Mortgage Insurance-Rental Housing in Urban Renewal Areas (14.139)

Program

14.139 Mortgage Insurance-Rental Housing in Urban Renewal Areas

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office: Office Of Housing-federal Housing Commissioner

Authorization

National Housing Act, as amended, Section 220, Public Law 83-560, 12 U.S.C. 1745(k).

Program Number

14.139

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To provide quality rental housing in urban renewal areas, code enforcement areas, and other areas designated for overall revitalization.

Types of Assistance

GUARANTEED/INSURED LOANS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Section 220 insures lenders against loss on mortgage defaults. Insured mortgages may be used to finance proposed construction or rehabilitation of detached, semi-detached, row, walk-up, or elevator type rental housing or to finance the purchase of properties which have been rehabilitated by a local public agency. Property must consist of two or more units and must be located in an urban renewal area, urban redevelopment project, or code enforcement program area, urban area receiving rehabilitation assistance as a result of natural disaster, or area where concentrated housing, physical development and public service activities are being carried out in a coordinated manner. The program has statutory mortgage limits which vary according to the size of the unit, the type of structure, and the location of the project. There are also loan-to-replacement cost and debt service limitations. Contractors for new construction and substantial rehabilitation projects must comply with prevailing wage standards under the Davis-Bacon Act.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Eligible mortgagors include private profit motivated entities, public bodies, and others who meet HUD requirements for mortgagors.

Beneficiary Eligibility

All families eligible to occupy a dwelling in a structure whose mortgage is insured under the program, subject to normal tenant selection.

Credentials/Documentation

Documentation regarding the characteristics of the property and the qualifications of the mortgagor must be submitted with the application. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this program. 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.

Application Procedure

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. For traditional processing, the application for a Firm Commitment is submitted by the sponsor through a HUD-approved mortgagee, and the application is processed by the Multifamily Hub or Program Center. For Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP), the application for a Firm Commitment, including a full underwriting package, is submitted by the MAP leader for HUD Field Office review. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure

The local Multifamily Hub or Program Center reviews the application to determine whether the proposal is feasible. Considerations include market need, zoning, architectural merits, capabilities of sponsors, availability of community resources, etc. If the project meets program requirements, the Multifamily Hub or Program Center issues the lender a commitment to insure the project mortgage.

Deadlines

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Processing time depends upon the degree of preparation by the sponsor and whether or not Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) or Traditional Application Processing (TAP) is used.

Appeals

If an application for mortgage insurance is denied, HUD will state the reasons for the denial. If reapplication is desired, the applicant may modify the application and reapply.

Renewals

The term of a commitment to insure may be extended under certain circumstances when more time is required to close the loan.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The maximum mortgage term is 40 years, or not in excess of three-fourths of the remaining economic life, whichever is less. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Over the life of the mortgage.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Audits

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. The Department of Housing and Urban Development reserves the right to audit the accounts of either the mortgagee or mortgagor in order to determine their compliance and conformance with HUD regulations and standards.

Records

Mortgagees are required to service and maintain records in accordance with acceptable mortgage practices of prudent lending institutions and the HUD regulations.

Program Accomplishments

Not Applicable.

Financial Information

Account Identification

86-4077-0-3-371.

Obligations

(Guaranteed/Insured Loans) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $0; FY 10 est $0 - Reported Under 14.135 FY 08, FY 09, FY 10.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

No Data Available.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

24 CFR 220.1 et seq.; Fact Sheet: Urban Renewal Housing (Mortgage Insurance), no charge; Rental Housing in Urban Renewal Areas for Project Mortgage Insurance, HUD Handbook 4555.1, no charge, available on HUDCLIPS at http://www.hudclips.org.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. Persons are encouraged to communicate with the nearest local HUD Multifamily Field Office listed at http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/mfbroch/hubs_pcs.cfm or contact the nearest HUD Field Office listed in the Catalog Address Appendix IV.

Headquarters Office

Joyce Allen 451 7th Street SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20410 Phone: 2027081142

Web Site Address

http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/hsgmulti.cfm.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.