Despite the unstable lending market, the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA) program has been reliable in providing the most loans with the lowest rates in the market. Today, in both affordable and market-rate housing, HUD remains sustainable and accountable and has only made modest changes in underwriting as a hedge against a volatile marketplace.
For those seeking HUD financing under its Multifamily Accelerated Process (MAP) program, environmental and engineering due diligence requirements are substantially different from those required by Government -Sponsored Enterprises (GSE) such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
June 17, 2024
In real estate, failing to identify potential defects during the research phase can mean the difference between profitability and insolvency. By Brett Hayes, PE, CDT, LEED AP BD+C, National Client […]
August 04, 2023
Published on Globe St. & Authored by Jenny Redlin, REPA on July 28, 2023 Recently passed legislation in California could alleviate some of the challenges in converting retail and office properties into […]
June 12, 2019
RISING UNCERTAINTY REQUIRES MORE DILIGENT RISK MANAGEMENT In my latest thought leadership column for National Real Estate Investor, I discuss due diligence risk management strategies for investors facing rising late-cycle uncertainty. […]
