Master Money Matrix©
Overview Edition
2nd Quarter 2023
OPTION | EXPLANATION | REQUIREMENTS | SOURCES | ACTIVITY LEVEL | CURRENT TERMS | COMMENTS | ||||
RATES | SIZING | POINTS | TERM (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 banks | Very Limited | Mostly LIBOR + 175-250bps. | Loan level tied to takeout. | 1/4 to 1/2 | Tied to completion | Interest 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 PERMANENT | Single source construction and permanent loan. | Borrower track record, financial strength, and viable project. | Mostly banks, but also some insurance companies | Adequate | Mostly LIBOR + 200-300 bps during construction. Perm is fixed rate at benchmark | 1.25 DCR on projected NOI. | 1/4 to 1 | Construction 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 banks | Limited | LIBOR + 200-350bps. | Loan level depends on recourse / pre-leasing. | 1/2 to 1 | Tied to stabilized lease up + 6-12 months | Interest 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 LOAN | Fixed rate medium to long term financing on stabilized properties. | Typically A & B quality assets in primary markets. | Insurance companies | Good | Typically 130-250bps over comparable term or average life Treasuries. | 1.25 DCR or 8%-10% debt yield. 65%-75% LTV. | Typically 0 | 3 to 30 | 10 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 LOAN | Fixed rate up to 10 year financing on leased properties. | Creditworthy sponsor and property of A, B or C quality. | Banks | Fair / Good | FHLB or swap + 200-250bps. | Typically 1.25 DCR, 75%-80% LTV. | 0 to 1/2 | 5 to 10 | 20-30 yrs. | - Recourse likely required, especially over 65% LTV, unless apartments or credit leased. - Ongoing loan covenants usually required. |
CONDUIT/CMBS LOAN | Fixed rate on leased properties. | Creditworthy borrower and well maintained property of "B" or better quality. | Investment banks, a few banks and insurance companies. | Limited | Swaps + 250-325bps. | 1.20-1.25 DCR. 75%-80% LTV. | Typically 0 | 7 to 10 | 25-30 | - 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. | Good | 175-255 bps over like term Treasury. | 1.25-1.30 DCR. 75%-80% LTV. | 0 to 1 | 5 to 30 | Typically 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 |
FHA | Construction 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. | Good | 10 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 2 | 35yr for permanent, 40yr for construction | 35-40 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. | Limited | Varies widely depending on term and credit enhancement. | 1.15-1.25 DCR. 85% LTV. | 1 to 2 | 10 to 40 | 25 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. | Limited | Rates range from 6% up to low teens. | Typically minimum 1.10 DCR. | Varies | Matched 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 EQUITY | Equity 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. | Limited | 6% to 8% preferred return plus share of cash flow and residual. | N/A | N/A | Investment 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 VENTURE | Investor and sponsor co-invest pari passu. | Usually reserved for top sponsors and premier projects. | Private investment pools and few insurance companies. | Very limited | N/A | N/A | N/A | Investment 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) FINANCING | Fixed rate loan terms tied to credit lease. | Long term lease with investment grade tenant. | Privately placed bonds. | Adequate | Varies with tenant credit and lease term. | As low as 1.01 DCR. | 0-1 | Tied 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 SUIT | Financing 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. | Minimal | Initial yields of 6%-9%. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/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. | Good | Value 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/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | - Sales velocity continues to increase. - Investors' focus is on cash flowing properties. - Overall IRR targets in the 7% to 10% range. |
PRIVATE INVESTOR VEHICLES | Single 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. | Adequate | 5%-8% preferred return plus share of cash flow and residual. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/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 | |||
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