FANNIE MAE SPONSOR-DEDICATED WORKFORCE (SDW) HOUSING
In 2023, Fannie Mae introduced a new program, Sponsor-Dedicated Workforce (SDW)
Housing, which offers better pricing and more flexible underwriting for up to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) or, in some metro areas, up to 100% - 120% of AMI to encourage the construction and preservation of affordable housing units.
Eligibility
Existing, stabilized conventional properties.
A minimum of 20% of units must be made affordable to households earning up to 80% of AMI or, in certain metros, up to 100% – 120% AMI.
The identified units will have workforce housing rents for the Mortgage Loan term.
Rent affordability levels are identified and in place by the Mortgage Loan Origination Date.
The Property has 12 months from the Mortgage Loan Origination Date to comply with the SDW rent restrictions. The Lender is responsible for notifying Fannie Mae of noncompliance.
Benefits
• Creation and preservation of workforce housing affordable to households earning 80% – 120% of AMI.
• Flexible loan terms.
• Competitive pricing.
• Supports socially responsible housing providers.
• Certainty of execution.
• Speed in processing and underwriting, with simple Loan Document modifications.
• Straightforward annual rent monitoring process.
• Can be combined with Fannie Mae Green Financing
For more information:
Please reach out to your Berkadia mortgage banking professional or visit berkadia.com.
FANNIE MAE SPONSOR-DEDICATED WORKFORCE HOUSING
Terms
Five to 30 years
Amortization Up to 30 years
Interest Rate
Fixed- and variable-rate options available. Structured ARM Loans with a lockout period of less than a two-years are not eligible. Maximum LTV
Loan Document Requirements
Annual Compliance Requirements
• Modifications to Loan Agreement (Sponsor-Dedicated Workforce Housing) (Form 6271.SDW);
• Modifications to Security Agreement (Sponsor-Dedicated Workforce Housing) (Form 6325)
The Servicer manages the affordability requirements, including verification of the SDW rent restrictions. The Borrower must annually submit a certification of compliance via the Supplemental Annual Loan Agreement Certification (Form 6620.Supplemental.SDW) and rent rolls to the Servicer.
Execution MBS
Supplemental Financing
Prepayment Availability
Rate Lock
Accrual
Escrows
Third-Party Reports
Third-Party Reports
Asset Management
Supplemental Mortgage Loans are available.
Mortgage Loans may be voluntarily prepaid upon payment of the applicable Prepayment Premium, either Yield Maintenance or Graduated Prepayment Premium.
30- to 180-day Rate Lock periods are available.
30/360 and Actual/360
Replacement reserve, tax, and insurance escrows are typically required.
Standard third-party reports required, including Appraisal, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, and Property Condition Assessment.
Mortgage Loans are typically assumable, subject to review and approval of the proposed new borrower’s financial capacity and experience.
The Property must comply with the SDW rent restrictions within 12 months of the Mortgage Loan Origination Date. The Lender is responsible for notifying Fannie Mae of noncompliance.
80%
Minimum DSCR 1.25x
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