Master Money Matrix©

Overview Edition

2nd Quarter 2023

OPTIONEXPLANATIONREQUIREMENTS SOURCESACTIVITY
LEVEL
CURRENT TERMSCOMMENTS
RATESSIZINGPOINTSTERM (YRS)AMORT
CONSTRUCTION
LOAN AGAINST
TAKE-OUT
Finance project until a permanent loan or pre-sale is funded. Borrower track record and completion guarantee. Mostly banksVery LimitedMostly LIBOR + 175-250bps. Loan level tied to takeout.1/4 to 1/2Tied to completionInterest only- Forward commitments are extremely hard to obtain except for build-to-suit projects with near-term delivery dates.
- Some forwards available for affordable apartment projects
CONSTRUCTION WITH PERMANENTSingle source construction and permanent loan.Borrower track record, financial strength, and viable project.Mostly banks, but also some insurance companiesAdequateMostly LIBOR + 200-300 bps during construction. Perm is fixed rate at benchmark1.25 DCR on projected NOI.1/4 to 1Construction period +
5-10 years
Interest only during construction, 20-30yrs for permanent.- Typically 20%-30% equity depending on recourse level and pre-leasing.
- Most loans are for apartment projects.
OPEN-ENDED
CONSTRUCTION
LOAN
Finance project without take-out or other repayment source in place.Experienced sponsor, and project with strong market support.Mostly banksLimitedLIBOR + 200-350bps. Loan level depends on recourse / pre-leasing.1/2 to 1Tied to stabilized lease up + 6-12 monthsInterest only.- Significant pre-leasing required, unless apartments.20%-30% equity depending on recourse level and pre-leasing.
- Mainly build for sale projects.
INSURANCE COMPANY PERMANENT LOANFixed rate medium to long term financing on stabilized properties.Typically A & B quality assets in primary markets.Insurance companiesGoodTypically 130-250bps over comparable term or average life Treasuries.1.25 DCR or 8%-10% debt yield.
65%-75% LTV.
Typically 03 to 3010 to 30 yrs.- Selective in evaluating asset quality, location and sponsorship, but some insurance co's target smaller loans in secondary markets at a higher rate.
- Non recourse, no operating covenants.
BANK PERMANENT LOANFixed rate up to 10 year financing on leased properties.Creditworthy sponsor and property of A, B or C quality.BanksFair / GoodFHLB or swap
+ 200-250bps.
Typically 1.25 DCR, 75%-80% LTV.
0 to 1/25 to 1020-30 yrs.- Recourse likely required, especially over 65% LTV, unless apartments or credit leased.
- Ongoing loan covenants usually required.
CONDUIT/CMBS LOANFixed rate on leased properties.Creditworthy borrower and well maintained property of "B" or better quality.Investment banks, a few banks and insurance companies.LimitedSwaps +
250-325bps.
1.20-1.25 DCR. 75%-80% LTV.Typically 07 to 1025-30- Attractive pricing focuses on lower LTV/larger assets
- Interest-only readily available.
FANNIE &
FREDDIE (GSEs)
Medium to long term financing for apartment properties & senior housing.Creditworthy borrower. Apartment property of B quality or better.DUS Lenders for Fannie and Program Plus for Freddie, also "small balance" lenders.Good175-255 bps
over like term Treasury.
1.25-1.30 DCR. 75%-80% LTV.0 to 15 to 30Typically 30 yrs.- More competitive underwriting / pricing for workforce / affordable housing and for "green" projects.
- Some debt service reserves have been instituted due to the pandemic
FHAConstruction and permanent financing for apartments, skilled nursing, and assisted living.Feasible property economics. Borrower with clean credit and cash to close.HUD-approved MAP and/ or LEAN Lenders.Good10 yr Treasury + 80 +/- for 35 year perms
+ 60bps MIP.
10 yr Treasury + 140 +/- for 40 yr construction perms + 65bps MIP.
Perms: 1.17 DCR, 85% LTV (80% with cash out.)1 to 235yr for permanent, 40yr for construction35-40 yrs.- Non-recourse, no operating covenants.
- Lower MIP for affordable projects and for "green" properties.
- Attractive prepay provisions.
- No affordability requirement.
- Davis Bacon wages on construction.
TAX- EXEMPT
FINANCING
Tax exempt financing on a long term basis.Project must be deemed to have public purpose.State HFA's, bond funds and some banks.LimitedVaries widely depending on term and credit enhancement.1.15-1.25 DCR.
85% LTV.
1 to 210 to 4025 to 40 yrs.- Most activity is housing or health care related.
- Can be structured with or w/o credit enhancement.
MEZZANINE
LOAN
Subordinate loan designed to substitute for a portion of required equity.Experienced sponsor, intercreditor agreement with senior lender.Mostly investment funds and a few insurance companies.LimitedRates range from 6% up to low teens.Typically minimum 1.10 DCR.VariesMatched to senior debt term.Varies, but usually interest only.- Selectively avalable for stabilized, value-add, and new construction.
- Most activity in the space caps off at 85% loan to cost, with exit at 75% LTV.
PREFERRED EQUITYEquity investment with preferred return and participation in cash flows and residual.Experienced sponsor, property with good development or value-add potential.Private investment pools and some insurance companies.Limited6% to 8% preferred return plus share of cash flow and residual.N/AN/AInvestment horizon typically
3-5 years.
N/A- Focus on institutional grade properties.
- Target IRR in the 10%-12% range, higher with significant development/tenancy risk.
- Capital stack can reach 95% + of cost.
EQUITY JOINT VENTUREInvestor and sponsor
co-invest pari passu.
Usually reserved for top sponsors and premier projects.Private investment pools and few insurance companies.Very limitedN/AN/AN/AInvestment horizon typically
5-10 years.
N/A
- Target IRR on equity is in the 8%-11% range, depending upon level of leverage used.
CREDIT TENANT LEASE (CTL) FINANCINGFixed rate loan terms tied to credit lease.Long term lease with investment grade tenant.Privately placed bonds. AdequateVaries with tenant credit and lease term.As low as 1.01 DCR.0-1Tied to lease term; typically
15-25 years.
Matches term.- Activity today is mostly at higher end of investment grade credits.
- Non recourse, no carve outs.
SALE LEASEBACK AND BUILD TO SUITFinancing technique that allows property user to control property for an extended term through a lease.Lease of sufficient term providing appropriate return relative to the underlying credit of the lessee.Investment funds, insurance companies, and REITs.MinimalInitial yields of 6%-9%.N/AN/AN/AN/A- Pricing depends on lease term and credit strength of tenant.
- Rents may be flat or have stepped increases.
OUTRIGHT SALE
A sale of property for cash to a third party investor.Willing buyer and willing seller.REITs, institutional and private investors.GoodValue typically is a function of capitalizing net operating income (N.O.I.) at 4% to 9% + depending upon the property's type and quality.N/AN/AN/AN/A- Sales velocity continues to increase.
- Investors' focus is on cash flowing properties.
- Overall IRR targets in the 7% to 10% range.
PRIVATE INVESTOR VEHICLESSingle asset equity investments through LLC, limited partnership, or Delaware Statutory Trust.A property that has investment appeal based on reliable cash flow and/or tax benefits. Sponsors who sell partial interests to multiple investors.Adequate5%-8% preferred return plus share of cash flow and residual.N/AN/AN/AN/A- Typically seeking returns over 5+ years, primarily from cash flow.
bps -
DCR -
DUS -
basis points
Debt Coverage Ratio
Delegated Underwriter Servicer
FHA -
FHLB -
IRR -
Federal Housing Administration
Federal Home Loan Bank advance rate
Internal Rate of Return
LIBOR -
LTV -
MIP -
London Interbank Offered Rate
Loan to Value Ratio
Mortgage Insurance Premium
SWAP - LIBOR Interest rate swap
ALTHOUGH THE INFORMATION IN THIS MATRIX HAS BEEN PREPARED CAREFULLY BY FANTINI & GORGA'S STAFF OF MORTGAGE BANKER PROFESSIONALS, ITS ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. COPYRIGHT FANTINI & GORGA 2023.
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