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This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Capital Fund Financing Program (CFFP) administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Key topics include the program's authorization under QHWRA of 1998, current modernization backlogs estimated at $18 billion, and annual funding insights. The CFFP allows Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) to finance improvements through bond issuance or direct loans and outlines essential requirements for participation. The program aims to promote long-term planning for public housing modernization and new development.
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Capital Fund U .S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Washington, D.C. Presented By: Kevin Gallagher and Deana McCormick CFFP Specialists Office of Capital Improvements
CAPITAL FUND FINANCING PROGRAM(CFFP) • Authorization and Need • QHWRA of 1998 • Section 9 – Allowed for financing as eligible use of CFP • Section 30 –Mortgages and Security • Modernization Backlog • Current backlog estimated at $18 billion • Annual accrual $2 billion • Current appropriation funding $2.4 billion
CAPITAL FUND FINANCING PROGRAM(CFFP) • Program Overview • Bond Issuance or Direct Loan • Individual PHAs or Pools • PHA uses a portion of CFP for debt service • Future CFP pledged as collateral • Direct LOCCS Payments • Bond Holder/Bank: Appropriations Risk and Performance Risk
CAPITAL FUND FINANCING PROGRAM(CFFP) • Program Uses • Proceeds considered as CFP funds: all public housing laws and regulations apply • Should address long-term planning needs • Modernization • New Development
CAPITAL FUND FINANCING PROGRAM(CFFP) • Program Requirements • Debt Service - Generally no more than 33% annual Capital Fund • Term – Generally no more than 20 years • Management Assessment of PHA capability • Fairness Opinion on reasonableness of financing • PHAS High or Standard Performer
CAPITAL FUND FINANCING PROGRAM(CFFP) • Program Requirements-Cont. • Work based on Physical Needs Assessment • Declaration of Trust on all covered properties • Approved PHA Plan: including use of CFP for debt service and use of proceeds • PHA Board Resolution
CAPITAL FUND FINANCING PROGRAM(CFFP) • Proposal Development • Contact OCI for latest CFFP documents • Term Sheet • Scope of work for Management Assessment and Fairness Opinion • Sample Debt Service Schedule • Sample Annual Statement • CFFP Staff (202)708-0614 • Kevin Gallagher x4192 • Deana McCormick x4228 • Tom Shelton x4799
CAPITAL FUND FINANCING PROGRAM(CFFP) • Proposal Development • Procurement • All professional services must be procured according to Procurement Regulations • Pool Structure • Lead PHA • Partnership with State Housing Finance Agency • Non-profit
CAPITAL FUND FINANCING PROGRAM(CFFP) • Proposal Development • Key Players • Underwriter • Underwriter’s counsel • Bond Counsel • PHA Counsel • Issuer • Trustee • Rating Agency • Financial Advisor (optional)
CAPITAL FUND FINANCING PROGRAM(CFFP) • Proposal Submission • Submission requirements • Cover Letter request to Assistant Secretary • Term Sheet with attachments • Debt Service Schedule and other financial schedules • Loan Documents • Proposal Submission • Three copies sent to Office of Assistant Secretary • One copy sent to PIH Field Office Director
CAPITAL FUND FINANCING PROGRAM(CFFP) • HUD Approval • HUD Review • OCI, FO and OGC review • 3-6 month review process • Development and demolition approvals required before approval • Approval Stumbling Blocks • Declaration of Trust • Annual Plan Submission and Approval • Annual Statement/Five-Year Action Plan – CFP • Annual Statement – Use of Proceeds
CAPITAL FUND FINANCING PROGRAM(CFFP) • Success • 40 transactions approved • $2.4 billion in capital provided • Assisted 102 PHAs • Pools in Alabama, Kentucky, Maryland, California, New Jersey, Illinois • Multiple issuances to Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. • Challenges • Danbury, CT