In an industry where projects often require multiple sources of nancing, bonds can be a valuable and often necessary part of the capital stack for affordable housing developments. Different types of bonds have their own requirements, and it is important to know not only what is available but the requirements and restrictions of each [...]
The four percent Low Income Housing Tax Credit goes hand-in-hand with tax-exempt bonds. To paraphrase the old song “Love and Marriage,” you really can’t have one without the other. The current interest rate environment, however, has led to some creative opportunities for pairing these nancing elements. For example, in one recent bond deal, parties [...]
The nationwide shortage of affordable housing continues to make headlines. For low-income individuals seeking affordable housing, waitlists are hundreds—in some cases, thousands—of names long. For developers looking to meet this demand, the process from groundbreaking to ribbon cutting continues to grow in complexity. As we continue to adjust to a post-COVID world, developers are [...]
Tiber Hudson's Alex Zeltser looks at deals that have the same bond purchaser and tax credit investor. In the current affordable housing development environment, multifamily projects that are not awarded competitive 9% low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) in a particular state are more frequently exploring the 4% credit, which is available for transactions in [...]
