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Rental Housing Lending


When it comes to financing your multifamily rental development, there is no one-size-fits-all. We have products that serve different income groups. All of our loans are funded with taxable bonds, tax-exempt bonds, as well as some internally generated funds (REACHVirginia) that can be standalone financing or layered with one another.

 

Affordable Housing Spectrum

Virginia Housing offers products to serve a range of different income groups.

AMI up to 60% AMI over 60%
Primarily served by the
Housing Credit Program
Primarily funded without federal subsidies. Often includes mixed-income and mixed-use properties
HUD's Area Median Income Limits ↗

Virginia Housing Lending Details

  • Financing With Taxable Bonds

    Our taxable bond financing is ideal for mixed-income or mixed-use/mixed-income developments that offer both workforce and market-rate units. It is also available to fund developments with 9% Low Income Housing Credits.

  • Financing With Tax-Exempt Bonds

    Tax-exempt bond financing is available for the development, acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable housing with 4% Housing Credits. Because these funding sources are federally regulated, developers must meet certain income limits and rent requirements.

  • Mixed-Use/Mixed-Income (MUMI) Financing

    Our Mixed-Income & Mixed-Use/Mixed-Income Housing loans allow for a broader range of incomes and require some units with no income restrictions, so you can choose the financing that best fits the needs of your community. The program requires that a percentage of units be reserved for residents whose annual income does not exceed certain limits. The rest of the units may be rented to residents at any income level, including a requirement that some units have no income restrictions, commonly referred to as market rate units.


    The charts below describe AMI requirements for each loan product.


    Mixed-Use/Mixed-Income loans can be used to finance a property with a commercial/retail component under certain conditions.

  • REACH Virginia Funds

    Each year, we invest a large portion of our net revenues into communities. REACH Virginia provides low-cost loans and grants to help support vital housing initiatives throughout Virginia. Financing with REACH Virginia funds can supplement bond-funded loans.

  • Strategic Markets Lending Group

    Our Strategic Markets Lending Group focuses on financing to help provide housing for the homeless population, people with disabilities, underserved markets and smaller revitalization initiatives.

  • Rental Housing Lending Process

    Ready to apply for financing? We offer a step-by-step process to guide you through the application process.

  • Rental Housing Announcements

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