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Preservation Section 236

Preservation 236 Programs
Term Sheet
Section 236 Preservation
Purpose MSHDA is offering tax-exempt preservation lending to extend the affordability, viability and livability of existing Section 236 developments for a minimum of 35 years.
Part A Loan Based on the projected rental income, less vacancy loss, operating expenses, reserves, and escrows.
Part B Loan May be established based on the debt supported by the continuing stream of income from the decoupled Interest Reduction Payments contract for the term of the remaining contract.
Eligible Borrowers Non profit housing corporations and limited dividend entities eligible under the Authority's Act.
Eligible Developments Any non-preserved Section 236 development in Michigan is eligible to apply for a tax-exempt loan from MSHDA.
Preservation Fund A subordinate Preservation Fund loan may be available at 3% simple interest amortized over 50 years to assure physical needs of the property are met. Payment may be deferred for up to 12 years if deferred developer fee exists. Annual payments made from available cash flow, with unpaid balance, including accrued interest becoming the new first after the first mortgage balance is paid.
Income Restrictions Rent levels will be targeted to be affordable to 45% of the AMI or the level of income currently served by the development.
Tax-exempt Rate Visit our Rates Page for current rates.
Special Rate Up to 1/2% of the interest rate may be deferred if at least 15% of the units will be affordable to a targeted special need population with services provided in accordance with a MSHDA approved Addendum III Supportive Services plan.
Amortization 35 years
Affordability Requirement Affordability restrictions must extend for the 35 years or 50 years if a Preservation Fund loan is provided.
Minimum Rehab At least $5,000 in rehab/unit and 15% of acquisition cost required, with emphasis on improvements of benefiting residents (Preservation Capital Needs Assessment required).
Debt Coverage Ratio Part A 1.10 minimum, Part B 1.0
Loan Guarantee Non-recourse
Prepayment Provision 15 year prepayment prohibition
Operating Assurance Reserve Preservation Operating Assurance Reserve (OAR) equal to four months estimated operating expenses. OAR held by MSHDA and accumulates interest.
Replacement Reserve Minimum of $300 per unit budgeted for the first year following refinancing and capitalization of the greater of $700 per unit or an amount determined by the CNA.
Michigan Green Communities Grant Grant of $1,000 per affordable unit, up to a maximum of $50,000 available from MSHDA for developments meeting the Michigan Green Communities criteria. Enterprise Foundation matching funds and $3,000 grant for administrative reporting also available.
Environmental Reviews Phase I Environmental Site Assessment required
Origination and Other Fees 2% of mortgage loan amount. LIHTC application, commitment and compliance fees apply.
Application Fee $500 for current MSHDA financed developments and $1000 for non-MSHDA
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