NM Housing Trust Fund (Rental)
Purpose
Eligible Borrowers
Non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, governmental housing agencies, regional housing authorities, governmental entities, governmental instrumentalities, tribal governments, tribal housing agencies and other entities as outlined in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
Eligible Projects
Costs of infrastructure, construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation necessary to support affordable single family or rental housing as outlined in the NOFA.
Secondary Financing
MFA mortgage may be in first or junior lien position on the property.
Interest Rates
Generally 1% to 5% per annum.
Loan Term
Construction: up to 3 years
Long term amortizing: up to 30 years (current maximum: $500,000; exceptions may be considered at staff discretion if applicant can demonstrate need and for projects serving the lowest income levels)
Affordability Requirements
A guaranty will be required from a financially responsible entity acceptable to MFA if funds are to be used during construction. If the proposed Borrower has sufficient financial depth a guaranty may not be required. See checklist for required information.
Quarterly competitive funding rounds (see NOFA) if funds are available.
MFA will review all first quarter 2012 HTF applications concurrently with the LIHTC round and announce awards at the May 16, 2012 MFA Board meeting. Watch this site for information on funds availability and the next HTF round.
Forms and Reference Materials
- Application
- Schedules A-I
- Checklist
- Disclosures Statement
- Applicant Certification
- Equal Opportunity Employer Certification
- Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
- Rental Design Standards (Applicable to all programs)
- Housing Trust Fund Act SB 115
- Housing Trust Fund Act Rules
- Affordable Housing Act
- Affordable Housing Act Rules
Program Contact
Daniel Puccetti
Program Manager, Housing Development
Main: (505) 843-6880
Direct: (505) 767-2251
Toll free in New Mexico: (800) 444-6880
