OPG 4.10 Sample-PAE to Owner Transmitting Ownership Certification

OMB No. 2502-0533
(Exp, xx/xx/xxxx)

Sample
Mark-to-Market
Form 4.10
PAE to Owner Transmitting Ownership Certification Requirements

From:

PAE

To:

Owner

Transmission:

Overnight Hard Copy - With Evidence of Receipt

Date:

_________________

Project Name:

________________________

FHA Number:

_____________________

Dear: (name of owner)
In all new financings, it is imperative that the lender or insurer be satisfied that the principals of
the entity have acceptable history of ownership, that the entity can legally execute the documents
reflecting the new financing and appropriately own and manage the property for the term of the
financing.
In Mark-to-Market, we require that the information needed to satisfy these concerns be
submitted within 45 days of the kick off meeting, held [by conference call] on ----------, 200X.
This permits adequate time not only to review the material, but to take appropriate action in the
event that some change in the ownership entity or ownership documents must be made. If we
cannot complete the review or make any necessary changes in a timely manner, the closing may
be delayed and the rents may be reduced prior to restructuring – adding extraordinary financial
burden to the property.
The deadline for submission of the documents in this transaction is --------------, 200x.
All of the necessary guidance for submitting the appropriate information is enclosed. It must be
submitted in the form of a certification containing all of the information listed in the enclosure
and must include all of the required attachments. . If the certification and attachments are not
submitted within the time requested, we, as PAE, may recommend that the owner be declared
non-cooperative. If OAHP agrees and the issue is not resolved within 10 days of the letter
declaring the owner non-cooperative, processing will be discontinued, rents will be reduced
without restructuring of the debt and the transaction will be returned to HUD Multifamily as a
troubled project.

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Please contact ………………………. if you have any questions about preparation of the
submission. We are anxious to receive the information and assure that the restructuring of this
transaction can proceed smoothly and without interruption.
Sincerely,

(PAE project manager)
(official title)

Enclosed: Ownership Certification Instructions

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Instructions for Submission of Ownership Documents and
Supporting Information
General
Your submission must include a letter that contains the information and certifications listed
below. In addition, the submission must include a number of attachments that will be listed in
the letter.
We have included the prescribed form of certifications and guidance on the information that
must be submitted.
We have also included explanatory material that provides appropriate definitions and selections
from the Mark-to-Market Operating Procedures Guide that are necessary to complete the
certification.

Letter Certification
Address: Your letter must be on the ownership entity letterhead and addressed as follows:
TO:

U.S. Department of HUD
Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance Restructuring (“OAHP”)
Name of Preservation Office Director, OAHP Preservation Office Director
OAHP region Region

TO:

name of PAE (“PAE”)
Re: FHA Project No. number
Project Name: name
Location: address, city, state

Certification: your letter must start with the following statement:
With respect to the referenced project (“Project”) and its owner (“Ownership Entity”), I hereby
certify and agree as follows:
Document Submission: Your letter must include the following paragraphs and all of the
documents needed must be listed and attached:

1.

The following is a true and complete list of all organizational documents (e.g.,
partnership agreement, articles of incorporation and bylaws, limited liability company
operating agreement, certificate of limited partnership) of the Ownership Entity,
including all amendments and modifications thereto (“Organizational Documents”):

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[insert a list of the documents]
2.

True, correct and complete copies of all Organizational Documents are attached hereto.

3.

In the event of any change in the Organizational Documents, I will immediately amend
this certification and advise OAHP of such change.

Certifications: Your letter must contain the following certifications:

4.

I have reviewed Appendix F to the Mark-to-Market Operating Procedures Guide as
provided to me and [insert the appropriate phrase]

the Organization Documents are in compliance with the requirements of Appendix F.
[or]
the Organizational Documents are not in compliance with such requirements. I agree to use
best efforts to seek amendment of the Organizational Documents to remedy all exceptions no
later than [insert date].
5.

The Organizational Documents provide in [provide the appropriate citation in the
documents] that the consent of the Ownership Entity to the implementation of a Markto-Market restructuring plan for the Project will be valid and enforceable if given in the
following manner: [describe consent process]

Example, “by any general partner”, or “by vote of partners having at least 51%
Partnership Interests”. Provide citation; for example, “pursuant to Article IX of the
Limited Partnership Agreement”.
6.

The Organizational Documents provide in [provide the appropriate citation in the
documents] that the Ownership Entity will continue [insert the appropriate phrase]
in perpetuity.
[or]
through [insert date]. I understand and agree that the term of any mortgage loan
originated at the Mark-to-Market closing (including, without limitation, any Mark-toMarket Mortgage Restructuring Note and/or Contingent Repayment Note) shall not
extend past such date or such extended date as may be achieved through duly
authorized modification of the Organizational Documents.

7.

8.

I agree to notify OAHP if any change in Principals (as defined by HUD in the
instructions to Form HUD-2530 provided to me) in the Ownership Entity occurs or is
contemplated, through the Mark-to-Market closing date.
[Insert the appropriate paragraph]

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The Ownership Entity was approved by HUD at the time of original development of
the Project. No changes in Principals have occurred since original HUD approval
except: [insert “none” or provide the name and SSN of each new Principal, date
when each new Principal became a Principal, and statement whether HUD
approval was obtained with respect to each change]
[or]
The Ownership Entity was approved by HUD pursuant to a Final Transfer of Physical
Assets (TPA) approval issued by HUD on [insert date], a true and complete copy of
which approval is attached hereto. Except as set forth below, no changes in Principals
have occurred since original HUD approval except: [insert “none” or provide the
name and SSN of each new Principal, date when each new Principal became a
Principal, and statement whether HUD approval was obtained with respect to
each change]
9.

The following is a complete and accurate listing of all parties with ownership interests
(e.g., partners, stockholders, members of a limited liability company) of the Ownership
Entity, as of the date of this certification, showing each party’s full name, Social
Security Number / Tax Identification Number and ownership interest(s):
[Note: ownership interests must add to 100%]

10. The following is a complete and accurate list of all Principals of the Ownership Entity,
other than parties identified in the preceding paragraph. [“Principal” is defined in the
explanatory materials provided with this document. Principals to be listed here
would include (without limitation) the management agent (including, if the
management agent is a corporation, its officers and directors) and officers and
directors of any corporate general partner.]
11. The Ownership Entity is currently the title holder of record to the Project or the lessee
of record to the ground lease to the Project (whichever is applicable), a true and correct
copy of the appropriate conveyancing document is attached hereto.
12. Attached hereto is a current, complete and accurate legal description of the Project.
13. Authorized Representatives.
a. I am duly authorized by the Ownership Entity to make the certifications contained
herein.
b. The Mark-to-Market Restructuring Commitment should be addressed to the
following representative of the Ownership Entity: [insert name, address]
c. The signature block for the Ownership Entity for the Restructuring Commitment,
and for the Mark-to-Market closing documents, should be prepared as follows:
[insert name of Ownership Entity]

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by [insert name and title of authorized representative (If this is not the same
as the representative who is signing this certification, explain why two different
authorized representatives will be utilized.]
d. The authorized representative named in subparagraph c. is [or will be, on or
before {insert date}] duly authorized to bind the Ownership Entity to enter into a
Mark-to-Market debt restructuring transaction and to execute any and all
documents on behalf of the Ownership Entity to effectuate the transaction. On or
before such date, I will provide to OAHP evidence of such authorization.
14. As of the date of this certification: [Insert the appropriate paragraph]
The Ownership Entity has fee simple title to the real estate on which the Project is
situated.
[or]
The Ownership Entity has a leasehold interest in the real estate on which the Project
is situated, and a true and correct copy of the ground lease is attached hereto. I have
reviewed Appendix F to the Mark-to-Market Operating Procedures Guide and
determined that the ground lease is in compliance with the requirements set forth in
paragraph A of Appendix F.
[or]
The Ownership Entity has a leasehold interest in the real estate on which the Project
is situated, and a true and correct copy of the ground lease is attached hereto. I have
reviewed Appendix F to the Mark-to-Market Operating Procedures Guide and
determined that the ground lease is not in compliance with such requirements, I agree
to use best efforts to seek amendment of the ground lease to remedy all exceptions by
[insert date].
15. I agree that all of the foregoing certifications shall remain true and correct at all times
through and including the Mark-to-Market closing date. In the event any such
certification is no longer complete or correct, and without limiting OAHP’s rights and
remedies, the Ownership Entity shall immediately provide to OAHP an updated
document completing or correcting the certification.
16. I acknowledge that the making of a false statement of fact in this certification will
constitute grounds for a finding that the Ownership Entity has failed to cooperate in the
restructuring process, which finding may result in discontinuance of the restructuring
process and reduction of rents to market levels, as provided in the Mark-to-Market
Operating Procedures Guide, Section 6-6.C.
Date: date
name of Ownership Entity

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by:
____________________________________
Name: name of authorized representative
Title: title of authorized representative

Explanatory attachments
o OPG Appendix F, paragraph B (see item 3)
o Definition of “principals” (see items 6 and 8)
o OPG Appendix F, paragraph A (see item 12)

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Explanatory Attachment For Item 4:
Excerpt from OPG Appendix F, Detailed Guidance for PAE’s Attorney,
Closing Document Preparation (revised January 2003)
B. Organizational Documents of Mortgagor Entity. Organizational documents are required
to be submitted with Form 4.10 (within 30 days after the kickoff meeting) and to be updated
at closing. They must expressly indicate that the duration of the ownership entity is at least
coextensive with the term of the FHA-insured Section 223(a)(7) mortgage and any HUDheld secondary mortgage financing, that the terms of the Regulatory Agreement as
modified by the M2M Modification of the Existing Regulatory Agreement take precedence
in the event of any conflict with the terms of the organizational documents, that the
ownership entity has authority to enter into the transaction and to comply with the
requirements of the applicable mortgage insurance program and that unless previously
approved otherwise by HUD, the mortgagor is a single asset entity.
1. If the mortgagor entity applying for the FHA-insured financing is newly created, the
operating partnership agreements, articles of incorporation, or articles of organization
must include provisions stating that:
a) If any of the provisions of the organizational documents conflict with the terms of the
Note, Mortgage, Security Agreement, or FHA Regulatory Agreement, the provisions
of the Note, Mortgage, Security Agreement or FHA Regulatory Agreement control.
b) No provision required by HUD to be inserted into the organizational documents may
be amended without prior OAHP/HUD approval, for so long as FHA is the insurer or
the holder of the Note.
c) No provision in the organizational documents that results in any of the following will
have any force or effect without the prior written consent of OAHP/HUD:
i)

Any amendment that modifies the term of the mortgagor entity;

ii)

Any amendment that activates the requirement that a HUD previous
participation certification be obtained from any additional partner, or an
additional member of a limited liability company;

iii)

Any amendment that in any way affects the Note, Mortgage, Security
Agreement, or the Regulatory Agreement;

iv)

Any amendment that would authorize any member of a limited liability
company, other than the Managing Member or pre-approved Successor Managing
Member to bind the company for all matters concerning the project which
required HUD consent or approval;

v)

A change in the Managing Member/General Partner or pre-approved
Successor Managing Member of the mortgagor entity; or

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vi)

Any change in a guarantor of any obligation to the Secretary.

d) The mortgagor entity is authorized to execute a Note, Mortgage, or Security
Agreement in order to secure a loan to be insured by the Secretary and to execute the
Regulatory Agreement and other documents required by the Secretary in connection
with the insured Section 223(a)(7) mortgage.
e) Any incoming partner/member/owner must as a condition of receiving an interest in
the partnership/company agree to be bound by the Note, Mortgage, Security
Agreement, Regulatory Agreement, and any other documents required in connection
with the Section 223(a)(7) insured mortgage loan to the same extent and on the same
terms as the other partners/members/owners.
f) Notwithstanding any other provisions, upon any dissolution, no title or right to
possession and control of the Project, and no right to collect the rents from the
Project, shall pass to any person who is not bound by the Regulatory Agreement in a
manner satisfactory to the Secretary.
2. Corporate Mortgagor.
a) Copy of Articles of Incorporation and Code of Regulations or Bylaws and all
amendments thereto, certified by jurisdiction where filed;
b) Certificate of Good Standing. If the mortgagor is a foreign corporation, a certificate
of good standing from the State/Commonwealth where the project is located and the
state of incorporation or an opinion from mortgagor's attorney that such certificate is
not required in that jurisdiction;
c) Enabling resolution which authorizes the loan and designates the appropriate
officer(s) to execute the loan documents; and
d) Incumbency Certificate certified by corporate officer.
e) Corporate articles of incorporation and bylaw provisions, which make the corporation
responsible for indemnifying its board members are not acceptable, except to the
extent mandated by State law.
3. Partnership Mortgagor.
a) Certified copy of Partnership Agreement and all amendments thereto;
b) Copy of Certificate of Partnership, if applicable, which has been recorded in the
appropriate jurisdiction, if required. If the mortgagor is a foreign partnership, a copy
of the application for registration as a foreign partnership, and an indication that it is
qualified to do business in the State/Commonwealth where the project is located;
c) Copy of the "Full, Force and Effect" Certificate, or Certificate of Good Standing, if
any provided by the State/Commonwealth; and
d) If less than all the general partners are signing the loan documents, a partnership
resolution which authorizes the loan and designates the appropriate partner for
signing.
4. Limited Liability Company Mortgagor.

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a) Certified copy of Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement or Code of
Regulations and all amendments thereto;
b) Certificate of Continued Existence. If the mortgagor is a foreign limited liability
company holding a license, and a Certificate of Continued Existence from the State
with jurisdiction, or, alternatively, a legal opinion from an attorney licensed to
practice in the State in which the project is located to the effect that the limited
liability company is qualified to do business and hold title to real estate in that State;
c) Enabling resolution which authorizes the loan and designates the appropriate
Managing Member to execute the loan documents; and
d) Incumbency Certificate with authorized Member's signature.

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Explanatory Attachment For Items 10:
Excerpt from Instructions to Form HUD-2530,
Definition of “Principals”
Principals include all individuals, joint ventures, partnerships, corporations, trusts, nonprofit
organizations, any other public or private entity, that will participate in the proposed project as a
sponsor, owner, prime contractor, turnkey developer, managing agent, nursing home
administrator or operator, packager, or consultant. Architects and attorneys who have any
interest in the project other than an arms length fee arrangement for professional services are
also considered principals by HUD.
In the case of partnerships, all general partners regardless of their percentage interest and limited
partners having a 25 percent or more interest in the partnership are considered principals. In the
case of public or private corporations or governmental entities, principals include the president,
vice president, secretary, treasurer and all other executive officers who are directly responsible to
the board of directors, or any equivalent governing body, as well as all directors and each
stockholder having a 10 percent or more interest in the corporation.

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Explanatory Attachment for Item 14:
Excerpt from OPG Appendix F, Detailed Guidance for PAE’s Attorney,
Closing Document Preparation (revised January 2003)
A. Ground Leaseholds. Ground leaseholds must conform to the FHA Lease Addendum Form
FHA-2070.
1. The term of the Lease Addendum may be varied to conform with applicable State and
local law except any term changes must be consistent with the Section of the National
Housing Act under which the project is underwritten:
a) Mortgages insured under Sections 220, 221(d), and 236 pursuant to Section 223(a)(7)
must have a lease term that satisfies one of the following requirements:
i)

Term is 99 years and is renewable, or

ii)

Term has at least 10 years to run after maturity date of the mortgage.

b) Mortgages insured under Section 207 pursuant to Section 223(a)(7) must have a lease
term that satisfies one of the following requirements:
i)

Term is 99 years and is renewable, or

ii)

Term is at least 50 years from the date the mortgage is executed.

2. PAE's counsel needs to ensure the non-default status of any ground lease that exists at the
time of closing. This can be done by collecting an estoppel certificate from the lessor as
part of the closing package. This certificate must be dated within 30 days of closing and
state that the lessee is current on all rents due, the lessee is not in default of any lease
provision and no event has occurred which, with the passage of time, would be a default
under the lease.

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Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3 hours per
response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. This information is required to obtain benefits. The office of Multifamily Housing,
Office of Affordable Housing Preservation 451 7th Street SW, Room 6216 6230 Washington,
DC 20410. HUD may not collect this information, and you are not required to complete this
form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Title V of the Departments of
Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Act of 1988 (P.L.106 65, 111 Stat. 1384) authorizes the FHA Multifamily
Housing Mortgage and Housing Assistance Restructuring Program. HUD implemented a
statutory permanent program directed at FHA-insured multifamily projects that have projectbased Section 8contracts with above- market rents. The information collection is used to
determine criteria eligibility of FHA-insured multifamily properties for participation in the Mark
to Market program and the terms on which participation should occur. The purpose of the
program is to preserve low-income rental housing affordability while reducing the long-term
costs of Federal rental assistance. While no assurances of confidentiality are pledged to
respondents, HUD generally discloses this data only in response to a Freedom of Information
request.