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LTV: Loan to Value in Relation to HUD 223f Loans

When lenders are deciding whether to approve a loan, one of the most important factors they look at is LTV, or loan to value ratio. The higher a loan's LTV, the riskier it is for the lender, since there is little equity in the property that can be recovered if the borrower defaults. Developers and i

In this article:
  1. Loan to Value Ratios and HUD 223(f) Financing 
  2. How to Calculate a Property's Loan to Value Ratio 
  3. Loan to Value Ratio Limits for HUD 223(F) loans
  4. Related Questions
  5. Get Financing
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Loan to Value Ratios and HUD 223(f) Financing 

When lenders are deciding whether to approve a loan, one of the most important factors they look at is LTV, or loan to value ratio. The higher a loan's LTV, the riskier it is for the lender. High LTV loans are especially risky because there little equity in the property that can be recovered if the borrower defaults. However, developers and investors like high LTV loans, since they can purchase a property with less money down, freeing up their valuable cash for other investment opportunities. 

How to Calculate a Property's Loan to Value Ratio 

In order to calculate the LTV of a property you're considering purchasing, you can use the formula: 

Loan Amount/Appraised Value of the Property = LTV Ratio

For example, if an investor wanted to purchase a property worth $2 million, and was attempting to get a loan worth $1.6 million, the LTV for that loan would be: 

$1.6 million/$2 million = 80% LTV

Loan to Value Ratio Limits for HUD 223(F) loans

The specific LTV ratio limits for various kinds of HUD 223(f) loans can be found below: 

  • Market Rate Properties: 85% LTV or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 83.3% of net operating income

  • Affordable Housing Properties: 87% LTV or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 87% of net operating income

  • Rental Assistance Properties: 90% LTV or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 90% of net operating income

  • Refinancing: 80% LTV or 100% of refinancing cost (whichever is greater)

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    What is the maximum loan to value (LTV) ratio for HUD 223(f) loans?

    The maximum LTV ratio for HUD 223(f) loans depends on the type of property and the borrower. For market rate properties, the maximum LTV ratio is 85% or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 83.3% of net operating income. For affordable housing properties, the maximum LTV ratio is 87% or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 87% of net operating income. For rental assistance properties, the maximum LTV ratio is 90% or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 90% of net operating income. For refinancing, the maximum LTV ratio is 80% or 100% of refinancing cost (whichever is greater).

    For HUD 223(f) loans above $75 million, the maximum LTV ratio for affordable and subsidized properties is 80% and a minimum debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) of 1.25x. For market-rate properties, the maximum LTV ratio is 75% and a minimum DSCR of 1.30x. For loans above $100 million, HUD may impose even more restrictive LTV and DSCR requirements.

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    What is the minimum loan to value (LTV) ratio for HUD 223(f) loans?

    The minimum loan to value (LTV) ratio for HUD 223(f) loans depends on the type of property:

    • Market Rate Properties: 85% LTV or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 83.3% of net operating income
    • Affordable Housing Properties: 87% LTV or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 87% of net operating income
    • Rental Assistance Properties: 90% LTV or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 90% of net operating income
    • Refinancing: 80% LTV or 100% of refinancing cost (whichever is greater)

    In order to calculate the LTV of a property you're considering purchasing, you can use the formula:

    Loan Amount/Appraised Value of the Property = LTV Ratio

    How does the loan to value (LTV) ratio affect HUD 223(f) loan terms?

    The loan to value (LTV) ratio affects the terms of HUD 223(f) loans in that it determines the maximum amount of debt that can be serviced by the loan. The specific LTV ratio limits for various kinds of HUD 223(f) loans can be found below:

    • Market Rate Properties: 85% LTV or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 83.3% of net operating income
    • Affordable Housing Properties: 87% LTV or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 87% of net operating income
    • Rental Assistance Properties: 90% LTV or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 90% of net operating income
    • Refinancing: 80% LTV or 100% of refinancing cost (whichever is greater)

    What are the benefits of a higher loan to value (LTV) ratio for HUD 223(f) loans?

    The benefits of a higher loan to value (LTV) ratio for HUD 223(f) loans are that developers and investors can purchase a property with less money down, freeing up their valuable cash for other investment opportunities. HUD permits up to 85% LTV for market rate properties, up to 87% LTV for affordable properties, and up to 90% LTV for properties using rental assistance.

    Sources:

    • www.hud223f.loans/hud-223f-faqs/ltv-loan-to-value
    • www.hud223f.loans/glossary/loan-to-value-ratio-ltv
    • www.hud223f.loans/hud-223f-faqs/hud-223f-pros-and-cons

    What are the risks of a higher loan to value (LTV) ratio for HUD 223(f) loans?

    The higher a loan's LTV, the riskier it is for the lender. High LTV loans are especially risky because there is little equity in the property that can be recovered if the borrower defaults. According to www.hud223f.loans/hud-223f-faqs/ltv-loan-to-value, the specific LTV ratio limits for various kinds of HUD 223(f) loans are:

    Property Type LTV Ratio Limit
    Market Rate Properties 85% LTV or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 83.3% of net operating income
    Affordable Housing Properties 87% LTV or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 87% of net operating income
    Rental Assistance Properties 90% LTV or the amount of debt that can be serviced by 90% of net operating income
    Refinancing 80% LTV or 100% of refinancing cost (whichever is greater)

    The risks of a higher loan to value (LTV) ratio for HUD 223(f) loans are that it is riskier for the lender and there is less equity in the property that can be recovered if the borrower defaults.

In this article:
  1. Loan to Value Ratios and HUD 223(f) Financing 
  2. How to Calculate a Property's Loan to Value Ratio 
  3. Loan to Value Ratio Limits for HUD 223(F) loans
  4. Related Questions
  5. Get Financing
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