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DMBS Multifamily Financing

Program Summary:
The Fannie Mae Discounted Mortgage-Backed Security (DMBS) Program is a variable rate financing facility for property owners seeking the lowest pay rate. Loans are funded through the issuance of a DMBS, which is sold at a discount and recast at par every 3, 6 or 9 months in lieu of a stated interest rate. The Fannie Mae DMBS variable rate generally tracks 90 day LIBOR at a cost significantly below available conventional variable rate financing. 

Eligible Properties:
Multifamily apartments, manufactured housing communities and senior housing. Properties in DMBS pools must have common control, not ownership.

Loan Terms:
5, 7 or 10 years.

Preferred Loan Size:
$25 million (minimum) for a single asset. $50 million (minimum) for a pool of assets, which can be filled within 12 months from initial closing.

Maximum Loan:
Amount equal to the lesser of:
  1. 75% of appraised value; or
  2. 1.00 debt service coverage; or 
  3. 103% of the loan amount calculated as if the loan were a fixed rate. 
Interest Rates:
Priced at a fixed margin over the DMBS rate, as determined by market rates at time of rate lock. The DMBS facility may also consist of a fixed rate portion, which is priced at a spread over Fannie Mae mortgage-backed securities. Rates vary by loan-to-value ratio, debt service coverage and property quality.

Amortization:
Up to 30 year schedule.

Interest Rate Cap:
Must be purchased separately prior to rate lock and closing.

Conversion:
Loans may convert to fixed rate at any DMBS rollover date with nominal fee.

Personal Recourse:
None, except for standard exceptions to non-recourse, which are the responsibility of the Key Principal(s).

Assumability:
Assumable, subject to lender approval and a 1% transfer fee.

Subordinate Financing:
Fannie Mae Supplemental Loans (second mortgages) available 12 months after initial loan closing.

Prepayment:
Fee Maintenance schedule with a minimum of 1%. Loans can be structured with 1% prepayment premium throughout the life of the loan for a slightly higher pay rate.

Escrows:
Monthly escrows for real estate taxes, property insurance and replacement reserves.

Application Fee:
Based on estimated underwriting costs for appraisal, architectural/engineering report, environmental assessment and other loan processing costs. 

Closing Expenses:
Standard transaction costs, including lender legal fees, title and survey (where applicable).

Preliminary Submission Package:
Include the following in your request for a loan quote:
  1. Property description and location map
  2. Representative color photographs
  3. Current rent roll and year-to-date operating statement
  4. Operating history - prior 3 years, if available
  5. Current year operating budget
  6. Existing debt and cost basis
  7. Sponsor resume

Contact William Moore at (772)201-2878 or Toll Free (877)870-3182 for information or email us at [email protected]