Multifamily Finance

Concessionary Debt Multifamily Finance provides debt financing to eligible for-profit and nonprofit entities, local governments including housing authorities, and tribal governments for the creation of affordable housing. The program requires that the housing supported serves an average of 60% Area Median Income (AMI) or below unless the debt is subordinate, or the project is located in a designated Rural Resort Community that has successfully petitioned for allowance of higher AMIs.

Eligible Projects	• Low- and middle-income multifamily affordable rental developments • Preservation of existing developments at risk of losing affordability
Program Benefits	• Below market interest rates • Flexible repayment terms • Senior debt or subordinate financing available
Program Allocation	Program funding is 15% to 35% of total Affordable Housing Financing Fund annual allocation
Eligible Borrowers	For-profit, nonprofit, governmental entities including housing authorities, and tribal governments
Program Limits	Maximum loan size limited to the lesser of 90% of value or cost when considering all must-pay debt, debt service coverage ratio of 1.15 as a senior loan and 1.05 as a subordinate loan when combined with the senior debt, or $6,000,000, whichever is less.  The maximum loan limit may be reduced based on funding availability
Minimum Debt Financing	$400,000
Use of Proceeds	Eligible project costs include acquisition, construction hard costs, professional fees, financing costs, soft costs, and reserves.
Loan Repayment	Amortizing and non-amortizing loan structures available based on underwriting
Area Median Incomes (AMIs) Served	• 60% average AMI for all restricted units comprising the project • If debt is subordinate, the senior debt AMI requirements may be operative instead, provided those requirements demonstrate alignment to the debt program’s intent to support low- and middle-income multifamily rental housing. • Up to 25% of the development’s units may be unrestricted but would be excluded from eligible project financing
Collateral	All loans will be collateralized by the project assets
Interest Rates and Fees	• 2.5% fixed rate    • 1% origination fee  • Standard loan closing costs
Affordability Restrictions	A Regulatory Agreement requiring affordability for the greater of the loan term or 30 years will be required
Priorities	Statutory Priorities • High-density housing • Mixed-income housing • Environmental sustainability   Strategic Policy Priorities • Shovel-ready projects that result in new units • Use of Colorado manufactured modular/off-site building technology if reasonably cost-competitive with traditional construction methods • Inclusion of home-based or commercial childcare facilities • Geographic diversity

This is intended only to highlight certain program requirements. Loans are subject to other requirements, including the CHFA Credit Policy and applicable operating and replacement reserve requirements. Please note that the programs are subject to change. Please see the Concessionary Debt Multifamily Finance Program Guidelines for more information.

Concessionary Debt Process and Timeline

The application period for Concessionary Debt Multifamily Finance is currently closed.

From September 16, 2024, through 5:00pm MT on October 15, 2024, applications were accepted for the Concessionary Debt Multifamily Finance and Concessionary Debt LIHTC Predevelopment loan options. During the application round, a total of 15 applications were received, representing more than $48 million in funding requests. Funding selections will be announced in January.

A total of $53.8 million will be available during this funding round, $20 million of which will be reserved for projects built with modular or innovative technologies.

Please note that applications for Concessionary Debt LIHTC Gap Finance and Concessionary Debt Modular Finance were not be accepted during this round. A total of $13.5 million will be set aside for Concessionary Debt LIHTC Gap Finance and Concessionary Debt Modular Finance for an application round to be held in early to mid-2025. Please sign up for the Proposition 123 Affordable Housing Financing Fund eNews to be alerted to future funding opportunities.

September 9, 2024	Applications will be available on the Affordable Housing Financing Fund website.
September 16, 2024	Application submission period begins for Concessionary Debt Multifamily Finance and Concessionary Debt LIHTC Predevelopment.
October 15, 2024	Application submission period will end at 5:00pm MT.
January 2025	Funding selections will be announced.