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Annual Build-to-Rent Starts Hit Another High in Q3 2024

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LIHTC Program: An Impactful Affordable Housing Financing Resource

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FHFA Loan Caps for 2025: What Multifamily Borrowers Need to Know

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U.S. Multifamily Market Snapshot — November 2024

The U.S. multifamily market held steady in a more normalized cycle through the first three quarters of 2024, following its skyrocketing recovery from the pandemic-related contraction. Rental demand remained strong, driven by the continued nationwide housing shortage and strong wage growth, while the high levels of new construction seen over the last two years appears to have peaked.

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Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q4 2024

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FREDDIE MAC®

Cooperative Apartment Financing

Arbor provides blanket mortgage financing for cooperative multifamily housing through Freddie Mac.

Loan Amount $1,000,000 minimum.
Loan Terms Loan terms of 5, 7 or 10 years available; longer loan terms may be considered.
Amortization Up to 30 years. Interest-only options also available.
Minimum DSCR 1.0 for cooperative; 2.5 for rental project.
Maximum LTV 40% for cooperative. Less than 40% for rental project.
Rate Structure Fixed-rate.
Eligible Properties Multifamily
Eligible Borrower Single Purpose Entity.
Market Acceptance Property must be located in an area evidencing strong market acceptance of cooperative housing.
Tax & Insurance Escrows Monthly deposits required. May be waived if certain criteria are met
Replacement Reserves Monthly deposits required. May be waived if certain criteria are met.
Recourse Non-recourse with standard exceptions for fraud and misrepresentation.
Commercial Space No more than 25% of effective gross income and no more than 25% of property’s total square footage. Final determination by Freddie Mac.
Required Reports Appraisal, Property Condition Assessment, Phase I Environmental, Zoning, Insect and Flood.
Prepayment Defeasance or yield maintenance for fixed rate loans. There will be a charge of 5 bps for yield maintenance.
Subordinate Financing Not allowed.
Pricing Tiered Pricing Matrix. More favorable terms available for higher DSC and lower LTV.
Rate Lock Standard 5 day rate-lock period. Early/extended rate lock options available.
Application Deposit $26,500. Covers all estimated underwriting costs (including application fee).
Legal/Closing Fee Arbor’s Counsel Fee to be determined at application.
Good Faith Deposit 2% of loan amount due at rate lock for early rate-lock transactions, but refundable post-closing.

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