ARM Mortgage Instructions - Fannie Mae



ARM MORTGAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Folder I Tab 3(b) through (e) - Adjustable Rate Multifamily Note and Endorsement (Original)

Form of Note: Use the current multistate Adjustable Rate Multifamily Note form for the jurisdiction in which the Property being financed is located and for the appropriate ARM loan (for example, for the 3-Month LIBOR ARM with Rate Cap and Conversion Option, use Form 4100-ARM.3LC [for states using the Multistate form] or for the 1-Month LIBOR ARM with Rate Cap and no Conversion Option, use Form 4100-ARM.1L [for states using the Multistate form]).

Loan Amount: The loan amount must equal the amount owed by the Borrower to the Lender, and must be the amount listed on the Fannie Mae ARM Commitment Confirmation (See Exhibit XII-1). The loan amount must be inserted as a number in the first blank on the upper left portion of the ARM Note and must be stated in both words (e.g., "Three Million Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100") and numbers (e.g., "US 3,500,000") in the first paragraph of the ARM Note.

Date: Insert the closing date as the ARM Note date. The date of the ARM Note, Conversion Agreement (if applicable), Security Instrument and all other Loan Documents must be the same date.

Name of Lender: Insert the name of the Lender, type of entity and state of organization in the first paragraph. The Lender's name must be stated the same in the ARM Note, the Security Instrument and in all other Loan Documents.

Place of Payments: Payments should be made at the address of the Lender.

Initial Adjustable Rate: Insert the initial Adjustable Note Rate from the ARM Commitment Confirmation.

Maximum Interest Rate: Insert the initial Adjustable Rate plus 3%, 3.5%, 4% or 4.5%.

Minimum Interest Rate: Insert the greater of (i) the initial Adjustable Rate minus 3%, 3.5%, 4% or 4.5% or (2) the Margin.

First Payment Date: The First Payment Date is the first day of the month that is one complete calendar month after the date of origination.

Initial Required Monthly Payment of Principal and Interest: The debt must be amortized on a level annuity basis, with payments based on a 360-day year and calculated to the nearest whole cent. The amortization period must be the same as shown on the ARM Commitment Confirmation. The monthly installment amount to be inserted in Paragraph 3(d) [for an ARM Note without a conversion option] or Paragraph 3(e) [for an ARM Note with a conversion option], as applicable, must be stated in both words (e.g., "Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Two and 59/100") and numbers (e.g., "US $7,842.59") and must be the same.

Margin: The Margin is shown on the ARM Commitment Confirmation as the "Mortgage Margin." The "Mortgage Margin" is the sum of the MBS Margin, the Lender's servicing fee and the Fannie Mae guaranty fee for an MBS execution or the sum of the Required Net Margin and the Lender's servicing fee for a cash execution.

Maturity Date: The maturity date to be inserted in Paragraph 3(g) [for an ARM Note without a conversion option] or Paragraph 3(h) [for an ARM Note with a conversion option], as applicable, is the 7th or 10th anniversary (as applicable for the term of the ARM Note and consistent with the Commitment Confirmation) of the first day of the calendar month immediately following the calendar month in which the loan is originated. For example, the maturity date of a seven-year ARM Note originated on February 2, 1999, would be March 1, 2006. However, if the loan is originated on the first of the month, the maturity date is the applicable anniversary of the date of origination. For example, if the loan were originated on February 1, 1999, the maturity date of a seven-year ARM Note would be February 1, 2006. The maturity date is always the first day of a month.

Original Amortization Term: The amortization period must be the same as shown on the Commitment Confirmation (delete either the number "300" or the number "360", whichever is not applicable).

Late Charges: The Lender may modify Paragraph 7 (in the body of Paragraph 7 of the ARM Note) to reduce the number of days of non-payment before a late charge will be applicable from 10 days to 5 or 7 days for all states except as noted below:

California. Lenders may change Paragraph 7 of the California Multifamily ARM Note to provide for a 5 or 7-day grace period, however Lenders are responsible for providing Borrowers any billing notices or notices of assessment as required by California law.

Virginia. Lenders may change Paragraph 7 of the Virginia Multifamily ARM Note to provide for a 7-day grace period.

Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas: Lenders may not change Paragraph 7 of the Multifamily ARM Note to change the length of the grace periods set forth in the state specific ARM Note for Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas.

Illinois, Nebraska and Tennessee: Lenders may not change the 10 day period in Paragraph 7 of the ARM Note for loans in Illinois, Nebraska and Tennessee.

Governing Law: If the law of any jurisdiction other than the Property jurisdiction is to apply to the Note, the Lender must obtain the prior written consent of Fannie Mae counsel in the Property Regional Office prior to loan closing.

Modifications: If any modifications to the ARM Note have been approved in writing by Fannie Mae, then the Lender should insert an "X" in the box next to "Schedule B Modifications to Note" which appears above the Borrower's signature block. All modifications to the ARM Note should be made on an Exhibit B to the ARM Note. No changes should be made to the body of the ARM Note (except for a change reflecting a reduced grace period for late charges which shall only be permissible if such change modifies the number).

Borrower's Execution: The Borrower must execute the ARM Note and all other Loan Documents using the appropriate execution format (including witnesses, attestation, etc.) for the Borrower's form of organization. Insert the Borrower's name, state of organization and entity type beneath "BORROWER". Insert the name(s) and title(s) of the individuals executing the ARM Note beneath each authorized signature. The execution format also must show the relationship and capacity or title of each person or entity involved, e.g.:

XYZ Limited Partnership,

a Virginia limited partnership

By: Z, Inc., a Delaware corporation,

Managing general partner

By: ____________________________

John Doe

President

The name of the Borrower must be the same on the ARM Note, the Security Instrument, and all other Loan Documents, and as shown on the title policy as the owner of the Property and the certificate of good standing (or similar certificate), if any, attached to the Opinion of Borrower's Counsel.

If title to the Property is held by a land trust, both the trustee and the beneficiary (all, if more than one) must sign the ARM Note, the Security Instrument, and the other Loan Documents.

Seal: The word "(SEAL)" must be inserted on the signature line for the ARM Note, the Acknowledgment (if any), the Security Instrument and any Guaranty in the following jurisdictions only: the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. The word "(SEAL)" must be inserted on the signature line for the Acknowledgment (if any) and any Guaranty in Virginia. In addition, an appropriate seal must be affixed to any loan document to be recorded in a jurisdiction that requires a seal in order for such document to be accepted for recordation. In jurisdictions requiring a seal, corporate seals should be used for corporate signatories and affixed in an appropriate manner.

Borrower's Social Security/Employer ID Number. Insert the Borrower's Social Security or Employer ID Number beneath the Borrower's signature.

Witnesses: Add witnesses, attestation, or other execution requirements, if any, necessary under the law of the applicable jurisdiction.

Commitment Numbers: The Lender must insert the Fannie Mae Commitment Number on the signature page of the ARM Note. The Lender may also include a reference to the Lender's Loan Number, if any.

Endorsement to Fannie Mae: The ARM Note must be endorsed "Pay to the order of Fannie Mae, without recourse." The Lender's name must be typed above the signature(s) and the name and title of each authorized signer must be printed or typed below the signature(s). The endorsement must be made only by persons specifically authorized to execute documents on Lender's behalf and must not be dated earlier than the ARM Note. The date of the endorsement should be the date of the Assignment of the Security Instrument to Fannie Mae.

Acknowledgment and Agreement of Key Principal to Personal Liability for Exceptions to Non-Recourse Liability ("Acknowledgment"):

For all Tier 2 loans (except for cooperative Borrowers and Choice Refinance Loans where no individuals had personal liability under the loan being refinanced), the Key Principals (each, if more than one) must execute the Acknowledgment and Agreement of Key Principal to Personal Liability for Exceptions to Non-Recourse Liability (see Part III, Section 603) which appears at the end of the Note. If the Key Principals are not required to execute the Acknowledgment and Agreement of Key Principal to Personal Liability for Exceptions to Non-Recourse Liability (or the Key Principals will execute the Exceptions to Non-Recourse Guaranty), delete these pages from the executed Note.

Key Principal's Execution: The Key Principal(s) must execute the Acknowledgment. The name, address and Social Security Number (or Employer Identification Number, if the Key Principal is an entity) must be typed below the signature.

Schedule A - Prepayment Premium:

There are two form "Schedule A - Prepayment Premium" schedules (page A-1 of the Note). If the Loan term is 7 year, attach Form 4176. If the Loan term is 10 years, attach Form 4177. For either Form, Lenders must insert the applicable prepayment premium percentages where indicated (including the percentage for the first loan year even though a lockout period may prohibit voluntary prepayment during the first loan year) and the Borrower must initial Schedule A where indicated.

Schedule B - Actual/360 Interest Calculation:

Form 4183-ARM should be used if interest is to accrue based on an actual/360 interest calculation.

Folder I Tab 3(l)- Conversion Agreement (Original)

Use the multistate Conversion Agreement (Form 4512).

Date: Insert the same date as the other Loan Documents.

Borrower: Insert Borrower's name and type of entity.

Lender: Insert the Lender's name.

Property: Insert the City and State where the Property is located.

Fixed Rate (Section 1(a)): Insert the Lender's Servicing Fee in clause (i)(b) of the definition of Fixed Rate. Insert the sum of the Fannie Mae Guaranty Fee or Fannie Mae Notional Guaranty Fee and Lender's Servicing Fee in clause (ii)(b) of the definition of Fixed Rate. Both clause (i)(b) and clause (ii)(b) must be completed because it is unknown at the time of origination which execution (cash or MBS) will be utilized upon conversion to a fixed rate loan.

Minimum Conversion Debt Service Coverage Percentage: For ARM loans underwritten at Tier 2, insert "125," for ARM loans underwritten at Tier 3, insert "135," for ARM loans underwritten at Tier 4, insert "155".

Note Date: Insert the date of the ARM Note.

Original Amortization Period: The Original Amortization Period must match the amortization period set forth in the ARM Commitment Confirmation (delete either the number "300" or "360" which is not applicable).

Original Title Insurer: Insert the name of the title insurance company that issued the mortgagee's title policy.

Property: Insert the name of the multifamily apartment project and the complete property address.

Survey: Insert the surveyor's name and the date of the survey. (For California loans this definition may be deleted).

Title Policy: Insert the title policy date.

Fee for Fixed Rate Determination (Section 3): Insert the amount of the fee

Notice Addressees (Section 8): Insert the Borrower's name, complete address, and telecopy number. Insert the Lender's name, complete address, and telecopy number.

Borrower and Lender Execution: The Borrower and the Lender must execute the Conversion Agreement using the proper execution format.

Exhibit A - Adjustable Rate Multifamily Note Modification Agreement: Attach a blank unexecuted copy of the Adjustable Rate Multifamily Note Modification Agreement (Form 4192).

Folder I Tab 5(a) - Security Instrument:

If the ARM Note contains a conversion feature, insert an "X" in the box next to "Exhibit B Modifications to Security Instrument" and add Form 4072, Exhibit B - Modification to Instrument (ARM Loan with Conversion). If the Security Instrument is a Deed of Trust, delete the word "second" in the phrase "second full paragraph" and insert the word "third" in Exhibit B. If the Security Instrument is a Mortgage or Deed to Secure Debt, the word "second" should be used and delete the word "third."

In addition to the above, Lenders should follow the instructions for completing the Security Instrument and other Loan Documents described in Form 4600.

Folder I, Tab 7 - Assignment of Collateral Agreements and Other Loan Documents

In addition to the other applicable Loan Documents, the Conversion Agreement must be listed on Exhibit A and assigned by the Lender to Fannie Mae.

Folder I, Tab 8(a) - Replacement Reserve and Security Agreement

If the ARM Note contains a conversion feature, add Form 4506.Exhibit as an Exhibit to the Replacement Reserve and Security Agreement, if Form 4506 is used, or Form 4506ABC.Exhibit to the Replacement Reserve and Security Agreement, if Form 4506A, 4506B or 4506C is used.

Folder II, Tab 2 - Opinion

The Borrower's Counsel opinion should be modified to include the Adjustable Rate Multifamily Note and the Conversion Agreement and include an enforceability opinion as to such documents.

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