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Freddie Mac Fixed-Rate Mortgage

Offers flexible finance solution for the acquisition or refinance of multifamily housing properties

Key Benefits

  • Versatile terms and amortization schedules
  • Fixed-to-float option adds flexibility by providing an optional extension year after the original term with a floating rate
  • Extended early rate-lock available for both acquisition and refinance transactions, with ability to lock interest rate up to 12 months prior to anticipated purchase by Freddie Mac (early rate-lock also available, with ability to lock interest rate up to 4 months prior)

At-a-Glance Comparison

Product Summary Acquisition And No Cash-out Refinance1
Standard Loan Terms 5-30 years
Supplemental Financing Available for loans with more than 3 years remaining on first mortgage. See Supplemental Mortgage term sheet for more details.

Maximum Loan-to-Value Ratio and Minimum Amortizing Debt Coverage Ratio

CONVENTIONAL LTV AND DCR (additional risk factors may effect the required LTV and DCRs) Fixed-Rate LTV/DCR
Amortizing Partial Interest-Only Interest-Only (using amortizing payment)
Acquisition and No Cash-Out Refinance
> 7 Year Term 80% / 1.25x 80% / 1.25x 65% / 1.30x
< 7 Year Term 70% / 1.30x 60% / 1.35x 60% / 1.35x
Cash-Out Refinance
> 7 Year Term 75% / 1.30x 75% / 1.30x 60% / 1.35x
< 7 Year Term 65% / 1.35x 60% / 1.40x 60% / 1.40x

1 If your refinance qualifies as a cash-out transaction, the credit parameters will match the terms published on the Freddie Mac Supplemental Mortgage term sheet. Please contact your sales representative for more information.

2Must have greater than 3 years remaining on first mortgage; no Supplemental allowed if less than 3 years remaining on first; if less than 5 years remains on first, add 5 bps to DCR.

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The information in this document is not a replacement or substitute for information found in the Freddie Mac Multifamily Seller/Servicer Guide. Terms set forth herein are subject to change without notice.

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