FDIC Signature Bridge Bank Sells 5% Equity in $5.8B Rent-Stabilized Multifamily Loans

Dec 15, 2023

FDIC Signature Bridge Bank Sells 5% Equity in $5.8B Rent-Stabilized Multifamily Loans

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced the completion of a transaction in which Signature Bridge Bank has sold a five percent equity interest in entities holding $5.8 billion of rent-stabilized and rent-controlled multifamily loans. This move is part of the FDIC’s efforts to maximize the availability and affordability of residential real property for low- and moderate-income individuals.

Signature Bridge Bank, N.A. (FDIC-Receiver), recently completed two transactions following the failure of Signature Bridge Bank. The FDIC-Receiver established two new ventures and sold a five percent equity interest in each venture to Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), a nonprofit multifamily finance company founded in 1974. The FDIC-Receiver retained a 95 percent equity interest in each venture.

These newly formed ventures will be responsible for managing, servicing, and liquidating the loans collateralized by rent-stabilized or rent-controlled multifamily properties. The financial and physical preservation of the underlying collateral is a key requirement outlined in the terms of each transaction.

The FDIC-Receiver engaged with various stakeholders, including New York City and New York State housing authorities, government agencies, and community-based organizations to ensure a collaborative approach in the marketing and disposition strategy. The bidding process for the five percent equity interest in each venture was conducted on a competitive basis, with a due diligence period for qualified parties.

Sig-23 Private Owner LLC and Sig-23 II Private Owner (entities indirectly controlled by CPC) acquired the equity interest in the ventures for $129 million and $42 million, respectively. Each transaction established a newly formed entity wholly owned by the FDIC-Receiver.

The FDIC-Receiver expects to announce further results for the rent-stabilized or rent-controlled multifamily loan portfolio transactions in the near future.

Key Recommendations for Investors and Stakeholders:

1. Stay informed: Keep track of the ongoing developments and updates related to the FDIC-Receiver’s asset dispositions.
2. Understand the market: Study the rent-stabilized and rent-controlled multifamily property market to identify potential investment opportunities.
3. Collaborate with community organizations: Work with local community-based organizations and government agencies to support the company’s efforts in stabilizing and revitalizing underserved communities.
4. Consider long-term affordability: Evaluate investment strategies that align with the FDIC-Receiver’s mission to preserve the availability and affordability of residential real property.
5. Monitor compliance: Ensure proper management, servicing, and liquidation of the loan portfolios in accordance with the terms of the transactions and oversight by the FDIC-Receiver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What is the purpose of the FDIC-Receiver’s asset dispositions?
A: The FDIC-Receiver aims to maximize the availability and affordability of residential real property for low- and moderate-income individuals.

Q: Who acquired the five percent equity interest in the ventures?
A: Two entities indirectly controlled by Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), Sig-23 Private Owner LLC, and Sig-23 II Private Owner acquired the equity interest in the ventures.

Q: What role will CPC play in the management of the ventures?
A: CPC will be responsible for managing, servicing, and liquidating the assets of the ventures, subject to comprehensive monitoring and oversight by the FDIC-Receiver.

Q: How were the transactions marketed?
A: The transactions were marketed on a competitive basis, with a due diligence period for qualified parties.

For more information about FDIC-Receiver’s asset dispositions, visit https://visbanking.com/.

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