Mortgage Insurance Nursing Homes, Intermediate Care Facilities, Board and Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

 

To provide mortgage insurance to HUD-approved lenders to facilitate the construction or rehabilitation of nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, board and care homes and assisted living facilities, to allow purchase or refinancing with or without repairs of projects not requiring substantial rehabilitation, and to provide loan insurance to install fire safety equipment.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
14.129
Federal Agency/Office
Office of Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
F - Guaranteed/Insured Loans
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
National Housing Act, as amended, Section 232; Housing Act of 1959, as amended, Public Law 86-372; Housing and Urban Development Act of 1969, Public Law 91-152, 73 Stat. 654, 83 Stat. 379; Public Laws 95-128, 95-557, 96-153, and 98-181
Section 232 loan program.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible mortgagors include investors, builders, developers, public entities, nursing homes and private nonprofit corporations or associations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Residents requiring skilled nursing, custodial care, and assistance with activities of daily living are eligible to live in a structure whose mortgage is insured under the program.
Credentials/Documentation
Documentation regarding the characteristics of the property and the qualifications of the mortgagor are assembled by the mortgagee and submitted with the application. Certification of need and inspection and licensing by the State agency designated by the Public Health Service Act for the State in which the nursing home or intermediate care facility is to be located is required, or, if no State Agency exists, an alternative market study is required. A Certificate of Need may be required for a board and care home or assisted living facility. A statement from the appropriate State Agency is required stating that the State is in compliance with Section 1616 (e) of the Social Security Act. This facility must be licensed.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Depending upon the project, an Environmental Impact Study may be required.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applications for mortgage insurance are assembled and underwritten by FHA-Approved Lenders before submittable to HUD for processing of the Firm Commitment (there is also a Pre-application process for projects with new units whereby HUD comments on the market). Please see the "General Overview" document posted at www.fha.gov/232lenderprocessing for a list of lenders who offer Section 232 loans.
Award Procedure
HUD makes the final decision to approve, or reject individual projects.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Processing time depends upon the degree of preparation by the sponsor and the completeness of the package submitted by the FHA Approved Lender.
Appeals
If an application for mortgage insurance is refused, HUD will state the reasons for the refusal. If reapplication is desired, the applicant may modify the application and reapply.
Renewals
The term of a commitment to insure may be extended when more time is required to close the loan.
How are proposals selected?
Not applicable.
How may assistance be used?
Section 232 insures lenders against loss on mortgage defaults. Insured mortgages may be used to finance construction or renovation of facilities to accommodate 20 or more patients requiring skilled nursing care and related medical services, or those who while not in need of nursing home care, are in need of minimum but continuous care provided by licensed or trained personnel. Board and care homes and assisted living facilities are also eligible and must contain a minimum of five accommodations or units. Nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, board and care homes and assisted living facilities may be combined in the same facility covered by an insured mortgage or may be in separate facilities. Nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, board and care homes and assisted living facilities must be licensed or regulated by the appropriate state agency, municipality, or other political subdivision where located. Contractors for new construction and substantial rehabilitation projects must comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development reserves the right to audit the accounts of either the mortgagee or mortgagor, or lesser, in order to determine their compliance and conformance with HUD regulations and standards. Audited Annual Financial Statement are required of Mortgagor entities and Operators.
Records
Mortgagees are required to service and maintain records in accordance with acceptable mortgage practices of prudent lending institutions and the FHA regulations.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The maximum mortgage term is 40 years for new construction and substantial rehabilitation. The maximum term for existing projects without substantial rehabilitation is 35 years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Applications for mortgage insurance are assembled and underwritten by FHA-Approved Lenders before submittable to HUD for processing of the Firm Commitment (there is also a Prue-application process for projects with new units whereby HUD comments on the market). Please see the "General Overview" document posted at www.fha.gov/232lenderprocessing for a list of lenders who work on Section 232 loans.
Headquarters Office
Dunkley, Cherokee M.,
451 7th Street, SW Rm 6264
Washington, DC 20410 US
Cherokee.M.Dunkley@hud.gov
Phone: ( 202 ) 708-0599 Ext. 6723

ALter: Muhammad, Aisha J.
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20411 USA
Aisha.J.Muhammad@hud.gov
Phone: 202-402-4593
Website Address
http://www.hud.gov/healthcare
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-4077-0-3-371
Obligations
(Guaranteed/Insured Loans) FY 22$3,116,000,000.00; FY 23 est $3,142,000,000.00; FY 24 est $3,142,000,000.00; FY 21$4,665,319,430.00; FY 20$168,903,028.00; FY 19$4,122,000,000.00; FY 16 est $2,765,000,000.00; FY 15$2,770,000,000.00; FY 17 est $2,765,000,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable/available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Fact Sheet: Nursing Homes (Mortgage Insurance); Minimum Property Standards for Nursing Homes; (FHA Regulations). Handbook for Nursing Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities; (4600.1); (FHA Regulations 24 CFR 232 and 200), available on HUDCLIPS at http://www.hudclips.org.; Lean processing information available at www.fha.gov/232lenderprocessing
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2020 Financing a purchase, refinance, new construction, or substantial rehabilitation of a project.

 


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