Fannie Mae DUS®
Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) 7-6
Arbor’s DUS ARM 7-6 product offers low-cost financing with an initial interest rate lower than available fixed rates, a maximum interest rate that is set upon loan origination, and the ability to convert to fixed-rate financing.
Loan Amount | $750,000 minimum |
Loan Term | 7 years |
Amortization | Up to 30 years; Interest-only option is available subject to meeting eligibility criteria |
Minimum DSCR | 1.00 at Maximum Interest Rate. Maximum Mortgage Loan amount shall not exceed that of a fixed-rate Mortgage Loan with similar terms. |
Maximum LTV | Up to 80% LTV |
Interest Rate Limits | Maximum ARM rate set at rate lock with the cost of the interest rate CAP included; the interest rate will reset every 30 days based on the applicable one-month SOFR yield; 1% maximum increase or decrease to rate at each ARM change; maximum lifetime interest rate to Borrower capped at 6%, plus the guaranty fee, plus the servicing fee |
Rate Structure | Pricing is based on a margin plus the current one-month SOFR |
Eligible Properties | Mortgage loan for the acquisition or refinance of multifamily properties |
Eligible Borrower | Single Asset Entity |
Occupancy Requirement | 85% physical occupancy, 70% economic occupancy; 90% if loan amount is under $6M |
Tax & Insurance Escrows | Monthly deposits required |
Replacement Reserves | Underwritten at a minimum $250 per unit per annum |
Recourse | Typically non-recourse with standard carve-outs for “bad acts” such as fraud and bankruptcy. Loans less than $3M may be recourse (depending on MSA) |
ARM Look Back | 15-day look back for ARM adjustment |
Commercial Space | Maximum 35% of net rentable area and maximum 20% of effective gross income |
Required Reports | Appraisal, Property Condition Assessment, Phase I Environmental |
Prepayment | Lockout for one year followed by a 1% prepayment premium during the ARM period. No prepayment premium during the last three months of ARM term |
Assumable | Subject to approval and 1% fee (non-recourse loans only) |
Supplemental Loans | Not permitted prior to conversion to fixed rate. The ARM execution is eligible to be used for approved Supplemental Loans |
Pricing | Tiered Pricing Matrix. More favorable terms available for higher DSC and lower LTV |
Accrual | Actual/360 |
Rate Lock | 30-day commitments are available for an additional cost |
Application Deposit | $20,500; covers estimated processing and legal fees |
Origination Fee | Minimum 1% |
Good Faith Deposit | 2% of loan amount |
Conversion to Fixed Rate | Any time beginning on the first day of second loan year and ending on the first day of the sixth loan year. The borrower may convert to either a 10/9.5 or a 7/6.5 fixed yield maintenance loan. No prepayment charged upon conversion. Conversion requires minimal re-underwriting. Loan amount cannot be increased, but borrower may request a Supplemental Loan. No change to guaranty and servicing fees upon conversion |
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