Transfer and MPR Underwriting Template

RD developed this standardized underwriting Template for Agency underwriters and reviewers to document the terms of proposed MFH transfers and MPR transactions. This tool is used internally to analyze the transaction proposed by the applicant and verify compliance with program requirements, standards and principles. The functions using agency records for the project and information submitted by the applicant and owner. Questions should be directed to the RD Area Office Servicing official for additional clarification and more detailed explanation of Handbook and/or Program NOFA requirements.

Transfer Preliminary Analysis Tool

This tool was developed to allow applicants and borrowers to preliminarily explore how their proposed transfer transaction may be viewed by RD and suggest areas or issues that will need to be more fully developed and explored with the RD Servicer responsible for servicing the project, as the proposal is developed by the buyer, seller, other funding sources and participants who will be involved with the transaction. It is NOT, a complete analysis and is intended to open up communications among all of the parties to gain a better understanding of the respective RD program requirements and conditions that must be met during the formal review and approval process. Full underwriting will comply with RD Handbooks and other guidance that may be issued.

MPR Preliminary Analysis Tool

This tool was developed to allow applicants to preliminarily explore how their proposed MPR transaction may be impacted with the tools that RD may offer thru the MPR NOFA, and to then suggest areas or issues that need to be more fully developed and explored as the proposal is developed under the NOFA. The property owner and the buyer, seller, other funding sources and participants who will be involved with the transaction may find the results beneficial in suggesting the tools early on that may ultimately be made available if the project is selected for participation in the MPR program. It is NOT, a complete analysis and is intended to allow potential MPR applicants to consider the impact of the various types of tools described in the NOFA may have on the transaction they are seeking.

New Construction Underwriting Template

This standardized underwriting Template was developed for Agency underwriters and reviewers to document the terms of proposed New Construction RRH and FLH transactions after selection under the respective NOFA. This tool is used internally to analyze the transaction proposed by the applicant and verify compliance with program requirements, NOFA standards and principles. The functions use agency records for analyzing the proposed project costs and operations in conjunction with the information submitted by the applicant as part of the formal application. Questions should be directed to the RD Area Office loan official for additional clarification and more detailed explanation of Handbook and/or Program and NOFA requirements.

Guidance on the CNA Process - 2010 Unnumbered Letter

This Unnumbered Letter (UL) is to provide guidance on the Rural Development Capital Needs Assessment (CNA) process. This guidance is comprised of nine main sections: 1) References to CNA in 7 CFR Part 3560 and the Handbooks; 2) Contract Addendum, 3) Requirements and Statement of Work for a CNA; 4) The CNA Review Process; 5) Revising a CNA; 6) Guidance for the MFH Property Owner Regarding Contracting for a CNA, 7) Updating a CNA; 8) Incorporating a Property's Rehabilitation into the CNA; and 9) Repair and Replacement Schedule. There are nine attachments to this UL, Attachments A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I.

CNA Worksheet Ver1.5d.xls

2008 Capital Needs Assessment for the Multi-Family Housing Preservation and Revitalization Program

CNA Provider Form

CNA Training Page

Capital Needs Assessments

The CNA Provider Training presented by the Program Support Staff for 2009 was  recorded and is provided to you as a Microsoft Windows media player file (wmv video).  The video includes the entire presentation which was provided to you via WebEx.  The video includes the slides shown, while the audio portion captures the presentation and question and answers that followed. 

Buyers and Sellers Conferences

Presentations from the Buyers and Sellers Conferences

These conferences are designed to bring RD MFH Owners and potential buyers of 515 properties together to discuss how to successfully close Multi-Family Revitalization & Preservation (MPR) deals. This is an excellent opportunity for owners and buyers to meet with both Rural Development's State and National Office representatives.

MN Flyer / MN Registration Pkg                            NC Announcement and Package

NY Announcement and Registration                     Portland Multi-State Pkg / Policy Pkg (employees)

LA (New Orleans) Announcement and Registration

Notice of Funding Availability: Section 514, 515, and 516 Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Demonstration Program (MPR) for Fiscal Year 2011.

Pre-application forms may be accessed from this site and submitted electronically.  You may also contact the State Office in the state the project is located for hard-copy forms. Hard-copy pre-applications and additional materials can be mailed to the attention of Cynthia Johnson, Finance and Loan Analyst, Multi-Family Housing Preservation and Direct Loan Division, STOP 0782 (Room 1263-S), U. S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-0782.

This is the letter sent to our borrowers announcing the publication of the MPR NOFA. .

A list of each state's RD MPR Underwriters and CNA Reviewers with their contact information.

Notice of Funding Availability of Application for Section 514 Farm Labor Housing Loans and Section 516 Farm Labor Housing Grants for Off-Farm Housing for Fiscal Year 2011.

FY 2011 Pre-application for Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing Loans and Grants Program

The Section 514/516 FLH Pre-application form may be accessed from this site and submitted electronically. You may also contact the State Office in the state the project is located for hard-copy forms. Hard-copy pre-applications and additional materials can be mailed to the State Office with your complete application package.

Notice of Funding Availability: Section 533 Housing Preservation Grants for Fiscal Year 2011.

FY 2011 Pre-application for Housing Preservation Grants  

The Section 533 HPG Pre-application form may be accessed from this site and submitted electronically. You may also contact the State Office in the state the project is located for hard-copy forms. Hard-copy pre-applications and additional materials can be mailed to the State Office with your complete application package.

Notice of Funding Availability: Section 515 Rural Rental Housing for New Construction or Purchase and Rehabilitation of Existing Rural Multi-Family Properties in Fiscal Year 2011.

FY 2011 Pre-application for Section 515 Rural Rental Housing  

The Section 515 RRH Pre-application form may be accessed from this site and submitted electronically. You may also contact the State Office in the state the project is located for hard-copy forms. Hard-copy pre-applications and additional materials can be mailed to the State Office with your complete application package.

SF 424

Form SF 424

This is the standard form used by applicants for preapplications and applications submitted for Federal Assistance

SF 424-C

Budget Information

SF 424-D

Assurances Construction Programs