Enhanced Resident Services
  • Chapter 11
    Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Loans
    • Section 1101
      Description
    • Section 1102
      Underwriting
    • Section 1103
      Prepayment Terms
    • Section 1104
      ARM 5/5 Loan Optional 5-Year Adjustable Rate Term Renewal Eligibility
  • Chapter 12
    Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage (SARM) Loans
    • Section 1201
      Description
    • Section 1202
      Underwriting
    • Section 1203
      Actual Amortization Calculation
    • Section 1204
      Prepayment Terms
    • Section 1205
      Interest Rate Caps
      • 1205.01 Generally
      • 1205.02 Determining the Cap Strike Rate
      • 1205.03 Establishing Interest Rate Cap Reserves
      • 1205.04 Interest Rate Cap Contract Documentation and Delivery
  • Chapter 13
    Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgage (Hybrid ARM) Loans
    • Section 1301
      Description
    • Section 1302
      Interest Rate Conversion Date
    • Section 1303
      Prepayment Terms
    • Section 1304
      Monthly Principal and Interest Payments
  • Chapter 14
    Supplemental Mortgage Loans
    • Section 1401
      Description
    • Section 1402
      Supplemental Mortgage Loans
  • Chapter 15
    Split Mortgage Loans and Bifurcated Mortgage Loans
    • Section 1501
      Description
    • Section 1502
      Characteristics
  • Chapter 16
    Mezzanine Financing and Preferred Equity
    • Section 1601
      Mezzanine Financing
    • Section 1602
      Preferred Equity
  • Chapter 17
    Structured Transactions
    • Section 1701
      Description
    • Section 1702
      Credit Facilities
    • Section 1703
      Bulk Deliveries
  • Chapter 18
    Choice Refinance Loans
    • Section 1801
      Eligibility
    • Section 1802
      Lender Delegation
    • Section 1803
      Prepayment Premium and Origination Fees
    • Section 1804
      Streamlined Underwriting
    • Section 1805
      Property Ownership Change
  • Chapter 19
    Bond Transactions and Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans
    • Section 1901
      Description
    • Section 1902
      Outside Counsel
    • Section 1903
      Third Parties
    • Section 1904
      Legal Documents
    • Section 1905
      Fannie Mae LIHTC Investment in Credit-Enhanced Bonds
    • Section 1906
      Credit Enhancing Fixed Rate Bonds
    • Section 1907
      Credit Enhancing Variable Rate Bonds
      • 1907.01 Terms
      • 1907.02 Principal Reserve Fund
      • 1907.03 Interest Rate Cap
      • 1907.04 Cap Strike Rate
      • 1907.05 Interest Rate Cap Reserve
      • 1907.06 Interest Rate Cap Reserve Adjustments
      • 1907.07 Interest Rate Cap Contract Documentation and Delivery
    • Section 1908
      Facility Fee
    • Section 1909
      Taxable Tails and Supplemental Mortgage Loans
    • Section 1910
      Third-Party Subordinate Financing
    • Section 1911
      Moderate Rehabilitation Mortgage Loan with Side-by-Side Bond Financing
  • Chapter 20
    Forward Commitments
  • Chapter 21
    Condominium Properties
  • Chapter 22
    Sponsor-Dedicated Workforce (SDW) Housing Properties
    • Section 2201
      Description
    • Section 2202
      Compliance
Part IV
Committing and Delivery
  • Chapter 1
    Pricing, Fees, and Prepayment Premiums
    • Section 101
      Pricing
    • Section 102
      Fees
    • Section 103
      Prepayment Premiums
  • Chapter 2
    Rate Lock and Committing
    • Section 201
      Pre-Commitment
      • 201.01 Borrower Commitment
      • 201.02 Trading Agreements
      • 201.03 Trading Practices
    • Section 202
      Obtaining a Rate Lock
      • 202.01 Rate Lock Period
      • 202.02 Rate Lock Amount
      • 202.03 Locking the Rate
    • Section 203
      Good Faith Deposits
      • 203.01 Borrower Deposit
      • 203.02 Minimum Good Faith Deposit
      • 203.03 Good Faith Deposit and Breakage Fees
    • Section 204
      Commitments
      • 204.01 Submission
      • 204.02 Confirmation
      • 204.03 Modifications
        • 204.03 A Change Requests
        • 204.03 B Rate Lock Extensions
        • 204.03 C Commitment Extensions
    • Section 205
      ASAP Options
  • Chapter 3
    Streamlined Rate Lock
    • Section 301
      Description
      • 301.01 Eligibility
      • 301.02 Timing
    • Section 302
      Preliminary Underwriting
    • Section 303
      Rate Lock
    • Section 304
      Commitment
    • Section 305
      Rate Lock and Commitment Extensions
    • Section 306
      Full Underwriting
      • 306.01 Rate Lock or Commitment Amount Changes
      • 306.02 Mortgage Loan Delivery Package
      • 306.03 Post-Underwriting Scenarios
    • Section 307
      Dual Commitment Option
      • 307.01 Description
      • 307.02 Additional Proceeds
  • Chapter 4
    Delivery
    • Section 401
      Delivery Deadline
    • Section 402
      Submission
      • 402.01 Data and Documents
      • 402.02 Participation Interests
    • Section 403
      Warehouse Lender
    • Section 404
      Wiring
      • 404.01 Wiring Instructions
      • 404.02 Wiring Payee Codes
    • Section 405
      Delivery
      • 405.01 Acceptability and Delivery Tolerance
      • 405.02 Data Changes
    • Section 406
      MBS Delivery Options
    • Section 407
      Delivery Problems and Changes
      • 407.01 Delivery Problems
      • 407.02 Changing the Book-Entry Date
    • Section 408
      Delivery Failure
  • Chapter 5
    Purchase
    • Section 501
      Generally
      • 501.01 Cash and MBS
      • 501.02 Delivery and Purchase
      • 501.03 C&D Purchase Notification
      • 501.04 Fannie Mae Loan Number
    • Section 502
      Purchase Amount
    • Section 503
      Third Party MBS Investor Delivery Scenarios
    • Section 504
      MBS Mortgage Loan Disclosure
      • 504.01 Multifamily MBS Prospectus
      • 504.02 Additional Disclosure
      • 504.03 Disclosure Obligations
    • Section 505
      ASAP
  • Chapter 6
    Structured Transactions
    • Section 601
      Registration
    • Section 602
      Approval
      • 602.01 Approval Documents
      • 602.02 Expiration Dates
      • 602.03 Fees
      • 602.04 Rate Lock
      • 602.05 Loan Documents
    • Section 603
      Commitment
      • 603.01 Generally
      • 603.02 MBS Mortgage Loans
      • 603.03 Cash Mortgage Loans
    • Section 604
      Delivery
      • 604.01 Delivery Process
      • 604.02 MSFMS Data Errors
    • Section 605
      MBS Disclosure
    • Section 606
      Features and Activities
      • 606.01 Process
      • 606.02 Asset Management Activities
  • Chapter 7
    Variable Rate Conversions and Renewals
    • Section 701
      Conversion Process
    • Section 702
      ARM Loan and SARM Loan Conversions
      • 702.01 Governing Documents
      • 702.02 Minimum Conversion Debt Service Ratio
      • 702.03 Conversion Criteria
      • 702.04 Guaranty Fee and Servicing Fee
      • 702.05 Interest-Only
      • 702.06 Fixed Rate Amortization
      • 702.07 Fixed Rate Debt Service Payments
      • 702.08 Fixed Rate MBS Trade Premium
      • 702.09 New Property Condition Assessment (PCA)
    • Section 703
      Commitment and Delivery
      • 703.01 Rate Lock and Commitment
      • 703.02 Conversion Delivery
        • 703.02 A Deliver Loan Document Amendments
        • 703.02 B Deliver Mortgage Loan Delivery Package
      • 703.03 Conversion Activities
      • 703.04 Pay Off
    • Section 704
      ARM 5/5 Optional 5-Year Adjustable Rate Term Renewal
      • 704.01 Eligibility
      • 704.02 Underwriting
      • 704.03 Prepayment Terms
  • Chapter 8
    Bond Transactions and Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans
    • Section 801
      Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan Committing and Delivery
      • 801.01 Pre-Commitment
      • 801.02 Preliminary Official Statement
      • 801.03 Good Faith Deposit
      • 801.04 Rate Lock
      • 801.05 Commitment
    • Section 802
      Data and Document Delivery
      • 802.01 Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans
      • 802.02 Interest Rate Cap
Part V
Servicing and Asset Management
  • Chapter 1
    Servicing
  • Chapter 2
    Reporting and Remitting
    • Section 201
      Generally
    • Section 202
      Collection, Tracking and Reporting of Monthly P&I Payments and T&I Amounts
    • Section 203
      Reporting Loan Activity and Security Balance
    • Section 204
      Calculation of Interest Due
    • Section 205
      ARM Mortgage Loan Interest Rate and Monthly Payment Changes
    • Section 206
      Application of Monthly Payments
    • Section 207
      Payment Shortages
    • Section 208
      Delinquency and Servicing Advances
    • Section 209
      Remittance Procedures
      • 209.01 Definitions
      • 209.02 Monthly P&I Remittance Dates for Cash and MBS Transactions
      • 209.03 Cash Mortgage Loans – Transmitting the Remittance
      • 209.04 Additional Requirements for Monthly Remittance for Security Transactions
      • 209.05 Securitized Mortgage Loans – Remitting Fees to Fannie Mae
      • 209.06 Notification to Fannie Mae if Unable to Have Funds Available on any Remittance Date
    • Section 210
      Full Prepayments
    • Section 211
      Partial Prepayments Not From Insurance or Condemnation Proceeds
    • Section 212
      Prepayments (Full or Partial) Involving Insurance Proceeds or Condemnation Awards
    • Section 213
      Prepayment Premium Sharing
    • Section 214
      Maturing Mortgage Loans/Payoffs
    • Section 215
      Post-Payoff Actions
    • Section 216
      DUS Bond Credit Enhancement Transactions – Reporting and Remitting Requirements
      • 216.01 Monthly Bond Credit Enhancement Reporting
      • 216.02 Monthly Remittance Procedures
      • 216.03 Prepayments – General Introduction
      • 216.04 Prepayments – Processing
      • 216.05 Prepayments: Prepayment Reporting
      • 216.06 Prepayments: Remittances
      • 216.07 Reporting on Delinquency Status
    • Section 217
      Mezzanine Loan Reporting and Remitting
      • 217.01 Remitting DUS Plus Mezzanine Loans
      • 217.02 Payoffs
    • Section 218
      Defeasance
    • Section 219
      Delinquency Reporting and Certification
    • Section 220
      Reporting Collateral Balances in Custodial Accounts
      • 220.01 P&I Custodial Accounts
      • 220.02 Letters of Credit as Collateral
      • 220.03 Report on Fair Value Basis
      • 220.04 What to Report
      • 220.05 When to Report
    • Section 221
      Internal Revenue Service Reporting Requirements
  • Chapter 3
    Custodial Accounts
  • Chapter 4
    Asset Management: Loan Document Administration
    • Section 401
      Servicing Requirements
    • Section 402
      Delegation of Decision-Making Authority; Retention of Outside Legal Counsel
    • Section 403
      Execution of Documents by Servicer – Limited Power of Attorney
    • Section 404
      Execution of Documents by Fannie Mae
    • Section 405
      Fees Due to Fannie Mae
    • Section 406
      Follow-Up Actions by the Servicer
    • Section 407
      Subordinate Financing
    • Section 408
      Administration of Collateral Agreements
    • Section 409
      Interest Rate Hedge Requirements
    • Section 410
      Ground Leases
    • Section 411
      Notice of Lien or Noncompliance with Applicable Laws, Ordinances and Regulations
    • Section 412
      Property Forfeitures and Seizures
    • Section 413
      Property and Liability Insurance
    • Section 414
      Casualty Losses – Performing Mortgage Loans
    • Section 415
      Casualty Losses – Non-Performing Mortgage Loans
    • Section 416
      Credit Facilities and Bulk Deliveries
      • 416.01 General
      • 416.02 Delegation of Decisions
      • 416.03 Approval Requests
      • 416.04 Release and Substitution Requests
      • 416.05 Facility Revaluations
      • 416.06 Supplemental Mortgage Loans Not Permitted
      • 416.07 Additional Information
    • Section 417
      Seniors Housing Properties
    • Section 418
      Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans and Multifamily Affordable Housing Properties
      • 418.01 Bond Transactions and Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans
      • 418.02 Compliance Issues Relative to Bond Credit Enhancement Transactions
      • 418.03 Monitoring Compliance; Notification of Noncompliance
      • 418.04 Multifamily Affordable Housing (MAH) Properties
      • 418.05 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
      • 418.06 Enhanced Resident Services
      • 418.07 HAP Contract Approval and Releasing Restabilization Reserve
    • Section 419
      MH Communities with Tenant Site Lease Protections
    • Section 420
      Single Asset Entity Conversion
    • Section 421
      Loan Document Amendments
    • Section 422
      Maturing Mortgage Loans
  • Chapter 5
    Surveillance
    • Section 501
      Generally
    • Section 502
      Property Inspections
    • Section 503
      Financial Analysis of Operations
    • Section 504
      Loan Agreement Compliance
    • Section 505
      OFAC Compliance
Appendix
Glossary
Chapter 1

Attributes and Characteristics

Section 101

Eligible Properties

Requirements

For a Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. to be eligible for purchase, it must be secured by a multifamily residential property that meets all of the following:

  • contains at least 5 dwelling units;
  • does not include a stand-alone building containing less than 5 dwelling units (e.g., a single-family structure), unless it:
    • was originally constructed as part of a single multifamily development; or
    • is situated on the same tax parcel, or shares a tax parcel boundary, with a
      • multifamily property, or
      • Test Shalini
  • has suitable bathroom and cooking facilities within each unit;
  • is located in 1 of the 50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam;
  • is located on a publicly dedicated, all-weather road, or is accessible by a satisfactory easement from this type of road;
  • consists of either a single parcel or multiple parcels per Part II, Chapter 1: Attributes and Characteristics, Section 102.01: Single Borrower Ownership;
  • any commercial space is:
    • physically part of, and connected to, the multifamily space; or
    • a stand-alone building that is on the same tax parcel;
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  • has adequate water and sewer service, which may be delivered by a public utility or, where commercially acceptable for the market area, by a private system or utility;
  • offers a suitable level of utility service (e.g., electrical, natural gas, refuse removal, etc.) for the market area;
  • either complies with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and housing and building codes, or is being appropriately remediated;
  • does not contain any Modular HousingModular HousingProperty on which the multifamily Improvements are constructed of sections built off-site, such as modular, prefabricated, panelized, or sectional housing, and then assembled and installed on-site on a permanent foundation (and not a chassis). ; and
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  • has access to police and emergency services.

You must search the internet to confirm, and justify in the Transaction Approval Memo, if the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). has:

  • any negative press;
  • current or prior lawsuits;
  • fair housing violations or other sanctions; and/or
  • association with bad actors.

Guidance

To determine if a single-family structure was originally constructed as part of a single multifamily development, you should consider if all buildings:

  • were originally constructed at the same time;
  • were historically bought, operated, and sold as 1 ProjectProjectMultifamily buildings on multiple Properties, owned by the same Borrower, and that comply with Part II, Chapter 1: Attributes and Characteristics, Section 102.01: Single Borrower Ownership.  since originally constructed;
  • are generally consistent in physical appearance, with distinct boundaries such as
    • signage,
    • are located on a single tax parcel or adjacent tax parcels;
  • are configured without any non-BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. owned parcels or buildings separating/splitting or within the multifamily development; and
Section 102

Multiple Properties

102.01

Single Borrower Ownership

Requirements

If more than 1 PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). secures a Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. , you must determine if all multifamily buildings are part of the same ProjectProjectMultifamily buildings on multiple Properties, owned by the same Borrower, and that comply with Part II, Chapter 1: Attributes and Characteristics, Section 102.01: Single Borrower Ownership.  .  Buildings on multiple PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). are a single ProjectProjectMultifamily buildings on multiple Properties, owned by the same Borrower, and that comply with Part II, Chapter 1: Attributes and Characteristics, Section 102.01: Single Borrower Ownership.  if all PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). :

  • are only separated by publicly dedicated or private streets primarily intended for local residents or access to the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). , and not by major arteries or thoroughfares (i.e., streets primarily intended for traffic traveling through the area); and
  • have the following characteristics:
    • all buildings have been operated as a single complex (e.g., no buildings are marketed separately to tenants);
    • the PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). are within
      • 0.5 miles or less of each other, and
      • the same submarket;
    • amenities at any building are available to tenants in other buildings;
    • amenities located in one building do not materially, adversely affect the rents at other buildings without similar amenities; and
    • the overall building configuration across the PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). does not result in elevated vacancy levels at any building.

If multiple PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). are not part of the same ProjectProjectMultifamily buildings on multiple Properties, owned by the same Borrower, and that comply with Part II, Chapter 1: Attributes and Characteristics, Section 102.01: Single Borrower Ownership.  , you must:

  • collect detailed individual data for each PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). , including separate
    • rent rolls, and
    • operating statements;
  • enter each PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). in the “Properties” section of DUS GatewayDUS GatewayMultifamily pre-acquisition system, or any successor systems, recording deal registration, Pre-Review and/or waiver tracking, Mortgage Loan Commitments, and decision records. ;
  • complete a Multifamily Affordability Estimator (MAE) for each PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 201: Registration and Multifamily Affordability Estimator;
  • require every third-party report to assess
    • the PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). in each ProjectProjectMultifamily buildings on multiple Properties, owned by the same Borrower, and that comply with Part II, Chapter 1: Attributes and Characteristics, Section 102.01: Single Borrower Ownership.  separately, and
    • all PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). in the aggregate; and
  • enter each PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). as a separate PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). CollateralCollateralProperty, Personal Property, or other property securing a Mortgage Loan. record in C&DC&DElectronic committing and delivery system used for issuing and confirming Commitments for acquiring Mortgage Loans, or any such successor system. .

When a  Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. not  in a Credit FacilityCredit FacilityStructured Transaction governed by a Master Credit Facility Agreement requiring Mortgage Loans and Properties to be cross-defaulted, and cross-collateralized. is secured by multiple PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). (whether in the same or multiple ProjectsProjectsMultifamily buildings on multiple Properties, owned by the same Borrower, and that comply with Part II, Chapter 1: Attributes and Characteristics, Section 102.01: Single Borrower Ownership.  ), each multifamily PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). must individually:

  • comply with the minimum occupancy requirements in
    • Part II, Chapter 1: Attributes and Characteristics, Section 105: Minimum Occupancy, or
    • Part III, Chapter 9: Small Mortgage Loans, Section 903: Occupancy;
  • be located in the same MSAMSAGeographic delineation for a metropolitan area determined by the U.S. Census Bureau. ; and
  • have an acceptable PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). condition based on
    • your site inspection, and
    • any required PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. .

Guidance

For a Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. secured by multiple PropertiesPropertiesMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). not part of the same ProjectProjectMultifamily buildings on multiple Properties, owned by the same Borrower, and that comply with Part II, Chapter 1: Attributes and Characteristics, Section 102.01: Single Borrower Ownership.  , you may:

  • accept a consolidated third-party report for multiple ProjectsProjectsMultifamily buildings on multiple Properties, owned by the same Borrower, and that comply with Part II, Chapter 1: Attributes and Characteristics, Section 102.01: Single Borrower Ownership.  , if each PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). is identified and assessed separately; and
  • consolidate the Underwritten NCFUnderwritten NCFNet Cash Flow as adjusted by the Lender per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 203: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. and overall underwriting in a single Transaction Approval Memo.
Section 103

Property Ownership; Leasehold

Requirements

You must ensure that the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). is owned in fee simple, unless the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). is held under an acceptable LeaseholdLeaseholdProperty held under a long-term lease or Ground Lease. estate.

Section 104

Ground Leased Properties

104.01

Generally

Requirements

If the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). has a Ground LeaseGround LeaseContract for the rental of land, usually on a long term basis. , the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. collateral must include a LienLienLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. on the LeaseholdLeaseholdProperty held under a long-term lease or Ground Lease. estate.

You must ensure that the Ground LeaseGround LeaseContract for the rental of land, usually on a long term basis.  complies with the Ground Lease Review Checklist (Form 6479), unless

  • the ground lessor joins with the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. in executing the Security InstrumentSecurity InstrumentInstrument creating a lien or encumbrance on 1 or more Properties and securing the Loan Document obligations. and grants a LienLienLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. on the ground lessor's fee estate, or
  • the absence of the LeaseholdLeaseholdProperty held under a long-term lease or Ground Lease. estate would not have a material adverse effect on the Property'sProperty'sMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). operation or value.
104.02

Ground Lease Rents

Requirements

You must:

  • establish an escrow for ground rents;
  • ensure the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. deposits sufficient funds; and
  • make all payments due per the Ground LeaseGround LeaseContract for the rental of land, usually on a long term basis. .
104.03

Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate

Requirements

You must obtain an executed Ground Lessor Estoppel Certificate (Form 6495). 

104.04

Ground Lease Review

Requirements

You must:

  • review and analyze the Ground LeaseGround LeaseContract for the rental of land, usually on a long term basis. to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Section; and
  • retain the completed Form 6479 in your Servicing FileServicing FileYour file for each Mortgage Loan serviced. .
Section 105

Minimum Occupancy

Section 106

Certificates of Occupancy

Requirements

Certificates of Occupancy
For any... You must...
Property with construction or rehabilitation work completed within the last 12 months
  • Ensure all units have a certificate of occupancy.
  • Obtain copies of all certificates of occupancy from the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. .
  • Retain them in your Servicing FileServicing FileYour file for each Mortgage Loan serviced. .
Other Property
  • Determine if each unit had a certificate of occupancy at some point.
  • Attempt to obtain copies of them.
  • Retain them in your Servicing FileServicing FileYour file for each Mortgage Loan serviced. .

Guidance

No Certificate of Occupancy
If you cannot obtain... You should...
Copies of certificates of occupancy for a Property (for example, because of the Property's age, or the records of the jurisdiction where the Property is located)
  • Exclude the income generated by any units without a certificate of occupancy, but include all expenses (including replacement reserves) for the maintenance of these units.
  • Look for other evidence that certificates of occupancy had been issued. 
Copies or other sufficient evidence of a certificate of occupancy

Analyze the risk to the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). if one had never been issued, by considering if: 

 

  • your physical inspection reveals any life safety issues;
  • all units are accessible through normal access routes (and not, for example, through a former janitorial closet);
  • the insurance excludes coverage of a casualty originating from a unit without a certificate of occupancy; and
  • the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). is located in a market that exhibits low vacancies and barriers to entry.
Section 107

Phased Properties

Requirements

If the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). is a Phased PropertyPhased PropertyProperty that is one section of an existing or future complex and the Property is intended to be operated together with another property in the complex, and/or with shared access and amenities. , you must evaluate

  • how the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). will be affected by other phases, and
  • if the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). can succeed independently from other phases.

Guidance

In determining if a Phased PropertyPhased PropertyProperty that is one section of an existing or future complex and the Property is intended to be operated together with another property in the complex, and/or with shared access and amenities. is viable as a separate PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). , you should consider if:

  • its ownership and operation are separate from all other phases of the complex;
  • the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. is able to provide a separate leasing office;
  • your underwriting has discounted any benefits derived from staff or facilities shared with other phases;
  • the records and accounts used to underwrite the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). are separate from those of other phases;
  • any cross-easements for the complex will survive an adverse action against another phase;
  • any development of a future phase could materially interfere with or disturb the Property'sProperty'sMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code).
    • occupancy,
    • marketability,
    • or living environment; and
  • the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). is:
    • marketable to tenants or a new owner, separately from other phases;
    • visible to the public without passing through another phase of the complex; and
    • accessible from a public roadway.

In assessing the impact of future phases on a PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). , you should consider:

  • the short-term impact of construction activity; and
  • long-term implications for the continued economic viability of the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). , taking into account the allocation of costs for shared facilities (such as roadways).

Requirements

You may only DeliverDeliverSubmission of all correct, accurate, and certifiable documents, data, and information with all applicable documents properly completed, executed, and recorded as needed, and any deficiencies resolved to Fannie Mae’s satisfaction. a Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. on a Phased PropertyPhased PropertyProperty that is one section of an existing or future complex and the Property is intended to be operated together with another property in the complex, and/or with shared access and amenities. if Fannie Mae holds all other Mortgage LoansMortgage LoansMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. secured by other phases of the complex.

When the Phased PropertyPhased PropertyProperty that is one section of an existing or future complex and the Property is intended to be operated together with another property in the complex, and/or with shared access and amenities. is owned or ControlledControlledPossessing, directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the management and operations of an entity (e.g., through the ownership of voting securities or other ownership interests, or by contract). by the same BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. or PrincipalsPrincipalsPerson who owns or controls, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (together with that Person's Immediate Family Members, if an individual), specified interests in the Borrower per Part I, Chapter 3: Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals, Section 303: Key Principals, Principals,… as the other phases in the complex:

  • all Fannie Mae Mortgage LoansMortgage LoansMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. on each phase must be cross-defaulted and cross-collateralized;
  • when any new Phased PropertyPhased PropertyProperty that is one section of an existing or future complex and the Property is intended to be operated together with another property in the complex, and/or with shared access and amenities. Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. is underwritten, the actual amortizing DSCRDSCROn an annual basis or any specified period, the ratio of Net Cash Flow to the total of:  principal, interest, and required Mezzanine Financing or Hard Pay Preferred Equity payments. (per Form 4254.DEF) and current LTVLTVRatio of the actual aggregate UPB of the Mortgage Loan, plus any Pre-Existing Mortgage Loans, plus any Hard Pay Preferred Equity, plus any Mezzanine Financing, to the value of the Property, expressed as a percentage.  for all existing Mortgage LoansMortgage LoansMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. on each phase must comply with Form 4660 for the same loan term, product, and Pricing and Underwriting TierPricing and Underwriting TierTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 per the Multifamily Underwriting Standards (Form 4660). , where each property value is determined by
    • dividing the current NCFNCFOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total Net Operating Income, minus the full amount underwritten for Replacement Reserve expense, regardless of whether deposits will be made (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 203: Income Analysis and the applicable products and… by the capitalization rate (i.e., a Direct Cap with Sales Comparables analysis),
    • broker's opinion of value, or
    • most recent AppraisalAppraisalWritten statement independently and impartially prepared by a qualified Appraiser stating an opinion of the Property's market value as of a specific date, and supported by the presentation and analysis of relevant market information. ; and
  • the new Phased PropertyPhased PropertyProperty that is one section of an existing or future complex and the Property is intended to be operated together with another property in the complex, and/or with shared access and amenities. Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. must have a Prepayment Premium Period End DatePrepayment Premium Period End DateLast date when a Borrower owes a Prepayment Premium for a voluntary Mortgage Loan prepayment. on or before the Prepayment Premium Period End DatePrepayment Premium Period End DateLast date when a Borrower owes a Prepayment Premium for a voluntary Mortgage Loan prepayment. of the Mortgage LoansMortgage LoansMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. on the other phases.

Guidance

If a future phase is expected, consider issuing the first phase MBSMBSMortgage-Backed Security with a potential future cross.

Section 108

Shared Use Properties

Section 109

Commercial Leases

Requirements

You must only underwrite actual income from occupied commercial space with an executed lease or lease extension agreement, if:

  • the remaining lease term is at least 12 months after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. ;
  • the tenant is
    • paying rent, and
    • not delinquent on rent due outside the lease’s cure period; and
  • the underwritten commercial income includes the actual commercial rent due under the lease within 12 months after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower. , including any
    • discounts, or
    • concessions.

Guidance

Your evaluation of any commercial space's viability should include:

  • AppraisalAppraisalWritten statement independently and impartially prepared by a qualified Appraiser stating an opinion of the Property's market value as of a specific date, and supported by the presentation and analysis of relevant market information. sub-market comparable commercial space rents supporting the underwritten rents;
  • sub-market data confirming a low commercial space vacancy rate;
  • existing sustainable demand for the tenant’s business type; and
  • evidence that the Property'sProperty'sMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code).  location has sufficient foot traffic to support the tenant’s business.
109.01

Material Commercial Leases

109.02

Non-Material Commercial Leases

109.03

Short Term Rentals

Requirements

You must ensure that:

  • the residential nature of any PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). with units available for STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… is maintained, even though any LeaseLeaseWritten agreement between an owner and the tenant of a Property stipulating the conditions for possession and use of real estate for a specified period of time and rent. of an STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… unit will be
    • classified as a commercial lease, and
    • subject to the space and income limitations per Form 4660;
  • no more than 5% of the Property’sProperty’sMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). units (not counting recreational vehicle sites) are available for STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer…; and
  • the Underwritten NCFUnderwritten NCFNet Cash Flow as adjusted by the Lender per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 203: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. accurately incorporates all STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… income.

You must include the following information in your underwriting analysis:

  • Borrower'sBorrower'sPerson who is the obligor per the Note.  strategy for implementing STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer…;
  • a description of the STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… arrangement;
  • length of time the STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… has been in place;
  • Borrower'sBorrower'sPerson who is the obligor per the Note.  action plan for handling liability issues for
    • STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… tenants at the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). , and
    • safety concerns for non-STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… tenants;
  • if the STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… units are furnished or unfurnished; and
  • confirmation that the
    • STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… is legally permissible and in compliance with applicable laws and zoning,
    • Borrower'sBorrower'sPerson who is the obligor per the Note.  or master tenant’s insurance covers any STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer…, and
    • PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). is residential in nature (i.e., not operated as a hotel or other single room occupancy arrangement).

Guidance

Examples of an STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… arrangement include an arrangement between the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. and:

  • a tenant/master tenant, where the tenant/master tenant has an agreement with an STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… provider or platform (such as Airbnb, VRBO®, etc.); or
  • an STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… provider or platform, where the Borrower'sBorrower'sPerson who is the obligor per the Note.  tenants may make their units available for STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer….

You should seek to establish a leasing history of at least 12 months for any STRSTRProperty permitting leases or master leases (including subleases, licenses, and other possessory interests, whether oral or written) of an individual dwelling unit where the intended occupancy of the unit is for less than 30 days, regardless of the stated lease term, such as through a peer-to-peer… unit.

Section 110

Renewable Energy Generation Systems

Section 111

Oil/Gas Wells and Mineral Exploration

Section 112

Property Management and Agreement

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