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FHA Multifamily Financial Failure: A Review of Empirical Studies *
Author(s) -
Fredland J. Eric,
MacRae C. Duncan
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
real estate economics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.064
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1540-6229
pISSN - 1080-8620
DOI - 10.1111/1540-6229.00197
Subject(s) - foreclosure , renting , rental housing , finance , business , affordable housing , empirical research , actuarial science , economics , economic growth , engineering , philosophy , civil engineering , epistemology
The FHA addresses the rental housing needs of low‐ and middle‐income households through multifamily project mortgage insurance programs. These programs have been hindered, however, by substantial financial losses due to project default, assignments, and foreclosure. A review of existing empirical studies suggests that characteristics of project owners, the quality of project management, the adequacy of HUD screening, project construction, and project location all have an impact on financial viability. The results do not support claims that tenant characteristics are associated with failure. Although financial variables are closely related to failure, they are little used in the studies reviewed.