New Markets Tax Credits

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The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program promotes economic advancement in distressed communities by encouraging private investment in community development projects. To date, LIIF has received $265 million in NMTC allocation authority in six consecutive awards. LIIF uses its allocation of NTMCs to support large-scale financing for a range of community facilities that support our mission of poverty alleviation, such as charter schools, nonprofit facilities, health care clinics and transit-oriented developments. See below for LIIF’s NMTC terms.

NMTC Products

Purpose
Mini-permanent financing for the construction or rehabilitation of community development projects. Project needs to be located in a qualified census track.
Type
NMTC allocation and leveraged loan.
Allocation Size
$5-20 million. For larger transactions, LIIF may look to partner with other CDEs.
Loan Term
7 years
Interest Rate
Priced at affordable rates based on the transaction structure.
Repayment
No prepayment allowed.
Collateral
Standard NMTC security requirements. Guarantees may be required.
Loan-to-Value
Product can deliver proceeds of up to 115% of the appraised value.

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NMTC Term Sheet

Purpose
JPMorgan Chase selected LIIF as one of its CDFI partners for an initiative to support NMTC transactions for the construction or rehabilitation of high-performing charter schools. Project needs to be located in a qualified census track.
Type
NMTC allocation and subordinated leveraged loan.
Allocation Size
$5-20 million
Loan Term
7 years
Interest Rate
Priced at affordable rates based on the transaction structure.
Repayment
No prepayment allowed.
Collateral
Standard NMTC security requirements. Guarantees may be required.
Loan-to-Value
Product can deliver proceeds of up to 115% of the appraised value.

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