Hybrid ARM Loans
A 30 year Mortgage Loan, comprised of an initial term where interest accrues at a fixed rate, after which it automatically converts to accrue interest at an adjustable rate for the remaining term.
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Benefits
- Competitive interest rates
- Low cost of execution
- Delegated Model provides Lenders and Borrowers speed and certainty of execution
- No Underwriting Floor or Fixed Rate test in Strong Markets and Los Angeles
- Flexible prepayment terms
Eligibility
- Loan amount of $6 million or less
- Existing, stabilized multifamily properties, including Conventional properties, and Manufactured Housing Communities
- Available for acquisition or refinance
Term
- 7-year fixed rate term, followed by a 23-year adjustable rate term; or
- 10-year fixed rate term, followed by a 20-year adjustable rate term.
Amortization
30 years.
Maximum LTV
Up to 80%.
Minimum DSCR
1.25x Actual Amortizing DSCR. The maximum loan amount must be determined by using a minimum 1.00 DSCR sufficient to cover a debt service constant that equals the sum of (i) the interest rate during the fixed rate term, plus (ii) 2.50%.
Rate Lock
30- to 180-day commitments available.
Interest Rate Adjustments
Starting in the adjustable rate period, adjusts based on changes to the underlying Index and is equal to the Index plus the Margin.
Index during adjustable rate term
30-day Average SOFR.
Margin during adjustable rate term
1.15%, plus the Guaranty Fee and the Servicing Fee in effect at Rate Lock
Prepayment Availability
Flexible prepayment options available during the fixed rate term, including yield maintenance and declining prepayment premium.
No prepayment premium required for any prepayment during the adjustable rate period.
Maximum interest rate during the adjustable rate term
Starting with the conversion from the fixed interest rate to the adjustable interest rate and thereafter, maximum semi-annual interest rate adjustment of plus or minus 1%.
Maximum lifetime interest rate to Borrower capped at 5% over the initial fixed rate.
Lifetime interest rate floor
The interest rate will never be less than the Margin.
Supplemental Financing
Supplemental Mortgage Loans are not available.
Accrual
Actual/360.
Recourse
Non-recourse execution with standard carve-outs for “bad acts” such as fraud and bankruptcy.
Escrows
Replacement reserve, tax, and insurance escrows are typically required.
Third-Party Reports
If underwriting to Small Mortgage Loans, then streamlined inspection and Environmental Screening using the ASTM E-1528-14 protocol are permitted; otherwise, standard third-party reports required, including Appraisal, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, and Property Condition Assessment.
Assumption
Mortgage Loans are typically assumable, subject to review and approval of the new borrower’s financial capacity and experience.
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