Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Director of Development Customer Services
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Authorizing Subordination of a Lien for the Property Located at 1027 S. Cuyler Avenue (SFR-084)
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Overview
Overview
The loan recipient is requesting a subordination of their Single Family Rehabilitation Program (SFR) loan mortgage to a new first mortgage. The Village remains secure in a junior position on the title.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the resolution
Fiscal Impact
The subordination is not a direct cost to the Village's general fund. Staff time in document preparation, which is a regular part of loan portfolio management, is the only cost.
Background
On September 3, 2019, the Village of Oak Park Board of Trustees approved a $24,999 loan to the owner of 1027 S. Cuyler Avenue. The loan is supported by a mortgage which was recorded against the property. The mortgage was recorded as a junior mortgage on the property with the purchase loan mortgage being in first position.
Loans made under the Single Family Rehabilitation Program are deferred for repayment for 20-years or until transfer of any interest in the property. The program guidelines provide that in cases where former loan recipients wish to refinance mortgages other than the Village's, and request that the Village maintain its subordinate position, the Village will agree to maintain its junior position if:
a. The terms of new first mortgage are more advantageous to the homeowner and are reasonable under current market conditions; and
b. There is adequate equity in the property to support the total proposed encumbrance, at least 15% equity. (If necessary, homeowner(s) will submit an appraisal as proof of equity); and
c. Any equity taken out of the property will be reinvested in the property.
In cases of extreme hardship, staff may recommend that the Board consider subordination when the homeowner is requesting cash back from the r...
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