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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4743 Contract Number: Vendor: Subject: Department: File Class: Begin Date: End Date: Review Date: Vault Date: Comments: 4743 HOUSING FINANCE COMMISSION (WA STATE) Downpayment Assistance House Key Plus CDBG LEG 12-1 07/21/2008 06/15/2010 See section 21 for Term of Agreement; Survival Review date for tracking only AGREEMENT REGARDING DOWNP A YMENT ASSISTANCE HOUSEKEYPLUSBREMERTONPROGRAM THIS AGREEMENT REGARDING DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE, dated as of July 21, 2008 (the "Agreement"), is made and entered into by and between The City of Bremerton, Washington, a Washington municipal corporation (the "City") and the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Washington (the "Commission"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the City has long recognized the importance of single-family home ownership to the development and stabilization of healthy communities; and WHEREAS, the demand for single-family housing within the City has driven the cost of such housing beyond the means of many working individuals and households; and WHEREAS, while many potential home buyers may be able to make monthly mortgage payments especially at a time of relatively modest interest rates, a primary obstacle to homeownership remains the ability of working individuals and households to amass adequate funds for downpayment and closing costs; and WHEREAS, the Commission has developed a program to provide financial assistance to single-family homebuyers in the form of second, subordinate loans to provide downpayment and closing cost assistance in cooperation with local mortgage lenders, the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Housing Administration; and WHEREAS, the City desires to provide additional funding to the program of the Commission in order to expand the availability of the Commission's downpayment assistance program to low-income residents of Bremerton; and WHEREAS, the City and the Commission intend to establish the House Key Plus Bremerton Program ("the Program") as a pilot program with an initial commitment of $180,000 from the City in funds from the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Act ("HOME") and an initial commitment of $60,000 from the Commission, with the intent that additional funding to extend the Program will be determined based upon the results of an analysis and evaluation of the Program and upon the availability of the Commission and City funds. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 1 July 21, 2008 1. Definitions 1.1 "Annual Income" means "annual income" as defined at 24 CFR Section 5.609, as estimated by projecting the prevailing rate of income at the time when a determination of income eligibility is made or required. Annual Income shall include income of all Household members, except as excluded by laws, regulations or HUD interpretations applicable to income determinations under that Section. 1.2 "Approved Housing Counseling Agency" means an agency pre approved by the City of Bremerton that specializes in budget and housing counseling and provides these services without charge to their clients, including potential homebuyers who may apply for a Second Mortgage under this program. 1.3 "Approved Housing Counselor" means a counselor from an approved agency as described in Section 1.2 that has received formal training in housing and budget counseling. 1.4 "Certificate of Completion for Homebuyer Education Seminar" means the certificate provided by the seminar leaders to a potential homebuyer upon the completion of a Commission sponsored Homebuyer Education Seminar. 1.5 "Certificate of Completion for One-on-One Pre Purchase Housing Counseling" means the certificate provided by the Approved Housing Counselor to the Lender upon the completion of One-on-One Pre Purchase Housing Counseling by the Eligible Homebuyer( s). 1.6 "City Contribution" means, at any time, the cumulative amount of funds disbursed by the City to or for the benefit of the Commission under this Agreement, between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009 for the purchase of the City's interest in Second Mortgages pursuant to subsection 20.C. hereof. 1.7 "City Loan Amount" means, for each Second Mortgage purchased by the Commission, (a) the total amount paid by the Commission, consistent with this Agreement, to acquire such Second Mortgage, minus (b) the Commission Loan Amount, not to exceed Twenty Five Percent (25%) of the total Second Mortgage loan amount, and provided that the City Loan Amount for any Second Mortgage shall not exceed Seventy Five Percent (75%) of the total Second Mortgage Amount. 1.8 "City Payment" means, for any calendar quarter, the sum, for all Second Mortgages for which the Commission shall receive repayments of Loan Receipts in respect of the Second Mortgage, multiplied by the participation ratio as defined in Section 7. 1.9 "Commission Contribution" means the excess of (a) the total amount of money expended by the Commission to acquire Second Mortgages between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009, that become part of the Loan Pool, minus (b) the City Contribution. 1.10 "Commission Loan Amount" for any Second Mortgage listed in a request for reimbursement hereunder, means the total amount of the Second Mortgage minus the City Loan House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 2 July 21, 2008 Amount, not to exceed Seventy Five Percent (75%) of the total Second Mortgage Loan amount and, provided that the Commission Loan Amount does not exceed Twenty Five Percent (25%) of the total Second Mortgage Loan Amount, as specified in Section 7 of this agreement. 1.11 "Commission Payment" means for any calendar quarter, the sum, for all Second Mortgages for which the Commission shall receive repayments of Loan Receipts in respect of the Second Mortgage, multiplied by the participation ratio as defined in Section 7. 1.12 "Deed of Trust" means a deed of trust securing a Second Mortgage loan. 1.13 "Eligible Homebuyer" means one or more adult members of a Household who sign the Deed of Trust, related Promissory Note and other documents required for a Second Mortgage, who have completed a Homebuyer Education Program, completed 1: 1 Pre Purchase Housing Counseling from an Approved Housing Counseling Agency and has scheduled and agreed to attend Post Purchase Housing Counseling, and whose Household has an Annual Income (as of the date of signing the purchase agreement in the case of new home being constructed, or as of the date of purchase in the case of an existing home) that does not exceed the lesser of: (a) eighty percent (80%) of the median family income for the Silverdale- Bremerton Metropolitan Statistical Area, as then most recently published by HUD, adjusted downward in the case of a Household size of less than four persons, and adjusted upward in the case of a Household size of more than four persons, in each case by the same percentages as are applied by HUD to adjust eligible income levels for occupancy of public housing; and (b) the maximum income level permitted by federal regulations applicable to loans of HOME Funds for home buyer assistance. 1.14 "Household" has the meaning set forth for "family" in 24 CFR Section 5.403, or successor provision, and includes an individual person. 1.15 "Home buyer Education Program" means a Commission approved program of education for persons intending to become first time home buyers conducted by a nonprofit housing counseling agency, Real Estate Professional, or Mortgage Lender The Commission- sponsored seminars taught by Real Estate Professionals, Mortgage Lenders and nonprofit housing providers are approved for the Program as "Homebuyer Education Programs". 1.16 "HOME" means the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program. 1.17 "HOME Funds" means funds derived from the federal grants to the City under HOME, including program income as defined in HUD regulations for HOME and American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) funds. 1.18 "HUD" means the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or any successor to its functions. House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 3 July 21, 2008 1.19 "Loan Documents" means, with respect to any loan, each original document evidencing or securing the loan (or any part thereof), and all documents incidental or collateral to the loan, including without limitation, the note or notes evidencing the loan, the deed of trust, each guarantee securing the loan, all applications, loan commitments, reports, security and loan agreements, disclosure statements, appraisals, loan settlement statements, title evidence, title insurance, hazard insurance, flood liability insurance, and all other insurance policies and any assignments thereof, correspondence applicable to the loan, and all other documents relating to the loan, all as the same may be amended, and all such documents or instruments subsequently executed and delivered. 1.20 "Loan Pool" means all Second Mortgages that are purchased by the Commission for which the Commission receives a reimbursement from the City under this Agreement, and replacements, substitutions, or property received in place of, or in respect of the rights of the holder pursuant to, any Second Mortgages, but shall not include any Second Mortgage after it shall have been removed from the Loan Pool pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. 1.21 "Loan Receipts" means, for any period after July 1, 2008, all payments and collections actually received by or for the benefit of the Commission or its Servicer on account of any Second Mortgages and other assets in the Loan Pool, including without limitation payments on account of principal, interest, shared appreciation, and insurance proceeds. 1.22 "Loan Receipts Account" means a separate account maintained by the Commission or the Servicer, acceptable to the City, for the deposit of all payments on Second Mortgages and any other obligations, instruments, securities or other property in the Loan Pool. 1.23 "Modest Housing" means the housing has a purchase price for the type of single-family housing that does not exceed the Single Family Mortgage Limits under Section 203(b) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1709(b), as provided annually by the Seattle office of HUD. 1.24 "Mortgage Lender" means a bank or other financial institution approved by both the Commission and the City to originate Second Mortgage loans for purchase under this Agreement. Lenders who have completed House Key training requirements and are eligible to originate House Key loans will be eligible to originate House Key Bremerton Second Mortgages. 1.25 "COB CDBG" means The City of Bremerton Community Development Block Grant office and any other office or department that shall succeed to its functions with respect to single-family housing financing. 1.26 "One-on-One Pre-Purchase Housing Counseling" means face to face counseling completed by the Eligible Home Buyer(s) in a private session with an Approved Housing Counselor at an Approved Housing Counseling Agency. This counseling is to take place prior to approval of the Second Mortgage and include items described in Appendix D. A Certificate Of Completion will be provided by the Approved Housing Counselor to the Lender. House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 4 July 21,2008 1.27 "One-on-One Post Purchase Housing Counseling" means face to face counseling completed by the Eligible Homebuyer(s) not less than 3 months, but no more than 6 months after closing, in a private session with an Approved Housing Counselor at an Approved Housing Counseling Agency. If possible, this counseling session should take place with the same housing counselor as completed the One-on-One pre-purchase housing counseling. The session will include items described in Appendix D. 1.28 "Origination Agreement" means an agreement among the Commission, Servicer and a Mortgage Lender with respect to the participation of the Mortgage Lender in the Program. 1.29 "Participation Ratio" means, the following fraction, rounded to the closest hundredth of one percent, determined as of June 30, 2009: (a) the City Contribution, divided by (b) the total amount paid by the Commission for the purchase of Second Mortgages that are part of the Loan Pool between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. The Participation Ratio shall be calculated as Seventy Five Percent (75%) City Funds and Twenty Five percent (25%) Commission funds based on total Second Mortgage Loan amount never to exceed $15,000 and $5,000 respectively as defined in Section 7E of this agreement. 1.30 "Program" means the House Key Plus Bremerton Program as established by this Agreement, as more particularly described in the Program Manual attached hereto as Exhibit A. 1.31 "Program Manual" means the manual for the Program attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A, including all attachments, as such manual and attachments may be modified from time to time with the express written consent of the City and the Commission. 1.32 "Promissory Note" means the written instrument executed to evidence the Mortgagor's obligation to repay the Second Mortgage. 1.33 "Qualifying Home" means a legal dwelling unit in the City of Bremerton, where Jurisdiction is Bremerton and Zoning is City, as described by the Kitsap County Assessor, that, as of the date of purchase by an Eligible Homebuyer: (a) is "Modest Housing"; (b) satisfies federal Housing Quality Standards as defined in 24 CFR Section 982.401, and satisfies all other applicable standards in the Program Manual; and (c) may legally be sold separately from any other dwelling unit or structure, whether as a separate lot or condominium unit. Where a dwelling unit is in a detached single-family residence or townhome on its own lot, the "Qualifying Home" includes such lot and any appurtenances. Where a dwelling unit is a condominium unit, the "Qualifying Home" includes all rights in common elements and other rights appurtenant to the condominium unit. A "Qualifying Home" may be a manufactured House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 5 July 21, 2008 housing unit that meets the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards established in 24 CFR Part 3280. 1.34 "Second Mortgage" means a loan purchased by the Commission for inclusion in the Loan Pool, and the note, deed of trust and other loan documents evidencing and securing such loan. 1.35 "Servicer" means a financial institution now or hereafter under contract with the Commission to administer and service the Second Mortgages in the Loan Pool. At the time this Agreement is executed, the Servicer is identified Countrywide Bank, N.A. 2. Program and Funding; Schedule; Budget. The Program will provide downpayment and closing cost assistance to Eligible Homebuyers (herein described as Second Mortgage(s)) acquiring homes in Bremerton. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement: (a) the City will provide funds ("City Contribution") in the amount of $180,000 to finance, in part, qualified second mortgages for downpayment and closing costs assistance for low-income home buyers; and (b) the Commission will contribute funds ("Commission Contribution") from its Program Investment Fund in the net amount of $60,000. The Commission shall submit its first request for reimbursement hereunder as of July 1, 2008, no later than thirty (30) days following the end of 3rd quarter 2008 (September 30, 2008), and its final request no later than July 30, 2009. The Commission shall have no right to disbursement except for amounts covered by requests complying with this Agreement that are submitted on or before that date. 3. Commission Purchase of Second Mortgages. The Commission will purchase from Mortgage Lenders for the Loan Pool only Second Mortgages that represent loans made to Eligible Homebuyers for purposes of acquiring Qualifying Homes, and the Commission will request reimbursement from the City for 75% ofthe cost of each such Second Mortgage. 4. Origination of Second Mortgages. The Commission has entered into Origination Agreements with certain Mortgage Lenders in Kitsap County and may enter into additional Origination Agreements with Mortgage Lenders. The Commission shall ensure that, prior to origination of any Second Mortgage to be purchased for the Loan Pool, there shall be an Origination Agreement in effect with a Mortgage Lender making such loan that is consistent with this Agreement, including Exhibit A, the Program Manual. The Commission shall provide to the City, promptly upon request, a copy of each Origination Agreement and any amendments thereto. No Origination Agreement shall purport to impose any obligation or liability on the City. The Origination Agreements shall provide that the Mortgage Lenders will originate FHA or conventional, primary mortgage loans to Eligible Homebuyers and in conjunction therewith will originate and close amortizing, second lien loans evidenced by a note and deed of trust ("Second Mortgages"). Each Mortgage Lender will originate, close, and sell the Second Mortgages it originates for sale to the Commission in accordance with the Origination Agreement. 5. Reimbursement of the Commission from City Funds. A. Requests and City Reimbursements. The Commission shall submit to the City, within 30 calendar days after the end of each calendar quarter, beginning with July 2008, a House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 6 July 21, 2008 request for reimbursement in the form of Exhibit B to this Agreement, covering all Second Mortgages purchased for the Loan Pool during such quarter. Subject to the terms and conditions herein, the City shall disburse to the Commission after the receipt of a timely and complete request for reimbursement, within 20 calendar days or the City's completion of the Environmental Review as described in Section 15A of this Agreement, which ever is later, the amount approved by the City, according to Exhibit B, Form of Request for Reimbursement, as the City Loan Amount for each Second Mortgage covered by the request for reimbursement that satisfies all of the requirements of this Agreement. The Commission may not request disbursement of funds until the funds are needed for payment of eligible costs. The amount of each request must be limited to the amount needed. No reimbursement shall be made for any quarter until the City Payment due with respect to such quarter, if any, shall have been paid. B. Limits on City's Obligation. The City's obligation to disburse funds hereunder is limited to the maximum amount stated in Section 2 above and is subject to the availability to the City of sufficient funds from HUD under the HOME Program, not otherwise encumbered. The City may, in its discretion, use funds other than HOME Funds to fulfill any portion of the City's commitment hereunder. In such event all of the terms and conditions hereof shall apply as if the City had provided HOME Funds, unless expressly otherwise agreed in writing by the parties. In the event of either (a) any determination by the City or HUD that any disbursement of funds requested by the Commission hereunder, or any portion thereof, would be inconsistent with federal law or regulations applicable to HOME funds, or (b) any suspension or termination of this Agreement by the City under Section 19, the City shall not be obligated to make such disbursement, or such portion thereof. 6. Loan Receipts Account. All Loan Receipts shall be promptly deposited and held by the Commission or its Servicer in the Loan Receipts Account, which may be a non-interest- bearing account, separate from any other funds. No disbursements shall be made from the Loan Receipts Account except as authorized in this Agreement. 7. City Interest in Loan Pool and Loan Receipts Account. A. City's Undivided Interest. The parties agree that the City (i) at all times from July 1, 2008, shall hold a 75% percentage interest in each Second Mortgage in respect to which the City shall have made full or partial reimbursement to the Commission hereunder (City Loan Amount), and (ii) at all times from and after July 1, 2008 shall hold a percentage share of beneficial interest, equal to the Participation Ratio, in the Loan Pool, and in each Second Mortgage and any other obligations or other property in the Loan Pool, including all proceeds (except as otherwise expressly provided in subsection 16.1. hereof) and all security, and all other rights associated with such Second Mortgages, obligations and other property. The City's interest includes in each case an undivided interest in each Second Mortgage, which interest shall include an undivided interest in all Loan Documents delivered at any time in connection with such Second Mortgage, all monies received pursuant to such Loan Documents, all funds or accounts maintained in connection with such Loan Documents, all security, and all claims, causes of action, rights and remedies related to each Second Mortgage, and all substitutions, proceeds, replacements, renewals, extensions and amendments for and of any of the foregoing. House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 7 July 21,2008 B. Assets Held in Trust. The Commission agrees that, pending disposition as authorized hereunder, the Commission shall hold in trust for the City, or shall cause its Servicer to hold in trust for the City, to the extent of the City's interest under subsection A of this section, the Loan Pool and all such property and rights therein or associated therewith. The Commission further agrees that pending disbursement as authorized herein, it shall hold in trust for the City, or shall cause its Servicer or other financial institution, to hold in trust for the City, to the extent of the City's interests as described herein, all rights in and to the Loan Receipts Account. C. Equal Priority. The City's and the Commission's interests in the Loan Pool and each Second Mortgage therein, and in the Loan Receipts Account, shall have equal priority. D. Financial Records. The Commission's financial records and reports shall appropriately reflect the City's interest in the Loan Pool and Loan Receipts Account. E. Determination of Participation Ratio. For Eligible Households that qualify for City funds for a Second Mortgage loan; loan will be funded from City HOME funds based on a Participation Share of Seventy Five percent (75%) City funds and from Commission funds based on a Participation share of Twenty Five Percent (25%) Commission funds, never to exceed $15,000 from the City 1$5,000 from the Commission 8. Payments to City and the Commission. The Commission shall disburse, or cause the Servicer to disburse, to the City, no later than 30 calendar days after the end of each calendar semi-annual year (6 months) beginning with the semi-annual year in which this Agreement is executed, the City Payment for such semi-annual year. After payment to the City of the City Payment for any calendar semi-annual year, the Commission or Servicer may disburse or transfer from the Loan Receipts Account, for the Commission's own benefit, the Commission Payment for that semi-annual year. 9. Requirements for Second Mortgages. In order to qualify for financing by the City under this Agreement, each Second Mortgage loan shall be: (a) made only in the amount required by the Eligible Homebuyer to close the primary loan, in accordance with procedures set forth in the Program Manual; (b) for a principal amount not to exceed $20,000, with a maximum of 75% or $15,000 from the City which includes, $250 that shall be payment to an Approved Housing Counseling Agency for providing One-on-One Pre and Post Purchase Housing Counseling paid during the escrow transaction at the time of closing, , and a maximum of 25% or $5,000 from the Commission; (c) made to an Eligible Homebuyer; (d) for the purchase of a home to serve as the Eligible Homebuyer's principal residence, for a total purchase price not to exceed the lesser of the maximum determined pursuant to the Program Manual or the maximum permitted by HOME regulations for the type of property; House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 8 July 21, 2008 (e) used for (i) downpayment assistance, (ii) closing costs with respect to the primary loan and the cost of recording the deed of trust with respect to the Second Mortgage, and (iii) counseling fees to an Approved Housing Counseling Agency in an aggregate amount that does not exceed applicable guidelines, if any, established with respect to the primary mortgage loan, all as permitted by Fannie Mae or FHA (HUD) guidelines, as applicable; (t) made in connection with the origination of a first lien mortgage consistent with the Program Manual, without any fees or charges by the Mortgage Lender to the Eligible Homebuyer for the Second Mortgage, and with no more than reasonable and customary fees and charges by the Mortgage Lender to the borrower for the first lien loan; (g) evidenced by a properly executed and delivered promissory note and secured by a second deed of trust, each in the form contained in the Program Manual; (h) for a principal amount reserved to the originating Mortgage Lender In accordance with procedures set forth in the Program Manual; (i) sold to the Commission at a price of par, at the same time that the related primary mortgage is purchased by the Commission, such sale to be completed and fully documented as specified in the Program Manual, including without limitation the delivery to the Commission of all required documentation; G) made to an Eligible Homebuyer(s) who has successfully completed, as certified by the provider, a Homebuyer Education Program; (k) Made to an eligible homebuyer who has completed the Homebuyer Education Program, as defined in 1.13 and One-on- One Pre Purchase Housing Counseling, as defined in 1.24, and has committed to completing One-on One Post Purchase Housing Counseling as defined in 1.25. Pre Purchase counseling must include a full budget review and analysis with the borrower(s), credit report education and discussion of borrower( s) credit report, discussion and education on the different types of home loans and predatory lending. (1) noted on the title policy with respect to the corresponding primary loan as a subordinate lien. 10. Counseling Fee to Approved Housing Counseling Agencies: The City and the Commission will require the Eligible Homebuyer(s) to complete One-on One Pre Purchase Housing Counseling. Upon the Eligible Homebuyer(s)' completion of One-on-One Approved Housing Counseling, the Counseling Agency will provide to the Lender a Certificate of Completion. Prior to the closing of the 2nd mortgage, the lender will provide a copy of this certificate in the closing packet. At Closing, the title company will then provide payment to the Housing Counseling Agency of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250). This counseling fee will come directly from the City's portion of the Second Mortgage Loan. House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 9 July 21, 2008 11. Public Information. The City shall prepare and distribute general information regarding the Program. Prior to distribution of any informational material, the City shall provide a draft to the Commission for review. Except as may be required pursuant to requests made under applicable law, the City shall not distribute printed materials regarding the Program that have not been approved by the Commission staff. 12. Training. The Commission shall be responsible for training Mortgage Lenders and nonprofit housing counseling agency personnel with respect to the Program. 13. Reports and Records. The Commission shall provide quarterly reports to the City, not later than 30 days after the end of the preceding quarter setting forth the following information as of the last day of the prior quarter, substantially in the form of Exhibit C. This information shall be presented a on per loan basis as required for the City to complete Home Completion Reports: (a) the principal amount of the Second Mortgages in the Loan Pool, and accrued and unpaid interest; (b) the breakdown of City Loan Amount and Commission Loan Amount in the Loan Pool, and accrued and unpaid interest. (c) the number and amount of Second Mortgages that have been purchased by the Commission and the intended allocation of those Second Mortgages to the City Contribution and the Commission Contribution; (d) geographic, economic and demographic characteristics of the Eligible Homebuyers; (e) price and structure characteristics of the houses financed; (f) Second Mortgage loan production of each Mortgage Lender; (g) delinquency rates on the Second Mortgages; and (h) such other information as the City may request from time to time. The Commission shall maintain complete and accurate records of all transactions and accounts related to the Program. The Commission shall permit the City, HUD, and their agents and auditors, to inspect and copy all such records, including without limitation records maintained in electronic format, at such times as the City or HUD may request. The Commission shall, upon request of the City or HUD, promptly provide access to any and all records, including without limitation records maintained in electronic format, related to the Program or any Second Mortgage, that are or shall be maintained by any Servicer or Mortgage Lender. If so requested by the City or HUD, the Commission shall cause such records or copies thereof to be delivered to the offices of the City or HUD. House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 10 July 21,2008 14. Program Evaluation. The City and the Commission will jointly analyze the Program and evaluate it for its efficiency and effectiveness by May 1, 2009, unless such date is extended by mutual written consent, or at the time the City's funds committed in this Agreement are fully disbursed, whichever occurs first. If the Commission's funding is fully originated prior to the City's both parties agree to continue funding loans with the City's funding while the analysis occurs. Upon analysis, it will be determined whether to continue the Program, at what funding levels, and if the repayments will be used to purchase new loans. An extension of the Program may require revisions to the Program terms and conditions to simplify the Program. 15. HOME Requirements. A. Subrecioient Status; Uniform Administrative Requirements. The Commission understands and agrees that it is a "subrecipient" of HOME Funds under this Agreement, and shall comply with all requirements applicable to such subrecipients. The Commission shall carry out the Program in compliance with all Federal laws and regulations described in subpart H of24 CFR Part 92, except that the Commission does not assume the City's responsibilities for environmental review under 24 CFR Section 92.352 and the intergovernmental review process in 24 CFR Section 92.357 does not apply. The City is responsible for environmental review under 24 CFR Section 92.352 and must complete this review prior to issuing payment to the Commission under Section 5A of this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, the Commission shall comply with applicable uniform administrative requirements as described in 24 CFR Section 92.505(b) for a subrecipient of HOME Funds, and shall cause to be performed for each year while this Agreement is in effect, and timely provide to the City, an audit report in compliance with 24 CFR Section 92.506. B. Eligibility of Homes. The Commission shall ensure that all homes that are the subject of Second Mortgages included in the Loan Pool meet requirements of federal laws and regulations for the HOME Program, including 24 CFR Sections 92.217 and 92.254, and that all Second Mortgages purchased for Loan Pool involve loans made to Eligible Homebuyers and are consistent with all such laws and regulations. C. Review of Documentation Prior to Loan Origination. The Commission shall require, as a condition to purchase a Second Mortgage for the Loan Pool, that the Mortgage Lender shall provide to the Commission prior to the closing of the Second Mortgage all information necessary for the Commission to verify the eligibility of the Second Mortgage for funding under this Agreement, and the Commission shall review such information and advise the originating Mortgage Lender prior to the date set for such closing of any deficiencies in such information. D. Program Income. The City and the Commission acknowledge that the terms hereof, in particular the provisions for periodic remittance to the City of the City Payment, are intended to conform to HUD requirements by generally requiring all "program income" as defined under HOME regulations and all amounts that constitute recapture of HOME Funds under such regulations to be remitted to the City for deposit in the City's HOME account. HOME regulations, 24 CFR Section 92.2, provide in part that payments of principal and interest House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 11 July 21,2008 on loans made using HOME Funds are program income, and that when program income is generated by housing that is only partially assisted with HOME Funds or matching funds, the income shall be prorated to reflect the percentage of HOME Funds used. The parties acknowledge that the Commission's funds are not intended to be matching funds under HOME regulations. If HUD shall determine that the terms of this agreement are not sufficient to comply with HOME regulations with respect to program income or recaptured funds, the City and the Commission agree to execute and implement an amendment hereto satisfactory to HUD, including any retroactive adjustments that HUD shall deem necessary to conform to such regulations. E. Relocation and Acquisition. The Commission represents, warrants and agrees that it has taken and shall take all reasonable steps to minimize the displacement of persons (families, individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and farms) in connection with the Program. The Commission represents and warrants that in connection with each Second Mortgage the Commission shall ensure that prior to the execution of a purchase and sale agreement, the borrower clearly advises the owner in writing that it lacks the power of eminent domain and therefore is unable to acquire the property in the event negotiations fail to reach an amicable agreement, and informs the owner in writing of what the borrower believes to be the fair market value of the property. If any transaction financed by a Second Mortgage involves the temporary and/or permanent displacement of persons, the Commission represents, warrants and agrees that the Commission shall provide, at a minimum, all relocation assistance required by 24 CFR Section 42; the federal Uniform Relocation Act and regulations thereunder, 49 CFR Part 24; 24 CFR Section 92.353 and any other applicable federal laws or regulations, and shall maintain complete and accurate records demonstrating such compliance. The Commission agrees that any determination by City of the amount of relocation assistance due to any person shall be final and binding upon the Commission, unless a different determination is made by HUD at the request of such person, in which case the HUD determination shall be final and binding on the Commission. The Commission represents, warrants and agrees that no Second Mortgage will involve the purchase of any property if, in connection with such purchase and the financing thereof with HOME Funds, any tenant or former tenant would be considered a "displaced person" within the meaning of applicable federal regulations or guidelines. If the City or HUD determines that with respect to any Second Mortgage any person reasonably may be considered a displaced person, then the City may, at its option, provide relocation assistance directly to such person, and such amount shall be immediately due and payable by the Commission to City, at City's demand, in addition to all other amounts to which the City is entitled hereunder. The Commission shall maintain and provide to City on request data indicating the race and ethnicity of households (and gender of single heads of households) displaced in connection with the Program and the address and census tract of the housing to which each displaced household relocated. Such information shall be used only as a basis for further investigation as to compliance with nondiscrimination requirements. F. Lead-Based Paint. The Commission shall comply with all applicable requirements of federal, state, and local laws and regulations with regard to lead-based paint, including without limitation 24 CFR Part 35, and 24 CFR Sections 92.355 and 982.4010), to the extent applicable. The Commission shall be responsible for ensuring that all required testing and abatement activities are performed, and all disclosures made and acknowledged, as required by such regulations or other applicable laws. The Commission shall require, in connection with any House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 12 July 21,2008 Second Mortgage to be acquired for the Loan Pool, if any part of the home being purchased was constructed prior to 1978, that any defective lead-based paint surfaces are abated in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, HUD guidelines and prudent practices. G. Lobbving. The Commission hereby certifies and agrees as follows, m accordance with 31 U.S.C. Section 1352, to the best of its knowledge and belief: (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Commission, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and (3) It will require that the language of this subsection G be included in the award documents for subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. (4) This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U. S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. H. Conflict of Interest. 1. No officer, agent, employee, consultant or elected or appointed official of The City or of any subrecipient (as defined in 24 CFR Part 92) receiving HOME Funds who exercises or has exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to activities assisted by HOME Funds or who is in a position to participate in a decisionmaking process or gain inside information with respect to these activities, shall obtain any financial interest or benefit, for himself or herself or those with whom he or she has family or business ties, in the activity funded under this Agreement or in any contract or subcontract or agreement with respect thereto or the proceeds thereof; nor shall (s)he for one year after completion of his or her tenure with the City or such subrecipient obtain any such financial interest or benefit. The Commission shall incorporate in all such contracts or subcontracts a provision prohibiting any such interest. In addition, no owner, House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 13 July 21, 2008 developer or sponsor of a project assisted with HOME Funds (or officer, employee, agent, elected or appointed official or consultant of the owner, developer or sponsor) may occupy a HOME- assisted housing unit. No person providing consultant services in an employer-employee type relationship shall receive more than a reasonable rate of compensation for personal services paid with HOME Funds, and in no event shall such compensation exceed the limits in effect under any applicable law. All such consultant services shall be evidenced by written agreements that detail the responsibilities, standards and compensation {24 C.F.R. Sections 92.356, 92.358} 2. In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction or rehabilitation and services the Commission shall ensure compliance with the provisions of24 CFR Section 84.42. The Commission shall incorporate in all contracts or subcontracts using HOME Funds a provision prohibiting any conflict of interest prohibited by this subsection. 3. No HOME Funds shall be lent to any officer, director, or person serving in a similar capacity for the Commission, or to any member of the immediate family of any such person, nor shall any loan of HOME Funds be made for the purchase of any property, or of a loan secured by any property, in which any such person or family member has (or had, prior the purchase of such property with the proceeds of such loan) an interest, or in any transaction in which any such person acts as a real estate broker or agent, mortgage broker, or in any similar capacity. I. Reversion of Assets. Upon expiration of this Agreement, the Commission must transfer to the City any HOME Funds on hand at the time of expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of HOME Funds. J. Agreements with Others. If the Commission provides HOME Funds to for- profit owners or developers, nonprofit owners or developers, subrecipients, homeowners, homebuyers, tenants receiving tenant-based rental assistance, or contractors, the Commission must have a written agreement that meets the requirements of24 CFR Section 92.504. K. Flood Insurance Protection. If any property for which a Second Mortgage is purchased is in a special flood hazard area as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, then the Commission shall ensure that flood insurance is and shall remain in effect, in accordance with Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. Section 4001). L. Affirmative marketing. The City is responsible for affirmative marketing, in particular to Bremerton residents consistent with 24 CFR Section 92.351 and the City's Consolidated Plan. 16. Commission's Right to Relv; Program Manuals A. House Kev Plus Bremerton Program Manual. For purposes of its duty to comply with HOME regulations, the Commission shall have the right to rely on the Program Manual (updated as provided below) and this Agreement as incorporating or describing House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 14 July 21, 2008 the HUD conditions and requirements made applicable by reason of the use of HOME funds, and to rely: 1) on the income limits and property purchase price limits as set forth in the Program Manual, until the Commission shall receive notice than an amendment to the Program Manual revising such limits is required; and, 2) on the forms contained in the Program Manual, as provided or approved by the City and as now or hereafter revised as may be required by written notice from the City to the Commission, as sufficient, when properly and timely completed, signed and delivered, and unless the Commission shall have knowledge or notice contrary to the information stated therein, to satisfY the requirements for documentation of compliance with the particular regulations or requirements for which the forms are designed, provided that the forms used are all of the forms applicable to the facts of the particular loan pursuant to the terms of the Program Manual. B. Notice from the City. The Commission shall, promptly upon written notice from the City of the changes required, revise the Program Manual (including any forms attached thereto) and provide such revisions to Mortgage Lenders. C. General House Kev Program Manual. The parties acknowledge that some requirements of the HOME Program are intended to be satisfied by compliance with the terms of the more general House Key Manual of the Commission as now in effect, as incorporated by reference in the Program Manual (to the extent not inconsistent therewith), and are therefore not described specifically herein or in the House Key Plus Program Manual. 17. Second Mortgage Servicing and Administration. A. Direct Servicing or Servicing Agreement. So long as this Agreement remains in effect, the Commission shall either (a) maintain in effect a servicing agreement with a Servicer, consistent with the terms of this Agreement and without cost to the City, for the servicing and administration of all Second Mortgages in the Loan Pool; or (b) directly administer and service such Second Mortgages consistent with the terms hereof. If there are any assets in the Loan Pool other than Second Mortgages, the Commission shall have the responsibility to service and administer such assets. In any agreement with a Servicer, the Commission shall ensure that the obligations and authority of the Servicer are consistent with those of the Commission under this Section 16, and that the Servicer performs and observes such provisions. The Commission may delegate any of its authority under this Section 16 to the Servicer, and may satisfY any obligation under this Section 16 by causing the Servicer to perform, unless otherwise expressly stated herein or in the Program Manual. The Commission shall provide to the City at least ten (10) days prior to execution any proposed contract with a Servicer and any proposed amendment thereto. The Commission shall not enter into a contract with a servicer, or amendment, if the City reasonably objects to the qualifications or record of the Servicer, or to any terms of the proposed contract or amendment. House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 15 July 21, 2008 B. Fees or Compensation. The Commission may charge Eligible Homebuyers a one-time fee, not to exceed $40.00, to recoup its costs of administering the Program. The Commission shall not be entitled to any fee for acting as servicer, and all costs and expenses incurred by the Commission in performing its obligations pursuant to this Agreement shall be at the Commission's sole cost and expense, except and to the extent otherwise provided in this Agreement. No costs or fees of a Servicer shall be deducted from any payments on Second Mortgages, except late charges if so provided. C. General Duty to Service; Acceleration on Certain Events. The Commission shall be generally responsible for loan administration and servicing for the life of each Second Mortgage. The Commission shall administer and service the Second Mortgages in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and in a manner consistent with prudent loan servicing practices for similar loans. Without limiting the foregoing, (a) the Commission shall proceed diligently to collect all payments due under the terms of each Second Mortgage as they become due, and shall perform such other customary duties, furnish such other reports and information and execute such other documents in connection with its duties under this Agreement as the City may from time to time reasonably require; and (b) to the full extent permitted by applicable law, upon any event described in the Loan Documents for any Second Mortgage upon which the principal balance may be declared due and payable when the property or an interest therein is transferred or the property is no longer the principal residence of the Eligible Homebuyer to whom the Second Mortgage loan was made, the Commission shall promptly declare the principal balance due and payable in full and shall diligently seek to collect all amounts owing on the Second Mortgage. D. Records and Files. The Commission shall maintain, or cause the Servicer to maintain and shall deliver to the City promptly on request, all records necessary to satisfY the requirements of 24 CFR Section 92.508 with respect to the Second Mortgages and the activities conducted under this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, the Commission shall maintain or cause the Servicer to maintain a separate file for each Second Mortgage. The file must contain the property address and census tract number; number of bedrooms in unit; owner name, address, and phone number; form of ownership; type of project; number of units if not single-family; and household characteristics including income, family size, racial and ethnic group of household members and whether there is a single head of household (including sex thereof), disability if information is volunteered by an applicant, and a listing of all costs and sources of funds related to the purchase. Each file must contain all of the following except as specifically noted below: Loan Application Copy of Purchase Agreement Copy of Promissory Note (original shall be kept in a fireproof safe) Deed of Trust Accurate Truth-in-Lending Statements with acknowledgements of receipt by all borrowers House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 16 July 21, 2008 Appraisal of home purchased and evidence of borrower's receipt of a copy thereof Credit Report Closing statement for purchase of home (HUD-l form) Title Insurance Policy in favor of the Commission or Mortgage Lender in the principal amount of the Second Mortgage (Lender's Extended Coverage, showing no liens for money owing, except governmental charges, prior to the Deed of Trust except as permitted under this Agreement) Lead-based paint report for the home (if any portion was built before 1978) Income and family size certification, and supporting documents Disclosure statement signed by the home buyer concerning lead-based paint poisoning if the building in which the purchased unit is located was constructed wholly or in part prior to 1978. Records demonstrating that the purchased unit meets applicable housing code and housing quality standards. Documents showing that the combination of federal assistance and any other subsidy is not any more than is necessary to provide affordable housing. Documents demonstrating compliance with federal displacement, relocation, and acquisition requirements. All information and data required for the City to complete the HOME Completion Report (HUD-40096). E. Transfer of Second Mortgages. The Commission shall not, without the express written consent of the City, sell, assign, or encumber any Second Mortgage or any interest therein. F. Notices of Foreclosures or Legal Actions. If the Commission shall provide any statutory notice to commence foreclosure proceedings, or any notice of trustee's sale, or if the Commission shall commence any legal action against a borrower or for foreclosure, or if the Commission shall receive any notice of such action by any other holder of a lien on the property subject to any Second Mortgage in the Loan Pool, the Commission shall provide a copy of such notice, or the complaint in case of any legal action, to the City at the same time as it is first provided or sent to the borrower or property owner, recorded, or filed with a court, whichever is earliest. If the Commission shall receive notice from any other holder of a lien on any home for which a Second Mortgage loan is made, of any intent to foreclose, trustee's sale, or legal action House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 17 July 21,2008 to foreclose such lien, the Commission shall promptly provide a copy of such notice to the City. If so requested by the City, the Commission shall provide copies to the City of further documents in any proceeding of the type referred to in this subsection, promptly upon the Commission's receipt or delivery thereof, as applicable. G. Monitoring, Enforcement, Modifications and Forbearance. The Commission shall monitor compliance with, and enforce, as permitted by applicable law and in accordance with reasonable policies of loan administration generally prevailing in the single family mortgage industry, the terms of the Second Mortgages in the Loan Pool. Except as expressly authorized herein or in the Program Manual, the Commission shall not, without the written consent of the City: (i) agree to the modification, waiver, or release of any provisions of a Second Mortgage; (ii) take or omit to take any action that would release any obligor or any other person from any liability for the payment of money or the performance of any material obligation under any Loan Document, other than waiver of late charges and/or default interest; (iii) release or subordinate any security securing any of the obligations of any obligor under a Second Mortgage, except for release upon full payment, or payment of an amount determined by the Commission or Servicer in good faith to be at least as much as could reasonably be collected from enforcing its rights in such security for the Second Mortgage, (iv) finally settle, compromise or adjust any insurance claim that is more than the unpaid balance of the Second Mortgage; (v) bid for, purchase or acquire any property subject to any Second Mortgage, whether by conveyance in lieu of foreclosure, by purchase at foreclosure or creditor's sale, or otherwise, or (vi) consent to or approve any sale, transfer or conveyance of all or any part of the real property subject to a Second Mortgage, or any assumption of any Second Mortgage. The Commission shall have the right, without notice to or consent from the City, to grant to any Eligible Homebuyer, in the exercise of the Commission's reasonable judgment, any extension of time or forbearance for the performance of any obligation or condition under a Second Mortgage, and to allow any reinstatement or plan of cure, to the extent consistent with the Program Manual, provided that l)without the written consent of the City, the Commission shall not waive, release, or fail to enforce within a reasonable time provisions for acceleration of a Second Mortgage if the home ceases to be the principal residence of the Eligible Homebuyer and 2) it does not extend beyond the original term of the loan and if so, the Commission must address the statuatory limits on collection of a loan as mandated by Washington State Law. The Commission may waive late charges, or default interest, or both, on condition that some or all past due installments be paid. H. Property Insurance. The Commission shall ensure that the property subject to each Second Mortgage is at all times insured by a property insurance policy providing coverage in an amount not less than required by the loan documents, in which the Commission is named a loss payee pursuant to a standard mortgage clause or its equivalent. If the borrower shall fail to maintain such insurance, then unless the first lien lender shall promptly "force place" replacement property insurance, the Commission shall, or shall cause the Servicer to, "force place" replacement property insurance at the borrower's expense. I. Compliance with Statutes and Regulations. The Commission shall obey all laws of the United States, the State of Washington and the ordinances, regulations, and codes of The City. House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 18 July 21, 2008 18. Nondiscrimination. A. Federal Requirements. No person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with HOME Funds. The Commission shall comply fully with the requirements of the Fair Housing Act (42 US.C. Sections 3601-20) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 100; Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12259 (3 CFR, 1958-1963 Comp., p. 652 and 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 307) (Equal Opportunity in Housing) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 107. The Commission shall comply fully with all requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 US.c. 2000d et seq., which provides that no person in the United States shall on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance; and with HUD regulations implementing such requirements, 24 C.F.R. Part 1. {24 C.F.R. Section 92.350(a)} The Commission shall ensure compliance with Executive Order 11246, entitled "Equal Opportunity" (3 CFR, 1958-1963 Comp., p.339), as amended, and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, 41 C.F.R. Part 60, which provide that no person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in all phases of employment during the performance of federal contracts and subcontracts, and The Commission shall take affirmative action to ensure fair treatment in employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection for training or apprenticeship. The Commission shall comply fully with all of the requirements and prohibitions of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.c. Sections 6101-07) and implementing regulations at 24 C.F.R. Part 146 and those of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 US.C. Section 794), and implementing regulations at 24 C.F.R. Part 8. B. Equal Employment Opportunity. The Commission shall comply, and shall require all Mortgage Lenders, contractors and subcontractors to comply, with all applicable equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination laws of the United States, the State of Washington, and The City of Bremerton, including the Bremerton Municipal Code ("BMC"), notably BMC Ch. 2.28, and rules, regulations, orders, and directives of the associated administrative agencies and their officers. C. Fair Contracting Practices. Each party is required to comply with the Bremerton Municipal Code Section 2.76 (Procurement and Disposal Code). Conduct made unlawful by that ordinance constitutes a breach of contract. Engaging in an unfair contracting practice may also result in the imposition of a civil fine or forfeiture under the Bremerton Municipal Code as well as various civil remedies. 19. Indemnitv. House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 19 July 21, 2008 A. By the Commission. The Commission agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees and assigns, against any and all claims, costs, liability and damage arising from the negligent or otherwise wrongful acts, or from omissions to perform acts required of the Commission by this Agreement, by the Commission and its contractors and subcontractors, and their respective officers or employees, in connection with the Program or with the Second Mortgages. The Commission waives, solely with respect to the City, its immunity under RCW Title 51, Industrial Insurance. The Commission and the City acknowledge that this waiver has been specifically negotiated and that the City would not enter into this Agreement absent this waiver. This indemnity provision shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement. B. By City. The City agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Commission and its officers, employees and assigns, against any and all claims, costs, liability and damage arising from the negligent or otherwise wrongful acts, or from omissions to perform acts required of the City by this Agreement, by the City and its officers or employees. The City waives, solely with respect to the Commission, its immunity under RCW Title 51, Industrial Insurance. Commission and City acknowledge that this waiver has been specifically negotiated and that the Commission would not enter into this Agreement absent this waiver. This indemnity provision shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement. 20. Remedies. A. General. If either party shall fail to comply with any obligation of such party under this Agreement, then such party shall be in default, and if such default is not cured within thirty (30) days after written notice to such party, then the other party shall have the right to enforce the terms of this Agreement by any remedies available at law or in equity. B. Termination or Suspension by the City. In accordance with 24 CFR Section 85.43, in addition to any other rights and remedies, the City may suspend or terminate this Agreement if the Commission materially fails to comply with any term of the Agreement. C. The Commission's Purchase Obligation for Ineligible Loans or Failure to Enforce Recapture. If after any Second Mortgage shall have been included in the Loan Pool, either (1) the City or HUD shall determine that such Second Mortgage was not eligible for use of HOME Funds; or (2) the Commission shall default on any of its obligations with respect to the administration or servicing of a Second Mortgage and as a result of such default the principal balance of a Second Mortgage cannot be declared due after, or cannot be collected within one year after, an event upon which recapture of HOME Funds for the Second Mortgage is required by HOME regulations, then in either such case, except as otherwise provided below in subsection D of this Section, upon thirty (30) days' notice from the City, the Commission shall purchase from the City the House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 20 July 21,2008 City's entire beneficial interest in such Second Mortgage for an amount determined as follows: (i) if such repurchase obligation becomes payable on or after July I, 2008, an amount equal to the product of the then outstanding balance of principal and interest of such Second Mortgage, multiplied by the Participation Ratio. On the date when such amount becomes payable such Second Mortgage shall be removed from the Loan Pool. D. Ineligible Loans Where the Commission Not at Fault. In any case under clause (1) of subsection C. of this Section in which the Commission gives written notice to the City, within 15 days after notice to the Commission of a determination of ineligibility, that the Second Mortgage was determined to be eligible by the Commission based upon false information provided by the borrower or the originating Mortgage Lender, if the Commission shall not have been negligent in purchasing the Second Mortgage for the Program, the Commission shall not be obligated to purchase the City's interest from its own funds so long as the Commission shall diligently pursue remedies against the originating Mortgage Lender and/or the borrower. If in such case the originating Mortgage Lender shall repurchase the Second Mortgage, then the Commission shall use the proceeds to purchase the City's interest as set forth above in subsection C of this Section. 21. Term of Agreement: Survival. Unless earlier terminated by mutual agreement, or by the City pursuant to Section 19, this Agreement shall remain in effect until ninety days after all of the following shall have occurred: all Second Mortgages shall have been paid in full or otherwise satisfied; all money to which the holder of any Second Mortgage is or may become entitled has been collected by the Commission; any property other than money received by the Commission, or to which the Commission may be entitled, in respect of any obligations or assets in the Loan Pool or the security therefor, has been sold or otherwise disposed of, and the proceeds thereof received by the Commission; the City has been paid the City Payment for all periods in which any Loan Receipts have been collected; and the Commission has delivered to the City a final accounting thereof. Notwithstanding expiration or other termination hereof, all provisions hereof required by HOME regulations shall survive and remain in effect to the extent required by such regulations, and all provisions requiring the maintenance of records and allowing access thereto, shall remain in effect for 7 years after such termination. 22. No Partnership or Joint Venture. A. Nothing herein is intended to create any partnership or joint venture, nor to authorize either party to bind the other to any obligation in favor of any third party. B. No officer, employee, agent or representative of the Commission shall represent himself or herself to be an officer or employee of the City, nor as authorized to bind the City, nor shall any such person make any claim, demand or application to or for any right or privilege applicable to any officer or employee of the City, including but not limited to Worker's Compensation coverage, Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Social Security Benefits or retirement membership or credit. The Commission shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any such claim or demand. House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 21 July 21, 2008 C. No officer, employee, agent or representative of City shall represent himself or herself to be an officer or employee of the Commission, nor as authorized to bind the Commission, nor shall any such person make any claim, demand or application to or for any right or privilege applicable to any officer or employee of the Commission, including but not limited to Worker's Compensation coverage, Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Social Security Benefits or retirement membership or credit. The City shall indemnify and hold the Commission harmless from any such claim or demand. 23. No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing herein is intended to create any legal right or remedy for any third party, except to the extent that the United States may have rights or remedies related to the obligations of the Commission to comply with provisions, laws and regulations applicable because of the use of HOME Funds. 24. Entire Agreement. Amendments~ No Waiver. This Agreement, including the attachments hereto and documents incorporated by reference as provided herein, constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. The parties hereto may amend or modify the terms of this Agreement only by a written document signed by both parties. No course of dealing shall be construed to alter any obligations, rights or remedies hereunder. No waiver of any rights or remedies under this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing signed by an authorized officer of the party granting such waiver, and any such waiver that may be granted as to any particular breach hereof shall constitute a waiver as to any other breach. No consent to, approval of, or failure to object to, any agreement or document with terms or conditions contrary to the terms of this Agreement shall constitute, or be construed as, a modification or waiver of any terms of this Agreement. No delay in taking any action or giving any notice shall in any way impair any rights or remedies of either party. 25. Notices~ Designated Representatives. The City and the Commission designate the following as their primary representatives and contacts with respect to the administration of this Agreement and the Program. These designees may be substituted for by written notice to the addresses below. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given to a party at the respective address or facsimile number below, or at such other address or number as shall have been provided by notice in accordance with this Section, and shall be effective two working days after mailing, postage prepaid, or when received by facsimile during normal working hours. City Representative: Phedra Elliott CDBG/HOME Coordinator 345 6th Street, Suite 600 Bremerton, W A 98337 Telephone: (360) 473-5211 Fax: (360) 473-5278 Email: phedra.elliott@ci.bremerton.wa.us House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 22 July 21,2008 Commission Representative: Dee Taylor, Director Homeownership Division 1000 Second Avenue, Suite 2700 Seattle, Washington 98104-1046 Telephone: (206) 464-7139 Fax: (206) 587-5113 Email: dtaylor@wshfc.org 26. Construction; Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement is the product of negotiation and shall not be construed against any party as the drafter of any provision hereof. This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and, to the extent applicable, federal law. If any provision hereof or of any attachment hereto shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement and any such attachment shall not be affected by such determination. If there shall be any irreconcilable conflict between or among the following, this Agreement shall be interpreted to give priority in the following order: (a) Applicable federal laws and regulations; (b) Applicable State laws and regulations; (c) Applicable City ordinances; (d) This Agreement, as it may be amended in writing; (e) The Program Manual, as it may be amended with written approval of the City and the Commission; (t) Other documents that receive the written consent or written approval of the parties pursuant to this Agreement. Venue of any action arising out of this Agreement shall be exclusively in Kitsap County, Washington. Executed this 21 st day of July, 2008. House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 23 July 21, 2008 G FINANCE COMMISSION APPROVED AS TO FORM: Bre1$i=Y^ By: zf" , ORAL AGREEMENTS OR ORAL COMMITMENTS TO LOAN MONEY. EXTEND CREDIT. OR TO FORBEAR FROM ENFORCING REPAYMENT OF A DEBT ARE NOT ENFORCEABLE UNDER WASHINGTON LAW Exhibits: Exhibit A: Program Manual, Attachments to Program Manual Exhibit B: Form of Request for Reimbursement Exhibit C: Quarterly Report Form Exhibit D: Report of Half Yearly Principal and Interest Payments to the City Exhibit E: Professional Services Agreement with Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority and Professional Services Agreement with American Financial Solutions. House Key Plus Bremerton Agreement 24 July 21, 2008 . " .J#__/' Exhibit A - Program Manual HOUSE KEY PLUS BREMERTON DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION House Key Plus Bremerton is a pilot downpayment assistance program for use with the House Key first mortgage program. House Key Plus Bremerton was created from a partnership between the Commission and the City of Bremerton's Community Development Block Grant/HOME Program. PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY 1. The first mortgage must be a 30 year Fixed MyCommunityMortgage, House Key Teacher, Freddie Mac Home Possible, or FHA 203(b) or 234(c) House Key Loan. 2. The Borrower's income must not exceed the House Key Plus Bremerton requirements (see limits in this Section). 3. The Borrower must not have owned a home at any time in the three years preceding the closing of the Second Mortgage, unless the property is located in a House Key first mortgage Targeted Area and a) any individual who is a displaced homemaker may not be excluded because that individual, while a homemaker, previously owned a home with his or her former spouse or partner; and b) any individual who is a single parent or guardian of a minor child may not be excluded because that individual previously owned a home with his or her spouse or partner. 4. The Borrower must demonstrate a need for assistance (see Calculating House Key Plus Bremerton Income in this Section) 5. The property must be located within the Bremerton city limits, per the Kitsap County Assessor. 6. The Borrower must attend a Commission-sponsored home buyer education seminar prior to reserving funds. 7. The Borrower(s) must attend One-on-One Pre Purchase and Post Purchase Counseling with an approved Housing Counselor from an approved Agency. Please see Appendix D for details. 8. The Seller must sign the "Disclosure of HOME Program Requirements" form (#19.10). (See House Key Plus Bremerton "Program Forms" at the end of this Section for all program forms). 9. The Seller must sign the "Estimated Fair Market Value Notice" form (#19.11). 10. The property must comply with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Lead Paint Safety Requirements and HUD Housing Quality Standards. See Property in this Section for additional information. (Rev. 04/25/08) DOWNPAYMENTPROGRAMS 19.1 '1...... '..' INCOME LIMITS Households earning 80% or less of the Silverdale- Bremerton Metropolitan Statistical Area median income, adjusted for household size, may qualify for a maximum loan amount of up to $20,000. To be eligible for the Program, an applicant's Annualized Gross Household Income* (as of the date of signing the purchase agreement, in the case of new home being constructed, or as of the date of purchase, in the case of an existing home) must not exceed: 1 Person $39,150 2 Person $44,700 3 Person $50,300 4 Person $55,900 5 Person $60,350 6 Person $64,850 7 Person $69,300 8 Person $73,800 * Annualized Gross Household Income as of 3/2008. Subject to change, as updated. COMBINED LOAN TO VALUE (CLTV) FHA - Cannot exceed 100% of FHA's Acquisition Cost. FHA's Acquisition Cost does not include Second Mortgage fees. MyCommunityMortgage = 105% Freddie Mac Home Possible - TL TV of 105% BUYDOWNS Buydowns are not allowed for House Key Plus Bremerton. Furthermore, if the Borrower's first mortgage is an FHA temporary buydown, the buydown cannot be paid by the Borrower's assets and must be paid for by the seller or the Mortgage Lender with documentation in the file. First mortgage temporary buydown funds paid by the seller or the Mortgage Lender are not included on the Subsidy Worksheet. RESERVATIONS Reservations for House Key Plus Bremerton Second Mortgages are made at the same time as the House Key first mortgage loan reservation. Funds are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Mortgage Lenders may reserve the maximum allowable House Key Plus Bremerton funds for their Borrower since cash to close cannot be exactly determined at loan reservation. The underwriter will complete the House Key House Key Plus Bremerton Subsidy Worksheet form at underwriting approval to determine the exact amount of funds needed. Increases in the reservation amount are subject to the availability of funds. (Rev. 04/25/08) DOWNPAYMENTPROGRAMS 19.2 .._--./ BORROWER'S CASH TO CLOSE The Borrower's downpayment requirement is 1/2% of the purchase price or $1,000, whichever is greater. Gifts are allowable up to 50% of the Borrower's portion of the required downpayment. CALCULATING HOUSE KEY PLUS BREMERTON INCOME The calculation used by underwriters to determine income for the House Key Plus Bremerton Second Mortgage is the same as the calculation used to determine income for the House Key first mortgage as shown in Section 3 of the House Key Manual. Please contact the Commission if you need assistance calculating income. After the applicant's income for the Second Mortgage has been calculated, refer to the income chart in this Section to determine if the applicant is at or below 80% of area median income. The House Key Plus Bremerton Second Mortgage loan amount is the amount of need as established on the Mortgage Subsidy Worksheet form (#19.12.1-2). The House Key Plus Bremerton Second Mortgage loan amount is the lesser of: A) Amount of need as established by the Mortgage Subsidy Worksheet calculated by the underwriter; or B) $20,000 for families at 80% or less of area median income, adjusted for household size. On the Mortgage Subsidy Worksheet, if the Borrower's front-end ratio (PITI/Income) is less than 25% based on household compliance income, the underwriter will decrease the amount of subsidy to bring down the front-end ratio to acceptable assistance base levels for gap financing. If the Borrower fails to meet the ratio test, then the underwriter can proceed using House Key Plus. The underwriter will calculate the House Key Plus Bremerton Mortgage loan amount using the Subsidy Worksheet at underwriting approval to determine the exact amount of funds needed. The forms should be completed using a current VOD or bank statements and should be adjusted as the Borrower's situation changes. The underwriter determines the amount of cash required by the Borrower to close the transaction. Stocks, bonds, IRAs, 401(k)s, mutual funds, life insurance policies and annuities, and liquid assets are not included in the calculation. The Borrower may keep, but is not required to have, $5,000 or three month's payment for Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance (PITI), whichever is greater, in reserves left after closing. Subtract the proposed reserve amount from the total amount of verified assets available at underwriting approval. If the amount is less than or equal to 0 enter "0" on the appropriate form. (Rev. 07/19/07) DOWNP A YMENT PROGRAMS 19.3 .\ . · House Key Plus Bremerton funds are used for down payment, closing costs, and pre- paids. . House Key Plus Bremerton funds cannot be used to buy either the first or second mortgage down. · House Key Plus Bremerton funds cannot be used to payoff bills or liens of the Borrower. If the Borrower is required by underwriting to payoff these items, these items must be satisfied prior to closing and verification of the Borrower's funds for the Subsidy Worksheet form should be determined after the funds have cleared the Borrower's accounts. House Key Plus Bremerton funds cannot be used to replenish the Borrower's bank account if they do not have reserves in the bank after closing. . House Key Plus Bremerton funds cannot be used to pay for repairs to the property. Furthermore, if the Borrower chooses to pay for repairs from their own funds, escrow holdbacks must be for an exact bid from contractor. In order to avoid cash back, escrow cannot over collect Borrower funds (i.e., 1 ~ times). Please refer to Page 2.5 (Escrow Holdbacks) and Page 4.2 (Acquisition Cost) of the House Key Manual. In order to avoid cash back issues at closing, the Mortgage Lender should re-calculate the need after receiving an estimated HUD-l closing statement from the escrow company. Adjustments should be made to the loan amount if necessary prior to releasing loan documents. If in doubt, it is always a good idea to reduce the loan amount slightly than risk the chance of the Borrower receiving cash back. CASH BACK In no event will House Key Plus Bremerton funds result in cash back to the Borrower. Please refer to Page 13.3 of House Key Manual for further instructions. MORTGAGE DETAILS Interest Rate 3.00% interest, amortized over 15 years, or due when the property is sold, transferred, or ceases to be the borrower's primary residence. Loan Term 15 years Maximum Program Loan Amount $20,000, based on need. Shared Appreciation Calculated by taking the amount of the House Key Plus Bremerton Second Mortgage and dividing it by the purchase price. Resulting percentage is in full effect for the first year. Beginning in Year 2 the percentage is reduced one-ninth (11.11 %) each year to 0%. The amount of shared appreciation that the Borrower will owe will depend on the Borrower's net proceeds at the time of sale. The repayment is then calculated as net proceeds multiplied by the shared (Rev. 04/25/08) DOWNPAYMENTPROGRAMS 19.4 '.. .'---" appreciation percentage. Some exceptions to shared appreciation do apply at the discretion of the City of Bremerton. Shared appreciation is subject to Washington State Maximum Usury laws. Assumptions House Key Plus Bremerton loans are NOT assumable. Late Charge 4% PROPERTY Purchase Price Limit May NOT exceed $451,250. Lead-Based Paint and Housing Quality Standards Mortgage Lenders must provide a copy ofHUD's "Lead Paint Safety" Field Guide (6/1999) (HUD #1779-LHC) to appraisers and instruct them to specifically address the condition of the paint and note any areas of deterioration. Mortgage Lenders are also required to have the appraiser complete HUD's Housing Choice Voucher Program Inspection Checklist form HUD- 52580 (3/2001) to ensure the property meets HUD's Housing Quality Standards. If the appraiser identifies areas of deteriorated paint, the Mortgage Lender must provide a written letter to the Seller, notifying them that the paint deterioration must be corrected in a lead paint- safe manner. Once the paint condition has been corrected, the appraiser must re-certify the painted surfaces of the home. Property Occupancy Properties that are currently occupied by a tenant, other than the House Key Plus Bremerton Borrower, are NOT eligible properties. The Seller must sign the "Disclosure of HOME Program Requirements" form (#19.10) stating that the property is not tenant occupied (other than by the Program borrower) and that no displacement of an individual(s) has occurred or shall occur. Seller Notices Because federal funds are used in House Key Plus Bremerton, the Seller must be informed that 1) the Borrower does not have the power of eminent domain or condemnation to use to acquire the property if negotiations between the Seller and the Borrower fail to result in an amicable agreement and 2) prior to the closing of the sale, the Mortgage Lender must provide the Seller with a written estimate of the fair market value of the property. The "Disclosure of HOME Program Requirements" form (#19.10) is used to provide notice to the Seller of these requirements. (Rev. 04/25/08) DOWNPAYMENTPROGRAMS 19.5 ).- '; ',' Once the Mortgage Lender has the appraised value and before the loan closes, the Seller must be notified using the "Estimated Fair Market Value Notice" form (#19.11). If the estimated fair market value of the property is in excess of the contract price, the Seller may withdraw from the selling agreement. PRE-CLOSING COMPLIANCE REVIEW Documents submitted to the Commission with the Pre-closing Compliance Review file: 1) Original of "Disclosure of HOME Program Requirements" form (#19.10). 2) Original of "Estimated Fair Market Value Notice" form (#19.11). 3) Original "House Key Plus Bremerton Subsidy Worksheet" form (#19.12.1-2). 4) Copy of page 1 of the property appraisal 5) Copy of completed HUD' s Housing Choice Voucher Program Inspection Checklist (312001) (HUD-52580). CLOSING AND DELIVERING THE LOAN Program Application Fee There is a $40.00 program application fee for House Key Plus Bremerton loans. This amount will be subtracted from the amount reimbursed to the Mortgage Lender. This fee must be disclosed on the Second Mortgage "Truth-in-Lending" form (#19.13.1-2) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement. Housing Counseling Fee There is a $250 fee that will be provided to the Housing Counseling Agency that conducted the One-On-One Pre Purchase Counseling and has committed to conducting the One-on-One Post Purchase Counseling. This amount will be subtracted from the amount reimbursed to the Mortgage Lender. This fee must be disclosed on the Second Mortgage "Truth-in-Lending" form (#19.13.1-2) and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement. The Lender must provide the Certificate of Completion at the time of closing, in order for this fee to be paid. Document Submitted to the Commission with the Post-closing Compliance Review File Accurate copy of the final "Truth-in-Lending" form (#19.13.1-2) for the Second Mortgage. Funding Mortgage Lenders fund the Second Mortgage at loan closing. Documents submitted to Countrywide 1) Original accurate final "Truth-in-Lending for the Second Mortgage" (#19.13.1-2) 2) House Key Plus Seattle second mortgage notes and Deeds of Trust are originated under the Commission's name; 3) The Master Servicer will purchase your loans with a copy of the Deed of Trust with the original recorded copies to follow. Please indicate marital status of Borrower on House Key Plus Bremerton Deed of Trust. (Rev. 04/25/08) DOWNP A YMENT PROGRAMS 19.6 ,. . '...4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Hazard Insurance Hazard insurance is required sufficient to cover both the first and second mortgages, or the maximum insurable value of the property whichever is less. The policy must contain a guaranteed replacement cost endorsement. Binder must indicate the first loan be payable to Countrywide Bank, FSB. using the standard Mortgagee clause as written as shown on Page 2.5. Please refer to Page 2.4 for more information. Binder must indicate the second loan be payable to the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, its successors and/or assigns, c/o Countrywide Bank, FSB., P.O. Box 961206, FTWX-22, Fort Worth, TX 76161 .(use Countrywide Bank, FSB, TPRP-220PS, P.O. Box 2962, Phoenix AZ, 85062-2962 if the insurance carrier is Farmers, Safeco, State Farm, and Metlife). Title Insurance Title insurance coverage is required for the first mortgage only. The Second Mortgage appears as a lien of record in second position when the policy is issued. As title insurance is not required for House Key Plus Bremerton, the Mortgage Lender is not allowed to charge a title fee on the Second Mortgage. (Rev. 04/25/08) DOWNPA YMENT PROGRAMS 19.7 ~ . , HOUSE KEY PLUS BREMERTON PROGRAM FORMS ORIGINATION AND LOAN PRE-CLOSING Name of Form, Date of Form, Page Number Disclosure of HOME Program Requirements (3/31/04) (19.1 0). Estimated Fair Market Value Notice (3/31/04) (19.11). House Key Plus Bremerton Subsidy Worksheet (07/19/07) (19.12.1-2). House Key Plus Bremerton Truth-in Lending (07/19/07) (19.13.1-2). HUD's Lead Paint Safety Field Guide (6/1999) (HUD #1 779-LHC). HUD's Housing Choice Voucher Program Inspection Checklist (3/2001) (HUD-52580). Certificate of Completion for One-on-One Pre Purchase Housing Counseling LOAN CLOSING Name of Form, Date of Form, Page Number House Key Plus Bremerton Promissory Note, (07/19/07) (19.14.1-8). House Key Plus Bremerton Deed of Trust, 02/16/05) (19.15.1-15). OTHER Name of Form, Date of Form, Page Number Lender Checklist (02/16/05) (19.16) - For lender use only (Rev. 07/19/07) DOWNP A YMENT PROGRAMS 19.8 Exhibit B House Key Plus Bremerton Reimbursement Request Agency Name: Washington State Housing Finance Commission Agency Address: 1000 Second Avenue, Suite 2700 Seattle, W A 98104 Contact Person: Dee Taylor Director, Homeownership Programs Telephone Number: 206.287.4413 Fax Number: 206.587.5113, Request Number: Period: to Fund Program Amount Allocated Previous Balance Amount this Request Reimbursements Remainin2 City WSHFC /' Total: Total City funds requested this period: Number of Loans this period: Total number of program loans: In accordance with the Agreement the following is attached to this request: · The principal amount of the Second Mortgages in the Loan Pool, and accrued and unpaid interest; · Geographic, economic and demographic characteristics of the Eligible Homebuyers; · Price and structure characteristics of the houses financed; · Second Mortgage loan production of each Mortgage Lender; and · Delinquency rates on the Second Mortgages. Certification: 1, the undersigned, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that this request represents eligible expenses incurred by the Agency to provide the services rendered in full compliance with the Agreement in the amounts stated. I also certify that I am authorized to authenticate and certify to said claim. Dee Taylor Director, Homeownership Programs Signature Date House Key Bremerton Reimbursement Request "" . 7/15/2008 House Key Plus Seattle Reimbursement Request Exhibit C -Attachment # Loan # Last Name Purch Price City Contribution Commission Contribution HK+ Seattle 2nd Mort HK 1 st Mort Int Rate Lender Name Loan Officer Income INC Closing GRP Date Purchase Appraisal Date Amount Name HH Sz # of Ethniclty BDRM Race Head of Household - Those in red are add~ions from previous month's activ~ies TOTALS $ $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 AVERAGE #DIV/O! #DIV/O! #DIV/O! #DIV/O! #DIV/O! #DIV/O! #DIV/O! AS OF 4101108 INCOME GROUP *Annuallncome as % of Af1!a Median Income 1-0-30% 2- 31-50% 3- 51-60% 4- 61-80% 5- Over 80% TERMS Round Allocations Total Amount Balance Max Loan Amt Bal City % 1 WSHFC % 7/15/2008 Male HOH Sin Ie Married Elder! Female HOH Married Elder! Parent Female Head of HsH Pro e Address Ci Census Tract House Key Plus Seattle Reimbursement Request ZIP Code Reimburse Int Acc. Period at Relm. Default Req Date Status Relm. Reim Rec'd Age of PrIma Construction Property T e T e Exhibit C -Attachment 7/15/2008 Servicer House Key Plus Seattle Reimbursement Request Exhibit C -Attachment Allocation Date Reim CW/US Bnk Notes Exhibit 0 House Key Plus Bremerton Report of Principal & Interest * The City of Bremerton and Washington State Housing Finance Commission will develop this report in the future, once Principal and Interest payments begin to be received by the Commission. House Key Bremerton Report of Principal & Interest