Can you get a rate commitment on a FHA/HUD 221(d)(4) Loan?
If you're a builder or developer interested in taking out a FHA/HUD 221(d)(4) loan to construct or rehabilitate a multifamily development, understanding what interest rate you might be paying is essential to your financial decision making process. After the preliminary underwriting on your loan is complete, a 30 to 180 day rate lock is available. However, it's subject to a 1% rate lock deposit payable which is refunded at closing.
Rate Commitments on FHA/HUD 221(d)(4) Loans
Are you a builder or developer interested in taking out a HUD 221(d)(4) loan to construct or rehabilitate a project with HUD multifamily financing? If so, understanding what interest rate you might be paying is essential to your financial decision-making process. After the preliminary underwriting on your loan is complete, a 30 to 180 day rate commitment (or rate lock) is available. However, it's subject to a 1% rate lock deposit, which is refunded at closing.
What is a Rate Commitment?
Also known as a ‘mortgage rate lock’ or a ‘mortgage lock-in’, a rate commitment is the lender’s promise to loan money at a certain interest rate and a certain number of points. Typically, this rate lock is temporary, lasting only as long as it takes to process the loan. However, be aware that a rate commitment is not the same thing as a loan commitment.
Overall, there are three typical rate commitment options:
Locked-In Interest Rate, Locked-In Points
Locked-In Interest Rate, Floating Points
Floating Interest Rate, Floating Points
What is a rate commitment on a FHA/HUD 221(d)(4) Loan?
A rate commitment, also known as a ‘mortgage rate lock’ or a ‘mortgage lock-in’, is the lender’s promise to loan money at a certain interest rate and a certain number of points. Typically, this rate lock is temporary, lasting only as long as it takes to process the loan. Interest rates are fixed throughout the life of the loan (both construction and permanent stages) and determined at commitment by prevailing market conditions. 30 to 80-day rate lock commitments are available. An early rate lock feature is available, allowing the borrower to lock the rate after preliminary underwriting. There is a 1% rate lock deposit payable at the time of rate lock, to be refunded at closing.
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What are the benefits of a rate commitment on a FHA/HUD 221(d)(4) Loan?
The main benefit of a rate commitment, or rate lock, on a FHA/HUD 221(d)(4) Loan is to make sure you receive a certain interest rate, points, and fees. Specifically, this means that if interest rates go up next week or next month, you still get today’s lower interest rate from the lender. In some cases, a lender might be willing to lower your interest rate if rates decrease.
Typically, lenders charge a fee for rate locks. Also, the longer the rate commitment, the higher the fee. As stated in this article and this article, with a HUD 221(d)(4) loan, the rate lock is subject to a 1% deposit and is refunded at closing.
How long is a rate commitment on a FHA/HUD 221(d)(4) Loan valid for?
A rate commitment on a FHA/HUD 221(d)(4) Loan is valid for 30 to 80 days. This is according to apartment.loans/hud-221-d-4-loans and www.hud.loans/fha-221d4.
What are the requirements for a rate commitment on a FHA/HUD 221(d)(4) Loan?
Rate Commitments on FHA/HUD 221(d)(4) Loans are subject to a 1% rate lock deposit, which is refunded at closing. There are three typical rate commitment options:
- Locked-In Interest Rate, Locked-In Points
- Locked-In Interest Rate, Floating Points
- Floating Interest Rate, Floating Points
The main benefit of a rate commitment, or rate lock, is to make sure you receive a certain interest rate, points, and fees. Typically, lenders charge a fee for rate locks. Also, the longer the rate commitment, the higher the fee. As stated above, with a HUD 221(d)(4) loan, the rate lock is subject to a 1% deposit and is refunded at closing.
After the borrower receives a Firm Commitment from HUD, the lender will prepare a Lender's Funding Commitment (around week 38). The borrower will most likely want to take advantage of a rate lock, to ensure that their rates don't rise before closing. A good faith deposit of 0.50% will usually be required to lock the interest rate at this point.
What are the risks associated with a rate commitment on a FHA/HUD 221(d)(4) Loan?
The main risk associated with a rate commitment on a FHA/HUD 221(d)(4) Loan is that the interest rate and points may change before the loan closes. This means that the borrower may end up paying a higher interest rate than they initially expected. Additionally, lenders typically charge a fee for rate locks, and the longer the rate commitment, the higher the fee. As stated in this article, with a HUD 221(d)(4) loan, the rate lock is subject to a 1% deposit and is refunded at closing.
How can I get a rate commitment on a FHA/HUD 221(d)(4) Loan?
You can get a rate commitment on a FHA/HUD 221(d)(4) Loan by taking advantage of a rate lock. This rate lock is subject to a 1% rate lock deposit, which is refunded at closing. After the preliminary underwriting on your loan is complete, a 30 to 180 day rate commitment (or rate lock) is available. Typically, lenders charge a fee for rate locks, and the longer the rate commitment, the higher the fee. You can learn more about rate commitments here.
The main benefit of a rate commitment, or rate lock, is to make sure you receive a certain interest rate, points, and fees. Specifically, this means that if interest rates go up next week or next month, you still get today’s lower interest rate from the lender. In some cases, a lender might be willing to lower your interest rate if rates decrease.
Typically, lenders charge a fee for rate locks. Also, the longer the rate commitment, the higher the fee. As stated above, with a HUD 221(d)(4) loan, the rate lock is subject to a 1% deposit and is refunded at closing.