Servicer’s Notification to HUD of Risks to Healthcare Project and Action Plan for Remedy Section 232
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Residential Care Facilities |
OMB Approval No. 2502-0605 (exp. 03/31/2018) |
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.5 hours. This includes the time for collecting, reviewing, and reporting the data. The information is being collected to obtain the supportive documentation that must be submitted to HUD for approval, and is necessary to ensure that viable projects are developed and maintained. The Department will use this information to determine if properties meet HUD requirements with respect to development, operation and/or asset management, as well as ensuring the continued marketability of the properties. This agency may not collect this information, and you are not required to complete this form unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802)
Section 232 – Project Risk Notifications
The Office of Residential Care Facilities (ORCF) is responsible for asset and risk management of all Section 232 insured projects. Lenders/Servicers also provide routine reviews of these projects that include analyses of quarterly and annual financial performance and reporting when a project’s performance is at risk to the assigned ORCF Account Executive (AE).
This document provides a format for Lenders/Servicers to use to notify the assigned AE of missed performance benchmarks and/or risk trigger indicators and to document the actions to be taken to mitigate those risks (including documenting actions plans, as required by the Section 232 Handbook 4232.1). This form is also to be used to notify the AE of other specific circumstances that may occur during the life of the FHA-insured mortgage. Finally, this form is used to discuss a Servicer’s intent to assign a note to HUD.
For each “yes” answer in the Key Questions sections that follow, provide a narrative discussion regarding the topic where indicated. As applicable, discuss the issue and its effect on the Project. Describe any potential risks, mitigants, barriers, financial resources required, and plans to remedy (and prevent reoccurrence), along with detailed timelines of goals, objectives and responsible parties for each measure. Describe and attach the associated documentation being provided for each item and the action plan(s) recommended by the Operator and/or Servicer for immediate remedy of the risks to the Project.
Action plans should be relevant to the current/active concerns and include, but not be limited to, relevant financial/budgetary reviews (full and detailed), survey history review (including a quality of care analysis), Special Focus Facility details, operational review, physical plant issues, and any other areas of concern. A goal/objective must be established for each area of concern/finding with a timeline (immediate, intermediate, and long-term) to improve the situation. For each concern, the goal should reflect the minimum HUD criteria (as outlined in the HUD 232 Handbook).
If the matter involves a survey citation, describe the conduct cited, the scope and duration of the remedy(ies) imposed, and the timelines for corrective action. Unless otherwise directed by HUD or the Servicer, on a citation matter the next communication from the Operator may be notification that the citation(s) have been cleared by the issuing regulatory agency. Unless requested by HUD or Lender/Servicer, do not attach surveys or responses.
For additional information, please refer to the Section 232 Handbook, Section III, Asset Management, Chapter 3, Section 3.10 Special Circumstances Requiring the Notification of the Servicer and/or AE and Chapter 4, Sections 4.1 through 4.5 Financial Operations.
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Type of notification (check all that apply; then click on hyperlink next to checkbox to immediately jump to that section of the narrative): Only complete portions of this form that apply to the current risk situation (along with signatures at the end of the document); sections not related to the risk notification topic being reported are not to be filled out. |
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Failure to File Financial Statements Financial Risk Metrics of Operator
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Accounts Receivable (AR) Loans Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) Delinquent Mortgage Payments (after 29th day) Servicer Assignment of the Note
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HUD requires the submission of audited annual financial information for the Borrower. Additionally, submission of quarterly/year-to-date and annual financial statements from the Operator is required.
Borrowers are required to submit their annual financial statements within ninety (90) days of their fiscal year end into the Financial Assessment Subsystem (FASS). Operator are required to submit, on a quarterly and year-to-date basis (or more frequently if specified by HUD), financial statements no later than sixty (60) days after the period covered by the reports, except for reports relating to the final quarter of each year, which shall be submitted no later than ninety (90) days after end of the fiscal year.
The project must notify their Servicer within two (2) business days of receiving a Notification of Failure to File Financials by the required deadline in FASS. This notification is sent automatically to the email the project registered in the system when a deadline for submission of annual financial information is missed. Once notified, the Servicer must work with the project to ensure submission is forthcoming and address any delays. The Servicer must notify the AE if there are extenuating circumstances that are preventing the immediate submission, and provide the AE with the action plan to submit the required information expeditiously.
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<<For each “yes” answer above, provide a narrative discussion regarding the topic here as per instructions provided on the first page of this document, including timelines.>>
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Key indicators of the Operator financial statements will be used to monitor performance and to measure against future routine reviews. Typically, the annual and quarterly reviews are all that are necessary for monitoring the financial operations of a project. However, HUD does reserve the right to require monthly financial reports (of the Operator, the Borrower, or both) to be submitted (to HUD, the Servicer, or both) if financial indicators suggest this level of monitoring is needed or if noncompliance with HUD business agreements (by the Borrower, Operator, or Management Agent) is suspected.
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*Debt service coverage ratio = (Operating Revenues minus Operating Expenses) divided by (Mortgage Principal + Interest + MIP).
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The Servicer and AE must be immediately notified by the Borrower of a failure to make a lease payment. The Servicer and AE will then work with the Borrower and Operator to understand the financial or business circumstances that have resulted in the non-payment and try to facilitate an action plan that will remedy the non-payment issue.
In the event of a non-payment related to a Borrower/Operator dispute or other non-financial reason, the Servicer must contact the AE to discuss the severity of the situation and whether it should be transferred to the Risk Mitigation Branch.
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The Servicer and AE must be immediately notified by the Borrower of a failure to make a lease payment. The Servicer and AE will then work with the Borrower and Operator to understand the financial or business circumstances that have resulted in the non-payment and try to facilitate an action plan that will remedy the non-payment issue.
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<<For each “yes” answer above, provide a narrative discussion regarding the topic here as per instructions provided on the first page of this document.>>
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Notifications to HUD and the Lender/Servicer are required to be submitted within two (2) business days after the date of receipt of notice of a Special Facility Focus (SFF) designation from a state or federal regulatory agency, unless a longer time period is approved by HUD. Failure by the Project to notify HUD and the Servicer of a SFF designation will be deemed a violation of federal regulation 24 CFR 232.1015 and may lead to the involvement of the HUD Departmental Enforcement Center (DEC).
Additionally, HUD requires reporting when the Operator receives a notice (e.g., Notice of Imposition from CMS), report, survey, or other correspondence (regardless of form) from any governmental entity that includes any statement, finding or assertion that:
Operator (or any principal, officer, director or employee of Operator), any Management Agent, the Project, or any portion of the Project is or may be in violation of or default under any of the Permits and Approvals or any governmental requirements applicable to the operation of the Project;
Any of the Permits and Approvals are to be terminated, limited in any way, or not renewed;
Any civil money penalty (other than a de minimus amount) is being imposed with respect to the Project; or
Operator (or any principal, officer, director or employee of Operator), any Management Agent, the Project, or any portion of the Project is subject to any governmental investigation or inquiry involving fraud.
Reporting is only required with relation to Licensed Nursing Facility surveys when a survey has any findings higher than a “G” level or any repetitive “G” level or higher findings from prior surveys (pursuant to CMS State Operations Manual, Chapter 7, as may hereafter be edited or updated, or any successor guidance). Repetitive is defined as “unresolved from the two most recent consecutive surveys or a repeat violation having the same citation number.” Failure to notify the AE and the Servicer of such inspection reports, Plans of Correction, approval reports or other qualifying communications, will be a violation of federal regulation 24 CFR 232.1015, as well as the operator regulatory agreement, and may lead to the involvement of the HUD Departmental Enforcement Center (DEC).
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<<For each “yes” answer above, provide a narrative discussion regarding the topic here as per instructions provided on the first page of this document.>>
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The Borrower and Operator must each notify their Servicer within two (2) business days of receiving a legal judgment, penalty, or fine against the Project in excess of $50,000. The ability to cover a judgment/penalty/fine will vary based on the size of the project, the available cash, etc. The Servicer will work with the Project to discuss reasons for the judgment and impacts on the financial status of the Project, notifying the AE of outcomes. The Operator must provide the Servicer with an action plan (seeking the Servicer’s guidance, as necessary and appropriate), and must work with Servicer to analyze the impact of the judgment, providing information to the AE of the status, until financial stability is regained.
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The Borrower must notify their Servicer within two (2) business days of any threat to abandon the project when initiated by the Borrower or Operator. This is separate from an inspection/survey decertification.
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The borrower must notify their Servicer within two (2) business days of receiving a REAC score of 30 or below or a second REAC inspection score of below 60. A score of 30 and below creates an automatic REAC referral to the Departmental Enforcement Center (DEC).
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<<For each “yes” answer above, provide a narrative discussion regarding the topic here as per instructions provided on the first page of this document.>>
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When a Project proposes to add or amend an Accounts Receivable (AR) loan, it must be reviewed with the same scrutiny that such a loan would be reviewed during the initial underwriting process. The Project must submit the required documentation to the Servicer, who will review the information for completeness and submit the request to HUD for the AE to process.
A change in the AR loan status initiated due to extenuating circumstances that have adversely impacted the Project (rather than straightforward changes in business) should be evaluated by the Servicer and brought to AE's attention for particular scrutiny. If the AR loan change is a straightforward change in the loan, there would be less of a concern than the need for a new loan due to a change in provider payments or other financial burdens.
The Project must notify their Servicer within two (2) business days of any notification of default on its Account Receivable (AR) loan. Default on an AR loan may be an indicator of potential default on the mortgage. Therefore, once notified, the Servicer must evaluate why the AR Loan has defaulted, reviewing cash flows and the ability to cover the failing loan, and work with the Project to create an action plan for moving the loan out of a default status.
The Servicer must collaborate with AE (and Risk Mitigation Branch, if assigned) as necessary until the remedies are put in place and the action plan has been fully implemented. The project must be monitored closely to ensure financial and operational viability.
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<<For each “yes” answer above, provide a narrative discussion regarding the topic here as per instructions provided on the first page of this document.>>
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The Borrower must notify their Servicer within two (2) business days of receiving a Notification of Unauthorized Distributions by the HUD Financial Assessment System (FASS). The notification is sent automatically to the email address registered in the system by the project and a copy is forwarded to the AE.
The Borrower and, where applicable, the Operator, must provide the Servicer with an action plan (seeking the Servicer’s guidance, as necessary and appropriate), and must work with Servicer to ensure the cure period will be met to resolve the violation, and to further review the circumstances leading to the violation. The unauthorized distribution may be a sign of financial distress that needs to be closely monitored, and an action plan may need to be put in place to do so.
There are times when REAC/FASS findings trigger contact from the DEC directly to the Project. Although the AE is also copied on such the notification and must notify the Servicer, the Borrower is responsible for notifying the Servicer within two (2) business days of receipt of a REAC/FASS notification from the DEC.
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The Borrower and Operator must notify their Servicer within two (2) business days of any bankruptcy petition related to any of the project participants who may file for bankruptcy (i.e., Borrower, Operator, or Management Agent). The Servicer must review the bankruptcy status circumstances and within two (2) business days of being notified by the project, must provide the AE with the specifics of those circumstances, including, but not limited to: bankruptcy type, contact information of the participants and their respective legal counsels, the reason for petition, and whether the petition is voluntary or involuntary.
The project must notify their Servicer of any imminent bankruptcy proceedings and in turn, the Servicer must notify the AE of the imminent bankruptcy within two (2) business days of such knowledge.
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On an annual basis, the Servicer must verify that each Project has the required Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) and Fidelity Bond/Employee Dishonesty coverage, as approved during the Project’s underwriting. If the coverage is less than required, then the Servicer must work directly with the Project to resolve the coverage deficiency. If the coverage deficiency is not readily resolved, the Servicer must notify the AE.
Additionally, a project cannot be uninsured in the Section 232 Program. The Project must notify their Servicer and AE within two (2) business days of its receiving notification of any potential or actual termination of insurance.
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<<For each “yes” answer above, provide a narrative discussion regarding the topic here as per instructions provided on the first page of this document.>>
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Delinquent mortgage payments are not only a violation of legal obligations by the Borrower, but are also a sign of financial distress for a project and are to be closely monitored by the Servicer. The Borrower is required to notify the Servicer and the AE if the mortgage payment is delinquent as of the 16th of the month. The Multifamily Delinquency and Default Reporting (MDDR) System will notify the AE of a delinquency after the 16th of the month.
Upon notification of a delinquency, the Servicer must work with the Borrower (and Operator, if applicable) to ascertain the financial, operational and/or other circumstances leading to the non-payment, including, but not limited to evaluating the ability of the Borrower to pay the mortgage, any anticipation of payments to be made, the financial strength of the Borrower (and Operator), recent state survey results, extenuating circumstances and other concerns potentially leading to the delinquency.
Once a non-payment has aged between 45 to 60 days and no evidence of payment is anticipated, the Servicer must again notify the AE and provide additional information regarding cash flow problems or other circumstances within the Project that have led to the delinquency. At this stage, the project will be transferred to the ORCF Risk Mitigation Branch to escalate HUD involvement with the Borrower (and Operator) in an effort to avoid default of the loan.
For systemic late fees and delinquencies, but not beyond 30 days, the Servicer may use discretion in involving the AE, but must notify HUD if this occurs more than six (6) out of twelve (12) months.
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Please note, completion of this form does not impact the Servicer’s responsibilities for entry in the Multifamily Delinquency and Default Reporting (MDDR) System, nor does it impact assignment/claim requirements in 24 CFR Sections 207 and 232.
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1. Does the Servicer wish to assign the FHA Insured Note to HUD? |
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This section may be used to notify the AE of any other circumstances not captured elsewhere in this document that have negatively impacted the project. Discuss the issue in detail and its effect on the Project. Describe any potential risks, mitigants, and plans to remedy.
<<Describe and attach the associated documentation being provided for each item and the action plan(s) recommended by the Operator and/or Servicer for immediate remedy of the risks to the Project.>>
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In addition to the information required in this narrative, HUD may require additional information from the Lender/Servicer to accurately determine the strengths and weaknesses of the project. If additional information is required, the questions will be included in an appendix that accompanies the narrative.
Lender/Servicer hereby certifies that the statements and representations of fact contained in this instrument and all documents submitted and executed by lender in connection with this transaction are, to the best of lender’s knowledge, true, accurate, and complete. This instrument has been made, presented, and delivered for the purpose of influencing an official action of HUD and may be relied upon by HUD as a true statement of the facts contained therein.
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