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for-profit predevelopment

"For-Profit" Predevelopment or Construction loans are available for small to mid-size development firms who are engaged in a housing or economic development project that will benefit low- to moderate-income people and/or communities.

Criteria

  • MAXIMUM MORTGAGE AMOUNT: Prevailing CCLF maximum - currently $350,000
  • MAXIMUM LOAN-TO-VALUE: 90%
  • TERM OF LOAN: 2-year maximum

  • INTEREST RATE: Prime plus 1 to 4 points (depending on credit history)
  • INTEREST DEPOSIT (reserve): 0-2 months (depending on financial strength)
  • INTEREST REPAYMENT: Interest-only payments monthly until maturity

  • POINTS: 1 to 2 points (half due at commitment, half due at closing)
  • APPLICATION FEES: $150
  • FEES: Normal closings costs apply (including legal fees)
  • ESCROW DISBURSEMENT: Required on all loans exceeding $5,000

  • SECURITY:
    a) First mortgage (valid first lien on property) and personal guarantees ; and/or
    b) other collatoral: cash, Letters of Credit, first or second position lien on other property, and so forth
  • OTHER: CCLF may provide technical assistance where applicable

Eligibility

  • PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS: Must be located within Chicago metropolitan area (Illinois)

  • SOCIAL IMPACT RESTRICTIONS
    a) Project must be in census tract whose median household income is 80% (or less) of the citywide median income; and/or

    b) Income of project end-user could not exceed 100% of PMSA; mixed-income developments are eligible on a case-by-case basis.

    c) Documented community support is also required.
  • BORROWER RESTRICTIONS: Small to mid-size firm (minority-owned and women-owned firms especially encouraged)

Have questions? Feel free to contact our Lending Team or 312.252.0440 ext. 203.


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