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Government Shutdown: What Multifamily Borrowers Need to Know

Unless an 11th-hour agreement is reached, a Congressional impasse will trigger the first partial U.S. government shutdown in four years. Starting October 1, 2023, many non-essential federal government operations will be limited or suspended. Agency lending, however, will not be interrupted, and there is no cause for concern. Borrowers should anticipate some inconveniences, such as processing and closing delays.

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Understanding the Impact of Wildfires on Rental Property Insurance

From California to Maui, the frequency and scope of wildfire events are rising, causing insurance markets and public agencies to reevaluate property in areas at risk for catastrophic damage. As a result, rental housing providers are seeing greater limitations to coverage, higher premium prices, and, in some cases, a total absence of viable private insurance — a trend detailed in the NMHC 2023 State of Multifamily Risk Survey and Report. This troubling new trend has placed many rental housing operators in a bind where they must simultaneously contend with the declining availability and affordability of insurance options.

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Five Advantages of FHA Multifamily Construction Loans

In the last three years, multifamily construction has reached levels not seen since the 1980s, supported, in part, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. If you are exploring the acquisition, refinancing, rehabilitation, or new construction of conventional multifamily, affordable housing, seniors housing, or a healthcare facility, consider FHA multifamily construction loans, a stable financing option with excellent terms and many other attractive advantages.

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Where are Single-Family Rental (SFR) Rents Rising the Fastest?

While the single-family rental (SFR) sector’s rent growth averages have retreated from record highs, structural tailwinds are keeping price growth positive — both nationally and in major SFR markets. In this research brief, Chandan Economics and Arbor Realty Trust analyze DBRS Morningstar data, which covers the top 20 MSAs by SFR activity, to discover the metropolitan areas where SFR rent growth is the hottest right now.

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Fannie Mae Small Loans Cap Raised to $9 Million

Fannie Mae recently announced that its Small Loan cap has increased from $6 million to $9 million for all loans committed as of August 22, 2023. Multifamily borrowers and lenders have praised the change to the Fannie Mae Small Loans program, which will encourage greater investment in a rapidly growing sector where demand remains high despite market volatility.

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The Top Five Emerging Metros for Retiree Relocation

As Baby Boomers reach retirement age, their evolving geographic preferences are strengthening housing markets and local economies in new locations, which feature attractive climates, relative affordability, and ample outdoor activities. With swelling populations of senior citizens, our top five emerging metropolitan areas for retiree relocation are fertile ground for multifamily real estate investment.

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ARBOR’s Single-Family Rental (SFR) Fixed-Rate Term Financing

Arbor offers flexible permanent financing solutions for long-term stabilized rental income.*

ELIGIBLE PROPERTY TYPES Portfolios (minimum of 5 units per loan) of:

  • Single-family homes
  • Townhomes
  • Row homes
  • Condos
  • 2- to 20-unit multifamily properties
  • No owner-occupied units
ELIGIBLE LOCATIONS All states, except for Nevada
ELIGIBLE BORROWER Must be a newly formed, single-purpose, bankruptcy-remote Delaware LLC
LOAN TERM 5-, 7-, and 10-year
MINIMUM LOAN AMOUNT $1.5M
MAXIMUM LTV 75% (30-year amortizing); 70% (full-term interest-only)
MINIMUM DSCR 1.20x
INTEREST RATE Fixed
OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS 90% occupied at rate lock
LEASES Minimum 12-month leases
CASH MANAGEMENT Typically required for loans above $25M
PREPAYMENTS/ASSET RELEASES Subject to either yield maintenance or step-down prepayment penalty structure
RECOURSE Loans above $5M are non-recourse; loans $5M and below can be recourse or non-recourse
SPONSORSHIP Established track record, appropriate net worth, and liquidity commensurate with the transaction
PRICING Based upon loan and property specifics

*All final terms are subject to underwriting discretion that typically follows a review of the deal structure and a full due diligence package.

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