Assistance considerations...
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.
Formula and Matching Requirements
The maximum amount of the loan for new construction and substantial rehabilitation would be equal to 90 percent (95 percent for nonprofit sponsors) of the estimated value of the physical improvements and major movable equipment. For existing projects, the maximum is 85 percent (90 percent for nonprofit sponsors) of the estimated value of the physical improvements and major movable equipment. HUD charges one-half percent of the mortgage amount per annum for mortgage insurance premium. The combined HUD site appraisal and market analysis application and commitment fees are $3 per $1,000 of the mortgaged amount. The HUD inspection fee may not exceed $5 per $1,000 of the mortgage amount for new construction and substantial rehabilitation projects. The inspection fee for existing projects may not exceed one percent of the total cost of repairs.
Note:
A formula may be based on population, per capita income, and other statistical factors. Applicants are informed whether there are any matching requirements to be met when participating in the cost of a project. In general, the matching share represents that portion of the project costs not borne by the Federal government. Attachment F of OMB Circular No. A-102 (Office of Management and Budget) sets forth the criteria and procedures for the evaluation of matching share requirements which may be cash or in-kind contributions made by State and local governments or other agencies, institutions, private organizations, or individuals to satisfy matching requirements of Federal grants or loans.
Cash contributions represent the grantees' cash outlay, including the outlay of money contributed to the grantee by other public agencies, institutions, private organizations, or individuals. When authorized by Federal regulation, Federal funds received from other grants may be considered as the grantees' cash contribution.
In-kind contributions represent the value of noncash contributions provided by the grantee, other public agencies and institutions, private organizations or individuals. In-kind contributions may consist of charges for real property and equipment, and value of goods and services directly benefiting and specifically identifiable to the grant program. When authorized by Federal legislation, property purchased with Federal funds may be considered as grantees' in-kind contribution.
Maintenance of effort (MOE) is a requirement contained in certain legislation, regulations, or administrative policies stating that a grantee must maintain a specified level of financial effort in a specific area in order to receive Federal grant funds, and that the Federal grant funds may be used only to supplement, not supplant, the level of grantee funds.