UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011
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£ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 000-24843
AMERICA FIRST TAX EXEMPT INVESTORS, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 47-0810385 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1004 Farnam Street, Suite 400 | Omaha, Nebraska 68102 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(402) 444-1630 |
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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| Financial Statements (Unaudited) | | |
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Partners’ Capital and Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
| Condensed Statement of Cash Flows | |
| Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | |
| Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | |
| Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | |
| Controls and Procedures | |
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Forward-Looking Statements
This report (including, but not limited to, the information contained in “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”) contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this report, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used, statements which are not historical in nature, including those containing words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. This report also contains estimates and other statistical data made by independent parties and by us relating to market size and growth and other industry data. This data involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such estimates. We have not independently verified the statistical and other industry data generated by independent parties and contained in this report and, accordingly, we cannot guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those relating to:
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• | defaults on the mortgage loans securing our tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds; |
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• | risks associated with investing in multifamily apartments, including changes in business conditions and the general economy; |
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• | changes in short-term interest rates; |
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• | our ability to use borrowings to finance our assets; |
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• | current negative economic and credit market conditions; and |
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• | changes in government regulations affecting our business. |
Other risks, uncertainties and factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements we make. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In addition, projections, assumptions and estimates of our future performance and the future performance of the industries in which we operate are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, including those described under the headings “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and in Item 1A of Part II of this report.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
AMERICA FIRST TAX EXEMPT INVESTORS, L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
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| | March 31, 2011 | | December 31, 2010 |
Assets | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 13,326,885 | | | $ | 13,277,048 | |
Restricted cash | | 22,347,932 | | | 25,252,756 | |
Interest receivable | | 5,894,028 | | | 4,670,182 | |
Tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds held in trust, at fair value (Notes 4 & 7) | | 87,010,688 | | | 73,451,479 | |
Tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds, at fair value (Note 4) | | 20,916,876 | | | 27,115,164 | |
Real estate assets: (Note 5) | | | | |
Land | | 14,634,778 | | | 12,946,831 | |
Buildings and improvements | | 111,894,984 | | | 91,802,694 | |
Real estate assets before accumulated depreciation | | 126,529,762 | | | 104,749,525 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | (24,530,439 | ) | | (23,467,105 | ) |
Net real estate assets | | 101,999,323 | | | 81,282,420 | |
Other assets (Note 6) | | 17,160,881 | | | 16,558,200 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 268,656,613 | | | $ | 241,607,249 | |
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Liabilities | | | | |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | | 2,813,153 | | | 3,528,303 | |
Distribution payable | | 3,803,399 | | | 3,803,399 | |
Debt financing (Note 7) | | 105,494,584 | | | 95,608,000 | |
Mortgages payable (Note 8) | | 28,100,519 | | | 10,645,982 | |
Total Liabilities | | 140,211,655 | | | 113,585,684 | |
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Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12) | | | | |
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Partners' Capital | | | | |
General Partner (Note 2) | | (275,414 | ) | | (280,629 | ) |
Beneficial Unit Certificate holders | | 161,905,435 | | | 161,389,189 | |
Unallocated deficit of Consolidated VIEs | | (33,225,798 | ) | | (32,945,669 | ) |
Total Partners' Capital | | 128,404,223 | | | 128,162,891 | |
Noncontrolling interest (Note 5) | | 40,735 | | | (141,326 | ) |
Total Capital | | 128,444,958 | | | 128,021,565 | |
Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital | | $ | 268,656,613 | | | $ | 241,607,249 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
AMERICA FIRST TAX EXEMPT INVESTORS, L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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| | March 31, 2011 | | March 31, 2010 |
Revenues: | | | | |
Property revenues | | $ | 3,830,573 | | | $ | 3,521,493 | |
Mortgage revenue bond investment income | | 2,220,913 | | | 1,480,571 | |
Other income | | 251,361 | | | 96,932 | |
Total Revenues | | 6,302,847 | | | 5,098,996 | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Real estate operating (exclusive of items shown below) | | 2,238,727 | | | 2,055,774 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 1,225,565 | | | 1,197,017 | |
Interest | | 825,725 | | | 992,120 | |
General and administrative | | 641,595 | | | 508,235 | |
Total Expenses | | 4,931,612 | | | 4,753,146 | |
Net income | | 1,371,235 | | | 345,850 | |
Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | | (182,061 | ) | | 1,542 | |
Net income - America First Tax Exempt Investors, L.P. | | $ | 1,189,174 | | | $ | 347,392 | |
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Net income (loss) allocated to: | | | | |
General Partner | | $ | 14,693 | | | $ | 10,386 | |
Limited Partners - Unitholders | | 1,454,610 | | | 1,028,168 | |
Unallocated loss of Consolidated Property VIEs | | (280,129 | ) | | (691,162 | ) |
Noncontrolling interest | | 182,061 | | | (1,542 | ) |
| | $ | 1,371,235 | | | $ | 345,850 | |
Unitholders' interest in net income per unit (basic and diluted): | | | | |
Net income, basic and diluted, per unit | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.05 | |
Weighted average number of units outstanding, basic and diluted | | 30,122,928 | | | 21,842,928 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
AMERICA FIRST TAX EXEMPT INVESTORS, L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS’ CAPITAL AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010
(UNAUDITED)
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| General Partner | | # of Units | | Beneficial Unit Certificate Holders | | Unallocated Deficit of Consolidated VIEs | | Non- controlling Interest | | Total | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
Balance at January 1, 2011 | $ | (280,629 | ) | | 30,122,928 | | | $ | 161,389,189 | | | $ | (32,945,669 | ) | | $ | (141,326 | ) | | $ | 128,021,565 | | | $ | (9,692,233 | ) |
Distributions paid or accrued | (38,034 | ) | | | | | (3,765,366 | ) | | | | | | | | (3,803,400 | ) | | | |
Comprehensive income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Income (loss) | 14,693 | | | — | | | 1,454,610 | | | (280,129 | ) | | 182,061 | | | 1,371,235 | | | — | |
Unrealized gain on securities | 28,556 | | | — | | | 2,827,002 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,855,558 | | | 2,855,558 | |
Comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | 4,226,793 | | | |
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontolling interest | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 182,061 | | | — | |
Comprehensive income attributable to Partnership | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,408,854 | | | — | |
Balance at March 31, 2011 | $ | (275,414 | ) | | 30,122,928 | | | $ | 161,905,435 | | | $ | (33,225,798 | ) | | $ | 40,735 | | | $ | 128,444,958 | | | $ | (6,836,675 | ) |
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| General Partner | | # of Units | | Beneficial Unit Certificate Holders | | Unallocated Deficit of Consolidated VIEs | | Non- controlling Interest | | Total | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
Balance at January 1, 2010 | $ | 271,051 | | | 21,842,928 | | | $ | 130,482,881 | | | $ | (32,215,697 | ) | | $ | 62,505 | | | $ | 98,600,740 | | | $ | (11,009,231 | ) |
Deconsolidation of VIEs - (Note 3) | 15,881 | | | — | | | 1,572,185 | | | 1,736,388 | | | — | | | 3,324,454 | | | 1,588,066 | |
Consolidation of VIEs - (Note 3) | 27,523 | | | — | | | 2,724,760 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,752,283 | | | 2,752,283 | |
Distributions paid or accrued | (29,298 | ) | | — | | | (2,730,366 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (2,759,644 | ) | | — | |
Comprehensive income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Income (loss) | 10,386 | | | — | | | 1,028,168 | | | (691,162 | ) | | (1,542 | ) | | 345,850 | | | — | |
Unrealized gain on securities | 9,002 | | | — | | | 891,214 | | | — | | | — | | | 900,216 | | | 900,216 | |
Comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | 1,246,066 | | | |
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontolling interest | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,542 | ) | | — | |
Comprehensive income attributable to Partnership | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,247,608 | | | — | |
Balance at March 31, 2010 | $ | 304,545 | | | 21,842,928 | | | $ | 133,968,842 | | | $ | (31,170,471 | ) | | $ | 60,963 | | | $ | 103,163,879 | | | $ | (5,768,666 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
AMERICA FIRST TAX EXEMPT INVESTORS, L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 1,371,235 | | | $ | 345,850 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operating activities: | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | | 1,225,565 | | | 1,197,017 | |
Non-cash loss on derivatives | | 232,554 | | | 115,030 | |
Bond discount amortization | | (116,858 | ) | | — | |
Gain on asset sold | | (21,103 | ) | | — | |
Gain on early extinquishment of debt | | (104,988 | ) | | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions | | | | |
Increase in interest receivable | | (1,223,846 | ) | | (1,056,569 | ) |
(Increase) decrease in other assets | | (1,056,661 | ) | | (1,030,635 | ) |
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | | (529,422 | ) | | (386,872 | ) |
Net cash used by operating activities | | (223,524 | ) | | (816,179 | ) |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | |
Acquisition of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds | | (4,492,500 | ) | | — | |
Acquisition of partnerships, net of cash acquired | | (20,758,476 | ) | | — | |
Capital expenditures | | (930,797 | ) | | (170,374 | ) |
Proceeds from assets sold | | 36,500 | | | |
Increase in restricted cash | | (125,259 | ) | | (1,625,158 | ) |
Restricted cash - debt collateral (paid) released | | 732,403 | | | (4,675,919 | ) |
Cash released upon foreclosure | | 2,047,161 | | | — | |
Transfer of cash to unconsolidated VIE upon unconsolidation | | — | | | (88,949 | ) |
Transfer of cash from consolidated VIE upon consolidation | | — | | | 1,977 | |
Principal payments received on tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds | | 101,349 | | | 25,000 | |
Net cash used by investing activities | | (23,389,619 | ) | | (6,533,423 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | |
Distributions paid | | (3,803,399 | ) | | (2,757,945 | ) |
Increase in liabilities related to restricted cash | | 125,259 | | | 1,625,158 | |
Proceeds from debt financing | | 27,500,584 | | | — | |
Principal payments on debt financing and mortgages payable | | (159,464 | ) | | (199,025 | ) |
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities | | 23,662,980 | | | (1,331,812 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | 49,837 | | | (8,681,414 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | 13,277,048 | | | 17,280,535 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 13,326,885 | | | $ | 8,599,121 | |
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Cash paid during the period for interest | | $ | 816,171 | | | $ | 751,303 | |
Distributions declared but not paid | | $ | 3,803,399 | | | $ | 2,759,664 | |
Capital expenditures financed through accounts payable | | 9,601 | | | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(UNAUDITED)
1. Basis of Presentation
General
America First Tax Exempt Investors, L.P. (the “Partnership”) was formed on April 2, 1998 under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act for the primary purpose of acquiring, holding, selling and otherwise dealing with a portfolio of federally tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds which have been issued to provide construction and/or permanent financing of multifamily residential properties. Interest on these bonds is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. As a result, most of the income earned by the Partnership is exempt from federal income taxes. The Partnership may also invest in other types of tax-exempt securities that may or may not be secured by real estate and may make taxable mortgage loans secured by multifamily properties which are financed by tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds held by the Partnership. The Partnership generally does not seek to acquire direct interests in real property as long term or permanent investments. The Partnership may, however, acquire real estate securing its tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds or taxable mortgage loans through foreclosure in the event of a default. In addition, the Partnership may acquire interests in multifamily apartment properties (“MF Properties”) in order to position itself for future investments in tax-exempt bonds issued to finance these properties.
Our general partner is America First Capital Associates Limited Partnership Two (“AFCA 2” or “General Partner”). The general partner of AFCA2 is The Burlington Capital Group LLC ("Burlington"). The Partnership has issued Beneficial Unit Certificates (“BUCs”) representing assigned limited partner interests to investors (“unitholders”). The Partnership will terminate on December 31, 2050 unless terminated earlier under provisions of its Agreement of Limited Partnership.
The consolidated financial statements of the “Company” reported in this Form 10-Q include the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Partnership, its Consolidated Subsidiaries and four other consolidated entities in which the Partnership does not hold an ownership interest but which own multifamily apartment properties financed with tax-exempt bonds held by the Partnership and which are treated as variable interest entities ("VIEs") of which the Partnership has been determined to be the primary beneficiary (“Consolidated VIEs”). The Consolidated Subsidiaries of the Partnership consist of:
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• | ATAX TEBS I, LLC, a special purpose entity owned and controlled by the Partnership, created to facilitate the Tax Exempt Bond Securitization (“TEBS”) Financing with Freddie Mac and |
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• | Eight multifamily apartments ("MF Properties") are owned by various Partnership subsidiaries. Such subsidiaries hold a 99% limited partner interest in five limited partnerships and 100% member positions in three limited liability companies. Three apartment properties which are subject to a sales agreement and are also reported as MF Properties – Note 2. |
Stand alone financial information of the Partnership reported in this Form 10-Q includes only the assets and results of operations of the Partnership and its Consolidated Subsidiaries (hereafter the “Partnership”) without the Consolidated VIEs. In the Company’s consolidated financial statements, all transactions and accounts between the Partnership, the Consolidated Subsidiaries and the Consolidated VIEs have been eliminated in consolidation. The Partnership does not believe that the consolidation of VIEs for reporting under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) affects the Partnership’s status as a partnership for federal income tax purposes or the status of unitholders as partners of the Partnership, the treatment of the tax-exempt bonds on the properties owned by Consolidated VIEs as debt, the tax exempt nature of the interest payments received on bonds secured by the properties owned by Consolidated VIEs or the manner in which the Partnership’s income is reported to unitholders on IRS Form K-1.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared according to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted according to such rules and regulations, although management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes have been prepared consistently with the 2010 Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of March 31, 2011, and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been made. The results of operations for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
2. Partnership Income, Expenses and Cash Distributions
The Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership contains provisions for the distribution of Net Interest Income, Net Residual Proceeds and Liquidation Proceeds, for the allocation of income or loss from operations and for the allocation of income and loss arising from a repayment, sale or liquidation of investments. Income and losses will be allocated to each unitholder on a periodic basis, as determined by the General Partner, based on the number of BUCs held by each unitholder as of the last day of the period for which such allocation is to be made. Distributions of Net Interest Income and Net Residual Proceeds will be made to each unitholder of record on the last day of each distribution period based on the number of BUCs held by each unitholder as of such date. For purposes of the Agreement of Limited Partnership, cash distributions, if any, received by the Partnership from its indirect interest in MF Properties (Note 5) will be included in the Partnership’s Interest Income and cash distributions received by the Partnership from the sale of such properties will be included in the Partnership Residual Proceeds.
Cash distributions are currently made on a quarterly basis but may be made on a monthly or semiannual basis at the election of AFCA 2. On each distribution date, Net Interest Income is distributed 99% to the unitholders and 1% to AFCA 2 and Net Residual Proceeds are distributed 100% to unitholders except that Net Interest Income and Net Residual Proceeds representing contingent interest in an amount equal to 0.9% per annum of the principal amount of the mortgage bonds on a cumulative basis (defined as Net Interest Income (Tier 2) and Net Residual Proceeds (Tier 2), respectively) are distributed 75% to the unitholders and 25% to AFCA 2.
In June 2010, the Company completed a sales transaction whereby four of the MF Properties, Crescent Village, Post Woods (I and II) and Willow Bend apartments in Ohio (the “Ohio Properties”), were sold to three new ownership entities controlled by an unaffiliated not-for-profit entity. The Company acquired 100% of the $18.3 million tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds issued by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency as part of a plan of financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Ohio Properties. The tax-exempt mortgage bonds secured by the Ohio Properties were acquired by the Company at par and consisted of two series. The Series A bond has a par value of $14.7 million and bears interest at an annual rate of 7.0%. The Series B bond has a par value of $3.6 million and bears interest at an annual interest rate of 10.0%. Both series of bonds mature in June 2050. The Company had previously acquired a 99% interest in the Ohio Properties as part of its strategy of acquiring existing multifamily apartment properties that it expects will be partially financed with new tax-exempt mortgage bonds at the time the properties become eligible for the issuance of additional low-income housing tax credits. In addition to the new tax-exempt bonds acquired by the Company, the plan of financing for the acquisition included other subordinated debt issued by the Company. The new owners ultimately plan to sell limited partnership interests in the properties and syndicate LIHTCs as part of the overall plan of finance. The new owners have not contributed any capital to the transaction and the Company has effectively provided 100% of the capital structure to the new owners as part of the sale transaction. Pursuant to the guidance on property, plant, and equipment for real estate sales, the sale and restructure does not meet the criteria for derecognition of the properties or full accrual accounting for the gain. treatment as a sale. The guidance requires sufficient equity capital as part of a sales transaction to indicate a commitment from
the buyer (typically a minimum of 3 to 5% investment by the new owners). As the buyer has no equity capital in this transaction and the property operations are the current support for the debt service, the Company, in substance, remains the owner for accounting purposes. As such, the Company will continue to consolidate the Ohio Properties as if the sale was not completed. Under the sales agreement, the Ohio properties were sold for a total purchase price of $16.2 million. Cash received by the selling limited partnerships as part of the sale transaction represents a gain on the sale transaction of approximately $1.8 million. The properties will continue to be presented as MF Properties and no gain will be recognized until such time as the transaction meets the criteria for derecognition of the properties and gain recognition can be accounted for as a sale.
The unallocated deficit of the Consolidated VIEs is primarily comprised of the accumulated historical net losses of the Consolidated VIEs since the applicable consolidation date. The unallocated deficit of the VIEs and the VIEs' net losses subsequent to that date are not allocated to the General Partner and unitholders as such activity is not contemplated by, or addressed in, the Agreement of Limited Partnership.
3. Variable Interest Entities
The Partnership invests in federally tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds which have been issued to provide construction and/or permanent financing of multifamily residential apartments. The Partnership owns 100% of these bonds and each bond is secured by a first mortgage on the property. The Partnership has also made taxable loans to the property owners in certain cases which are secured by second mortgages on these properties. Although each multifamily property financed with tax-exempt mortgage bonds held by the Partnership is owned by a separate entity in which the Partnership has no equity ownership interest, the debt financing provided by the Partnership creates a variable interest in these ownership entities that may require the Partnership to report the assets, liabilities and results of operations of these entities on a consolidated basis under GAAP.
On January 1, 2010, the Partnership determined that eight of the entities financed by tax-exempt bonds owned by the Partnership were held by VIEs. These VIEs are Ashley Square, Bent Tree, Cross Creek, Fairmont Oaks, Iona Lakes, Lake Forest, Residences at DeCordova ("DeCordova") and Residences at Weatherford ("Weatherford").
During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Partnership began foreclosure proceedings related to the DeCordova and Weatherford properties. The foreclosure on these entities, replacing the ownership with a Partnership subsidiary, was completed in February 2011. The bonds are no longer in existence and the properties are reported as part of the MF Property portfolio (Note 5.) These two properties no longer meet the criteria as VIEs, therefore the Partnership currently has six VIEs.
At March 31, 2011 the Partnership determined it is the primary beneficiary of four of these VIEs; Bent Tree, Fairmont Oaks, Iona Lakes and Lake Forest and has continued to consolidate these entities. During 2010, the Partnership determined and reported six properties as Consolidated VIEs: Bent Tree, DeCordova, Fairmont Oaks, Iona Lakes, Lake Forest, and Weatherford.
The Partnership does not hold an equity interest in these VIEs and, therefore, the assets of the VIEs cannot be used to settle the general commitments of the Partnership and the Partnership is not responsible for the commitments and liabilities of the VIEs. The primary risks to the Partnership associated with these VIEs relate to the entities ability to meet debt service obligations to the Partnership and the valuation of the underlying multifamily apartment property which serves as bond collateral.
The following is a discussion of the significant judgments and assumptions made by the Partnership in determining the primary beneficiary of the VIE and, therefore, whether the Partnership must consolidate the VIE.
Consolidated VIEs
In January 2011 the Partnership determined it was the primary beneficiary of the the following properties: Bent Tree, Fairmont Oaks, Iona Lakes, Lake Forest, DeCordova and Weatherford and reported these as Consolidated VIEs. Once the foreclosure noted above was completed, only four properties meet the primary beneficiary criteria, Bent Tree, Fairmont Oaks, Iona Lakes, and Lake Forest. The capital structure of each of these VIEs consists of senior debt, subordinated debt and equity capital. The senior debt is in the form of a tax-exempt multifamily housing mortgage revenue bond and accounts for the majority of the VIEs' total capital. As the bondholder, the Partnership is entitled to principal and interest payments and has certain protective rights as established by the bond documents. The equity ownership of three of these entities, Bent Tree, Fairmont Oaks, and Lake Forest, is ultimately held by corporations which are owned by four individuals, three of which are related parties.
The Iona Lakes Consolidated VIE has entered into a merger agreement with Agape Iona Lakes Inc ("AIL"), a Florida not-for-profit affiliated with American Agape Foundation ("AAF"), whereby Iona Lakes will be merged into AIL and AIL will be the surviving entity. This transaction is pending and is subject to a contingency to the merger under which AIL and AAF must obtain a tax abatement by July 31, 2011. If the tax abatement is not obtained the merger will not be completed. The Partnership will monitor and re-evaluate this pending transaction as circumstances change. Should the merger be completed the Partnership will re-evaluate the this entity pursuant to the applicable consolidation guidance.
Additionally, each of these properties is managed by an affiliate of the Partnership, America First Properties Management Company, LLC (“Properties Management”) which is an affiliate of Burlington. After the February 2011 foreclosure of DeCordova and Weatherford which replaced the ownership with a Partnership subsidiary, these entities are no longer reported as Consolidated VIEs, but are reported as MF Properties (Note 5).
In determining the primary beneficiary of these VIEs, the Partnership considered the activities of the VIE which most significantly impact the VIEs economic performance, who has the power to control such activities, the risks which the entities were designed to create, the variability associated with those risks and the interests which absorb such variability. The Partnership also considered the related party relationship of the entities involved in the VIEs. It was determined that the Partnership, as part of the related party group, met both of the primary beneficiary criteria and was the most closely associated with the VIEs and, therefore, was determined to be the primary beneficiary.
Non-Consolidated VIEs
As a result of adopting the new accounting guidance in 2010, we deconsolidated two entities, the Ashley Square and Cross Creek VIEs. In determining the primary beneficiary of these VIEs, the Partnership considered the activities of each VIE which most significantly impact the VIEs' economic performance, who has the power to control such activities, the risks which the entities were designed to create, the variability associated with those risks and the interests which absorb such variability. The significant activities of the VIE that impact the economic performance of the entity include leasing and maintaining apartments, determining if the property is to be sold, decisions relating to debt refinancing, the selection of or replacement of the property manager and the approval of the operating and capital budgets. As discussed below, while the capital structures of these VIEs resulted in the Partnership holding a majority of the variable interests in these VIEs, the Partnership determined it does not have the power to direct the activities of these VIEs that most significantly impact the VIEs’ economic performance and, as a result, is not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs.
Ashley Square – Ashley Square Housing Cooperative acquired the ownership of the Ashley Square apartments in December 2008 from Ashley Square LLC through a warranty deed of transfer and an assumption of debt. This transfer of ownership constitutes a reconsideration event as outlined in the consolidation guidance which triggers a re-evaluation of the holders of variable interests to determine the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The capital structure of the VIE consists of senior debt, subordinated loans and equity capital. The senior debt is in the form of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds that are 100% owned by the Partnership and account for the majority of the VIE’s total capital. As the bondholder, the Partnership is entitled to principal and interest payments and has certain protective rights as established by the bond documents. The VIE is organized as a housing cooperative and the 99% equity owner of this VIE is The Foundation for Affordable Housing (“FAH”), an unaffiliated Nebraska non-profit organization. Additionally, this property is managed by Properties Management.
Cross Creek – Cross Creek Apartments Holdings LLC is the owner of the Cross Creek Apartments. On January 1, 2010, Cross Creek Apartment Holdings LLC entered into a new operating agreement and admitted three new members. These new members committed approximately $2.2 million of capital payable in three installments including $563,000 on January 1, 2010. The new operating agreement and admission of new owner members constitutes a reconsideration event as outlined in the consolidation guidance which triggers a re-evaluation of the holders of variable interests to determine the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The capital structure of the VIE consists of senior debt, subordinated loans and equity capital at risk. The senior debt is in the form of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds that are 100% owned by the Partnership and account for the majority of the VIE’s total capital. As the bondholder, the Partnership is entitled to principal and interest payments and has certain protective rights as established by the bond documents. The three newly admitted members of this VIE are each unaffiliated with the Partnership and have contributed significant equity capital to the VIE. These members collectively control a 99% interest in the VIE. The other 1% member of this VIE is FAH, which is also unaffiliated with the Partnership. Additionally, this property is managed by Properties Management.
The following tables presents information regarding the carrying value and classification of the assets held by the Partnership as of March 31, 2011, which constitute a variable interest in Ashley Square and Cross Creek.
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| Balance Sheet Classification | | Carrying Value | | Maximum Exposure to Loss |
Ashley Square Apartments | | | | | |
Tax Exempt Mortgage Revenue Bond | Bond Investment | | $ | 5,134,442 | | | $ | 5,344,000 | |
Property Loan | Other Asset | | 1,190,000 | | | 5,899,306 | |
| | | $ | 6,324,442 | | | $ | 11,243,306 | |
Cross Creek Apartments | | | | | |
Tax Exempt Mortgage Revenue Bond | Bond Investment | | $ | 7,360,161 | | | $ | 5,926,132 | |
Property Loans | Other Asset | | 3,297,754 | | | 3,297,754 | |
| | | $ | 10,657,915 | | | $ | 9,223,886 | |
The tax exempt mortgage revenue bonds are classified on the balance sheet as available for sale investments and are carried at fair value while property loans are presented on the balance sheet as other assets and are carried at the unpaid principal and interest less any loan loss reserves. See Footnote 4 for additional information regarding the bonds and Footnote 6 for additional information regarding the property loans. The maximum exposure to loss for the bonds is equal to the unpaid principal balance as of March 31, 2011. The difference between the carrying value and the maximum exposure to loss is a function of the fair value of the bond. The maximum exposure to loss for the property loans is equal to the unpaid principal and interest. The difference between the carrying value and the maximum exposure is the value of loss reserves that have been previously recorded against the outstanding loan balances.
The following tables present the effects of the consolidation of the Consolidated VIEs on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
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| | Partnership as of March 31, 2011 | | Consolidated VIEs as of March 31, 2011 | | Consolidation -Elimination as of March 31, 2011 | | Total as of March 31, 2011 |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 13,236,407 | | | $ | 90,478 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,326,885 | |
Restricted cash | | 20,352,717 | | | 1,995,215 | | | — | | | 22,347,932 | |
Interest receivable | | 11,747,200 | | | — | | | (5,853,172 | ) | | 5,894,028 | |
Tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds held in trust, at fair value | | 109,655,763 | | | — | | | (22,645,075 | ) | | 87,010,688 | |
Tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds, at fair value | | 36,085,633 | | | | | | (15,168,757 | ) | | 20,916,876 | |
Real estate assets: | | | | | | | | |
Land | | 9,484,734 | | | 5,150,044 | | | — | | | 14,634,778 | |
Buildings and improvements | | 63,076,701 | | | 48,818,283 | | | — | | | 111,894,984 | |
Real estate assets before accumulated depreciation | | 72,561,435 | | | 53,968,327 | | | — | | | 126,529,762 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | (5,941,838 | ) | | (18,588,601 | ) | | — | | | (24,530,439 | ) |
Net real estate assets | | 66,619,597 | | | 35,379,726 | | | — | | | 101,999,323 | |
Other assets | | 33,006,234 | | | 1,267,446 | | | (17,112,799 | ) | | 17,160,881 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 290,703,551 | | | $ | 38,732,865 | | | $ | (60,779,803 | ) | | $ | 268,656,613 | |
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Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | | $ | 1,492,512 | | | $ | 37,515,773 | | | $ | (36,195,132 | ) | | $ | 2,813,153 | |
Distribution payable | | 3,803,399 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,803,399 | |
Debt financing | | 105,494,584 | | | — | | | — | | | 105,494,584 | |
Mortgage payable | | 28,100,519 | | | 40,475,000 | | | (40,475,000 | ) | | 28,100,519 | |
Total Liabilities | | 138,891,014 | | | 77,990,773 | | | (76,670,132 | ) | | 140,211,655 | |
Partners' Capital | | | | | | | | |
General Partner | | (275,414 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (275,414 | ) |
Beneficial Unit Certificate holders | | 152,047,216 | | | — | | | 9,858,219 | | | 161,905,435 | |
Unallocated deficit of Consolidated VIEs | | — | | | (39,257,908 | ) | | 6,032,110 | | | (33,225,798 | ) |
Total Partners' Capital | | 151,771,802 | | | (39,257,908 | ) | | 15,890,329 | | | 128,404,223 | |
Noncontrolling interest | | 40,735 | | | — | | | — | | | 40,735 | |
Total Capital | | 151,812,537 | | | (39,257,908 | ) | | 15,890,329 | | | 128,444,958 | |
Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital | | $ | 290,703,551 | | | $ | 38,732,865 | | | $ | (60,779,803 | ) | | $ | 268,656,613 | |
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| | Partnership as of December 31, 2010 | | Consolidated VIEs as of December 31, 2010 | | Consolidation -Elimination as of December 31, 2010 | | Total as of December 31, 2010 |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 13,095,306 | | | $ | 181,742 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,277,048 | |
Restricted cash | | 21,259,931 | | | 3,992,825 | | | — | | | 25,252,756 | |
Interest receivable | | 10,154,676 | | | — | | | (5,484,494 | ) | | 4,670,182 | |
Tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds held in trust, at fair value | | 95,400,690 | | | — | | | (21,949,211 | ) | | 73,451,479 | |
Tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds, at fair value | | 47,956,608 | | | — | | | (20,841,444 | ) | | 27,115,164 | |
Real estate assets: | | | | | | | | |
Land | | 6,736,351 | | | 6,210,480 | | | — | | | 12,946,831 | |
Buildings and improvements | | 37,780,446 | | | 54,022,248 | | | — | | | 91,802,694 | |
Real estate assets before accumulated depreciation | | 44,516,797 | | | 60,232,728 | | | — | | | 104,749,525 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | (5,229,598 | ) | | (18,237,507 | ) | | — | | | (23,467,105 | ) |
Net real estate assets | | 39,287,199 | | | 41,995,221 | | | — | | | 81,282,420 | |
Other assets | | 33,078,415 | | | 1,334,439 | | | (17,854,654 | ) | | 16,558,200 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 260,232,825 | | | $ | 47,504,227 | | | $ | (66,129,803 | ) | | $ | 241,607,249 | |
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Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other | | 1,580,642 | | | 39,069,063 | | | (37,121,402 | ) | | 3,528,303 | |
Distribution payable | | 3,803,399 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,803,399 | |
Debt financing | | 95,608,000 | | | — | | | — | | | 95,608,000 | |
Mortgage payable | | 10,645,982 | | | 50,071,000 | | | (50,071,000 | ) | | 10,645,982 | |
Total Liabilities | | 111,638,023 | | | 89,140,063 | | | (87,192,402 | ) | | 113,585,684 | |
Partners' Capital | | | | | | | | |
General Partner | | (280,629 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (280,629 | ) |
Beneficial Unit Certificate holders | | 149,016,757 | | | — | | | 12,372,432 | | | 161,389,189 | |
Unallocated deficit of Consolidated VIEs | | — | | | (41,635,836 | ) | | 8,690,167 | | | (32,945,669 | ) |
Total Partners' Capital | | 148,736,128 | | | (41,635,836 | ) | | 21,062,599 | | | 128,162,891 | |
Noncontrolling interest | | (141,326 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (141,326 | ) |
Total Capital | | 148,594,802 | | | (41,635,836 | ) | | 21,062,599 | | | 128,021,565 | |
Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital | | $ | 260,232,825 | | | $ | 47,504,227 | | | $ | (66,129,803 | ) | | $ | 241,607,249 | |
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:
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| Partnership For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 | | Consolidated VIEs For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 | | Consolidation -Elimination For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 | | Total For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 |
Revenues: | | | | | | | |
Property revenues | $ | 1,944,335 | | | $ | 1,886,238 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,830,573 | |
Mortgage revenue bond investment income | 2,904,674 | | | — | | | (683,761 | ) | | 2,220,913 | |
Other income | 146,373 | | | 3,416,838 | | | (3,311,850 | ) | | 251,361 | |
Total Revenues | 4,995,382 | | | 5,303,076 | | | (3,995,611 | ) | | 6,302,847 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | |
Real estate operating (exclusive of items shown below) | 1,182,603 | | | 1,056,124 | | | — | | | 2,238,727 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 694,095 | | | 544,726 | | | (13,256 | ) | | 1,225,565 | |
Interest | 825,725 | | | 1,324,298 | | | (1,324,298 | ) | | 825,725 | |
General and administrative | 641,595 | | | — | | | — | | | 641,595 | |
Total Expenses | 3,344,018 | | | 2,925,148 | | | (1,337,554 | ) | | 4,931,612 | |
Net income (loss) | 1,651,364 | | | 2,377,928 | | | (2,658,057 | ) | | 1,371,235 | |
Less: net gain attributable to noncontrolling interest | (182,061 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (182,061 | ) |
Net income (loss) - America First Tax Exempt Investors, L. P. | $ | 1,469,303 | | | $ | 2,377,928 | | | $ | (2,658,057 | ) | | $ | 1,189,174 | |
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| Partnership For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 | | Consolidated VIEs For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 | | Consolidation -Elimination For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 | | Total For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 |
Revenues: | | | | | | | |
Property revenues | $ | 1,753,591 | | | $ | 1,767,902 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,521,493 | |
Mortgage revenue bond investment income | 2,296,285 | | | — | | | (815,714 | ) | | 1,480,571 | |
Oher income | 96,932 | | | — | | | — | | | 96,932 | |
Total Revenues | 4,146,808 | | | 1,767,902 | | | (815,714 | ) | | 5,098,996 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | |
Real estate operating (exclusive of items shown below) | 959,702 | | | 1,096,072 | | | — | | | 2,055,774 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 668,858 | | | 541,415 | | | (13,256 | ) | | 1,197,017 | |
Interest | 973,002 | | | 1,364,637 | | | (1,345,519 | ) | | 992,120 | |
General and administrative | 508,235 | | | — | | | — | | | 508,235 | |
Total Expenses | 3,109,797 | | | 3,002,124 | | | (1,358,775 | ) | | 4,753,146 | |
Net income (loss) | 1,037,011 | | | (1,234,222 | ) | | 543,061 | | | 345,850 | |
Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | 1,542 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,542 | |
Net income (loss) - America First Tax Exempt Investors, L. P. | $ | 1,038,553 | | | $ | (1,234,222 | ) | | $ | 543,061 | | | $ | 347,392 | |
4. Investments in Tax-Exempt Bonds
The tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds owned by the Company have been issued to provide construction and/or permanent financing of multifamily residential properties and do not include the tax-exempt bonds issued with respect to properties owned by Consolidated VIEs or the Ohio Properties presented as MF Properties (Note 5). The Company had the following investments in tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds as of dates shown:
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| | March 31, 2011 |
Description of Tax-Exempt Mortgage Revenue Bonds | | Cost adjusted for pay-downs | | Unrealized Gain | | Unrealized Loss | | Estimated Fair Value |
Ashley Square (1) | | $ | 5,344,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (209,558 | ) | | $ | 5,134,442 | |
Autumn Pines (2) | | 12,344,647 | | | — | | | (793,382 | ) | | 11,551,265 | |
Bella Vista (1) | | 6,695,000 | | | — | | | (931,810 | ) | | 5,763,190 | |
Bridle Ridge (1) | | 7,840,000 | | | — | | | (994,818 | ) | | 6,845,182 | |
Brookstone (1) | | 7,423,421 | | | 494,537 | | | — | | | 7,917,958 | |
Cross Creek (1) | | 5,926,132 | | | 1,434,029 | | | — | | | 7,360,161 | |
Lost Creek (1) | | 15,959,317 | | | 805,383 | | | — | | | 16,764,700 | |
Runnymede (1) | | 10,755,000 | | | — | | | (1,360,507 | ) | | 9,394,493 | |
Southpark (1) | | 11,960,464 | | | 494,442 | | | — | | | 12,454,906 | |
Woodlynn Village (1) | | 4,522,000 | | | — | | | (697,609 | ) | | 3,824,391 | |
Tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds held in trust | | $ | 88,769,981 | | | $ | 3,228,391 | | | $ | (4,987,684 | ) | | $ | 87,010,688 | |
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| | March 31, 2011 |
Description of Tax-Exempt Mortgage Revenue Bonds | | Cost adjusted for pay-downs | | Unrealized Gain | | Unrealized Loss | | Estimated Fair Value |
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Briarwood Manor | | 4,495,141 | | | 149,508 | | | — | | | 4,644,649 | |
Clarkson College | | 5,811,667 | | | — | | | (747,793 | ) | | 5,063,874 | |
Woodland Park | | 15,662,000 | | | — | | | (4,453,647 | ) | | 11,208,353 | |
Tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds | | $ | 25,968,808 | | | $ | 149,508 | | | $ | (5,201,440 | ) | | $ | 20,916,876 | |
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| | December 31, 2010 |
Description of Tax-Exempt Mortgage Revenue Bonds | | Cost adjusted for pay-downs | | Unrealized Gains | | Unrealized Loss | | Estimated Fair Value |
Ashley Square (1) | | $ | 5,356,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (643,813 | ) | | $ | 4,712,187 | |
Bella Vista (1) | | 6,695,000 | | | — | | | (1,044,554 | ) | | 5,650,446 | |
Bridle Ridge (1) | | 7,865,000 | | | — | | | (1,342,509 | ) | | 6,522,491 | |
Brookstone (1) | | 7,418,019 | | | 287,507 | | | — | | | 7,705,526 | |
Cross Creek (1) | | 5,913,776 | | | 1,337,352 | | | — | | | 7,251,128 | |
Lost Creek (1) | | 15,928,741 | | | 516,094 | | | — | | | 16,444,835 | |
Runnymede (1) | | 10,755,000 | | | — | | | (1,545,327 | ) | | 9,209,673 | |
Southpark (1) | | 11,940,458 | | | 264,143 | | | — | | | 12,204,601 | |
Woodlynn Village (1) | | 4,522,000 | | | — | | | (771,408 | ) | | 3,750,592 | |
Tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds held in trust | | $ | 76,393,994 | | | $ | 2,405,096 | | | $ | (5,347,611 | ) | | $ | 73,451,479 | |
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| | December 31, 2010 |
Description of Tax-Exempt Mortgage Revenue Bonds | | Cost adjusted for pay-downs | | Unrealized Gain | | Unrealized Loss | | Estimated Fair Value |
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Autumn Pines | | $ | 12,334,247 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,244,227 | ) | | $ | 11,090,020 | |
Clarkson College | | 5,836,667 | | | — | | | (821,753 | ) | | 5,014,914 | |
Woodland Park | | 15,662,000 | | | — | | | (4,651,770 | ) | | 11,010,230 | |
Tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds | | $ | 33,832,914 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,717,750 | ) | | $ | 27,115,164 | |
(1) Bonds owned by ATAX TEBS I, LLC, Note 7
(2) Bond held by Duetsche Bank in a secured financing transaction, Note 7
Valuation - As all of the Company’s investments in tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds are classified as available-for-sale securities, they are carried on the balance sheet at their estimated fair values. Due to the limited market for the tax-exempt bonds, these estimates of fair value do not necessarily represent what the Company would actually receive in a sale of the bonds. There is no active trading market for the bonds and price quotes for the bonds are not generally available. As of March 31, 2011, all of the Company’s tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds were valued using discounted cash flow and yield to maturity analyses performed by management. Management’s valuation encompasses judgment in its application. The key assumption in management’s yield to maturity analysis is the range of effective yields on the individual bonds. At March 31, 2011, the range of effective yields on the individual bonds was 6.7% to 8.6%. Additionally, the Company calculated the sensitivity of the key assumption used in calculating the fair values of these bonds. Assuming an immediate 10 percent adverse change in the key assumption, the effective yields on the individual bonds would increase to a range of 7.3% to 9.4% and would result in additional unrealized losses on the bond portfolio of approximately $8.8 million. This sensitivity analysis is hypothetical and is as of a specific point in time. The results of the sensitivity analysis may not be indicative of actual changes in fair value and should be used with caution. If available, the general partner may also consider price quotes on similar bonds or other information from external sources, such as pricing services. Pricing services, broker quotes and management’s analyses provide indicative pricing only.
Unrealized gains or losses on these tax-exempt bonds are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to reflect changes in their estimated fair values resulting from market conditions and fluctuations in the present value of the expected cash flows from the underlying properties. As of March 31, 2011, all of the current bond investments except the Ashley Square, Briarwood Manor, Brookstone, Cross Creek, Lost Creek, and South Park investments have been in an unrealized loss position for greater than twelve months. The Company has reviewed each of its mortgage revenue bonds for impairment. Based upon this evaluation, the current unrealized losses on the bonds are considered to be temporary. Valuations have improved during the first quarter of 2011. If the credit and capital markets would deteriorate, the Company experiences deterioration in the values of its investment portfolio or if the Company’s intent and ability to hold certain bonds changes, the Company may incur impairments to its investment portfolio which could negatively impact the Company’s financial condition, cash flows, and reported earnings.
In February 2011, the Partnership acquired the tax-exempt mortgage revenue bond for a 100 unit multifamily apartment complex located in Montclair, California known as Briarwood Manor Apartments for approximately $4.5 million which represented 100% of the bond issuance. The bond's approximate outstanding par value is $5.5 million and earns interest at an annual rate of 5.3% with a monthly interest and principal payment and stated maturity date of June 1, 2038. Based on the purchase price discount, the bond will yield approximately 7.0% to the Partnership. The bond does not provide for contingent interest. The Company has determined that the entity which owns Briarwood Manor does not meet the definition of a VIE and, accordingly, its financial statements are not consolidated into the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
The Partnership previously identified three tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds for which certain actions may be necessary to protect the Partnership’s position as a secured bondholder and lender. These bonds are Woodland Park, DeCordova and Weatherford. The Partnership foreclosed on the bonds secured by DeCordova and Weatherford in February 2011 and one of the Partnership's subsidiaries took full ownership of these two properties. These properties are now classified and presented as MF Properties of the Company as discussed in Note 5. The following is a discussion of the circumstances related to the Woodland Park property.
Woodland Park. Woodland Park was completed in November 2008, but remains in its initial lease-up phase and has not yet reached stabilization which is defined in the bond documents as the generation of a 1.15:1 debt service coverage ratio for six straight months. Additionally, there were insufficient funds on deposit with the bond trustee to make the debt service payment of approximately $452,000 on the bonds which was due on May 3, 2010 and the property owner did not provide additional capital to fund the shortfall. As a result, a payment default on the bonds has occurred. In order to protect its investment, the Partnership has issued a formal notice of default through the bond trustee and has started the foreclosure process. The foreclosure process is expected to take several months to complete. The Partnership would expect to remove and replace the general and limited partners of the property owner through foreclosure. This action would allow a new property owner to re-syndicate the LIHTCs associated with this property. If these LIHTCs can be successfully re-syndicated, it will provide additional capital to the project which can be used to support debt service payments on the tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds until property operations improve to the point that sufficient cash is generated to pay any past due amounts on the bonds as well as ongoing debt service. If the re-syndication of LIHTCs is not successful, the Partnership may pursue other options including making additional taxable loans to the property or completing the foreclosure process and taking direct ownership of the property. The Partnership believes that the most significant issue in the slow lease-up of the property and its failure to achieve stabilization has been the 100% set aside of the rental units for tenants that make less than 60% of the area median income. At the request of the Partnership, in April 2010, the property owner reduced the number of units set aside for affordable tenants to 75% and began leasing 59 units to market rate tenants. Additionally, the property owner has agreed that, if needed to stabilize the property, it would further reduce the units set aside for affordable tenants to 60% thereby making an additional 35 units available to market rate tenants. As of December 31, 2010, the property had 190 units leased out of total available units of 236, or 81% physical occupancy. As of March 31, 2011, occupancy has increased
to 199 units, or 84% physical occupancy, and an additional four leases are pending. Based on the level of leasing activity resulting from the change in the mix of affordable and market rate tenants, the Partnership continues to believe that Woodland is capable of reaching stabilization.
In June 2010, the Company completed a sales transaction whereby four of the MF Properties, Ohio Properties, were sold to three new ownership entities controlled by an unaffiliated not-for-profit entity. The Company acquired 100% of the $18.3 million tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds issued by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency as part of a plan of financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Ohio Properties. The tax-exempt mortgage bonds secured by the Ohio Properties were acquired by the Company at par and consisted of two series. The Series A bond has a par value of $14.7 million and bears interest at an annual rate of 7.0%. The Series B bond has a par value of $3.6 million and bears interest at an annual interest rate of 10.0%. Both series of bonds mature in June 2050. The guidance requires sufficient equity capital as part of a sales transaction to indicate a commitment from the buyer (typically a minimum of 3 to 5% investment by the new owners). As the buyer has no equity capital in this transaction and the property operations are the current support for the debt service, the Company, in substance, remains the owner for accounting purposes. As such, the Company will continue to consolidate the Ohio Properties as if the sale was not completed and the bonds are eliminated upon consolidation. (Note 2).
5. Real Estate Assets
MF Properties
To facilitate its investment strategy of acquiring additional tax-exempt mortgage bonds secured by MF Properties, the Company has acquired through its various subsidiaries 99% limited partner positions in five limited partnerships and 100% member positions in three limited liability companies that own the MF Properties. The financial statements of these properties are consolidated with those of the Company. The general partners of these partnerships are unaffiliated parties and their 1% ownership interest in these limited partnerships is reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as non-controlling interests. The Company expects each of these MF Properties to eventually be sold either to a not-for-profit entity or in connection with a syndication of LIHTCs. The Company expects to purchase tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds issued by the new property owners as part of the restructuring.
Recent Transactions
On March 31, 2011 the Partnership purchased The Arboretum on Farnam Drive ("Arboretum"), a 145 unit independent senior living facility located in Omaha, Nebraska, for approximately $20.0 million plus transaction expenses of approximately $449,000. The purchase price was funded through a conventional mortgage of $17.5 million and cash on hand. The mortgage payable is with Omaha State Bank, carries a 5.25% fixed rate and matures on March 31, 2014. The Partnership intends to restructure the property operations by shifting from an entrance fee rental income model utilized by the prior ownership to a current market rent model. Upon lease-up and stabilization of the property, projected to occur within the next 12 months, the Partnership expects to sell the property to a 501(c)3 not-for-profit entity and acquire tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds collateralized by the property.
In February 2011 the Partnership foreclosed on the bonds secured by DeCordova and Weatherford and one of the Partnership's subsidiaries took 100% ownership interest in these limited liability companies. Both properties are reported as MF Properties. The following is a discussion of the circumstances related to the DeCordova and Weatherford properties.
Residences at DeCordova. This property is a senior (55+) affordable housing project located in Granbury, Texas in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As of March 31, 2011, the property had 70 units leased out of total available units of 76, or approximately 92% physical occupancy. As of December 31, 2010, the property had 65 units leased out of total available units of 76, or 86% physical occupancy. At this time the Partnership expects to operate the property as a market rate rental property for the next 12 months when it will evaluate its options in order to recoup its investment.
Residences at Weatherford. Residences at Weatherford are currently under construction and will contain 76 units upon completion. This property is a senior (55+) affordable housing project located in Weatherford, Texas in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The vertical construction of this property has begun and on March 31, 2011 was approximately 30% complete. The expected completion date is January, 2012. The Partnership intends to fund the construction and stabilization of the property. Further, the Partnership expects to operate the property as a market rate property and will evaluate its options in order to recoup its investment.
In June 2010, the Company completed a sales transaction whereby four of the MF Properties were sold to three new ownership entities controlled by an unaffiliated not-for-profit entity. As the buyer has no equity capital in this transaction and the property operations are the current support for the debt service, the Company, in substance, remains the owner for accounting purposes. As such, the Company will continue to consolidate the Ohio Properties as if the sale was not completed. The properties will
continue to be presented as MF Properties and no gain will be recognized until such time as the transaction meets the criteria for derecognition of the properties and gain recognition can be accounted for as a sale. (Note 2).
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MF Properties |
Property Name | | Location | | Number of Units | | Land | | Buildings and Improvements | | Carrying Value at March 31, 2011 |
Arboretum | | Omaha, NE | | 145 | | | $ | 1,696,344 | | | $ | 18,334,706 | | | $ | 20,031,050 | |
Eagle Ridge | | Erlanger, KY | | 64 | | | 290,763 | | | 2,462,918 | | | 2,753,681 | |
Meadowview | | Highland Heights, KY | | 118 | | | 688,539 | | | 5,019,530 | | | 5,708,069 | |
Churchland | | Chesapeake, VA | | 124 | | | 1,171,146 | | | 6,366,175 | | | 7,537,321 | |
Glynn Place | | Brunswick, GA | | 128 | | | 743,996 | | | 4,644,574 | | | 5,388,570 | |
Greens of Pine Glen | | Durham, NC | | 168 | | | 1,744,760 | | | 5,223,796 | | | 6,968,556 | |
Residences of DeCordova | | Granbury, TX | | 76 | | | 527,436 | | | 4,821,912 | | | 5,349,348 | |
Residences of Weatherford | | Weatherford, TX | | 76 | | | 533,000 | | | 1,412,797 | | | 1,945,797 | |
| | | | | | | | | | 55,682,392 | |
Less accumulated depreciation (depreciation expense of approximately $400,000 in 2011) | | (3,646,088 | ) |
Balance at March 31, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 52,036,304 | |
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MF Properties Subject to Sales Agreement |
Property Name | | Location | | Number of Units | | Land | | Buildings and Improvements | | Carrying Value at March 31, 2011 |
Crescent Village | | Cincinnati, OH | | 90 | | | $ | 353,117 | | | $ | 4,732,086 | | | $ | 5,085,203 | |
Willow Bend | | Hilliard, OH | | 92 | | | 580,130 | | | 3,135,709 | | | 3,715,839 | |
Postwoods | | Reynoldsburg, OH | | 180 | | | 1,148,504 | | | 6,929,497 | | | 8,078,001 | |
| | | | | | | | | | 16,879,043 | |
Less accumulated depreciation (depreciation expense of approximately $200,000 in 2011) | | (2,295,750 | ) |
Balance at March 31, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 14,583,293 | |
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MF Properties |
Property Name | | Location | | Number of Units | | Land | | Buildings and Improvements | | Carrying Value at December 31, 2010 |
Eagle Ridge | | Erlanger, KY | | 64 | | | $ | 290,763 | | | $ | 2,459,077 | | | $ | 2,749,840 | |
Meadowview | | Highland Heights, KY | | 118 | | | 703,936 | | | 5,010,028 | | | 5,713,964 | |
Churchland | | Chesapeake, VA | | 124 | | | 1,171,146 | | | 6,358,531 | | | 7,529,677 | |
Glynn Place | | Brunswick, GA | | 128 | | | 743,996 | | | 4,636,281 | | | 5,380,277 | |
Greens of Pine Glen | | Durham, NC | | 168 | | | 1,744,760 | | | 5,211,465 | | | 6,956,225 | |
| | | | | | | | | | 28,329,983 | |
Less accumulated depreciation (depreciation expense of approximately $1.3 million in 2010) | | | | (3,100,512 | ) |
Balance at December 31, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 25,229,471 | |
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MF Properties Subject to Sales Agreement |
Property Name | | Location | | Number of Units | | Land | | Buildings and Improvements | | Carrying Value at December 31, 2010 |
Crescent Village | | Cincinnati, OH | | 90 | | | 353,117 | | | 4,395,937 | | | $ | 4,749,054 | |
Willow Bend | | Hilliard, OH | | 92 | | | 580,130 | | | 3,070,386 | | | 3,650,516 | |
Postwoods | | Reynoldsburg, OH | | 180 | | | 1,148,504 | | | 6,638,740 | | | 7,787,244 | |
| | | | | | | | | | 16,186,814 | |
Less accumulated depreciation (depreciation expense of approximately $600,000 in 2010) | | | | (2,129,086 | ) |
Balance at December 31, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 14,057,728 | |
Consoldidated VIE Properties
In addition to the MF Properties, the Company consolidates the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Consolidated VIEs in accordance with the accounting guidance on consolidations. Although the assets of these VIEs are consolidated, the Company has no ownership interest in the VIEs other than to the extent they serve as collateral for the tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds owned by the Partnership. The results of operations of those properties are recorded by the Company in consolidation but any net income or loss from these properties does not accrue to the unitholders or the general partner, but is instead included in "Unallocated deficit of Consolidated VIEs.”
The Company consolidated the following properties owned by Consolidated VIEs in continuing operations as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
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Consolidated VIEs |
Property Name | | Location | | Number of Units | | Land | | Buildings and Improvements | | Carrying Value at March 31, 2011 |
Bent Tree Apartments | | Columbia, SC | | 232 | | | $ | 986,000 | | | $ | 11,615,957 | | | $ | 12,601,957 | |
Fairmont Oaks Apartments | | Gainsville, FL | | 178 | | | 850,400 | | | 8,486,299 | | | 9,336,699 | |
Iona Lakes Apartments | | Ft. Myers, FL | | 350 | | | 1,900,000 | | | 17,587,223 | | | 19,487,223 | |
Lake Forest Apartments | | Daytona Beach, FL | | 240 | | | 1,396,800 | | | 11,145,648 | | | 12,542,448 | |
| | | | | | | | | | 53,968,327 | |
Less accumulated depreciation (depreciation expense of approximately $533,000 in 2011) | | (18,588,601 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | 35,379,726 | |
Consolidated VIEs |
Property Name | | Location | | Number of Units | | Land | | Buildings and Improvements | | Carrying Value at December 31, 2010 |
Bent Tree Apartments | | Columbia, SC | | 232 | | | $ | 986,000 | | | $ | 11,598,081 | | | $ | 12,584,081 | |
Fairmont Oaks Apartments | | Gainsville, FL | | 178 | | | 850,400 | | | 8,431,601 | | | 9,282,001 | |
Residences at DeCordova | | Granbury, TX | | 76 | | | 527,436 | | | 4,761,552 | | | 5,288,988 | |
Residences at Weatherford | | Weatherford, TX | | 76 | | | 533,000 | | | 602,996 | | | 1,135,996 | |
Iona Lakes Apartments | | Ft. Myers, FL | | 350 | | | 1,900,000 | | | 17,508,844 | | | 19,408,844 | |
Lake Forest Apartments | | Daytona Beach, FL | | 240 | | | 1,396,800 | | | 11,136,018 | | | 12,532,818 | |
| | | | | | | | | | 60,232,728 | |
Less accumulated depreciation (depreciation expense of approximately $2.2 million in 2010) | | (18,237,507 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | 41,995,221 | |
6. Other Assets
The Company had the following Other Assets as of dates shown:
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| | March 31, 2011 | | December 31, 2010 |
Property loans receivable | | $ | 16,652,832 | | | $ | 16,465,960 | |
Less: Allowance for property loans | | (10,213,281 | ) | | (9,899,749 | ) |
Judgment receivable | | 710,690 | | | 710,690 | |
Less: Allowance for judgment receivable | | (700,000 | ) | | (700,000 | ) |
Deferred financing costs - net | | 4,106,300 | | | 4,040,735 | |
Fair value of derivative contracts | | 3,174,237 | | | 3,406,791 | |
Other assets | | 3,430,103 | | | 2,533,773 | |
Total Other Assets | | $ | 17,160,881 | | | $ | 16,558,200 | |
In addition to the tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds held by the Company, taxable property loans have been made to the owners of the properties which secure the bonds and are reported as Other Assets, net of allowance. The Company periodically, or as changes in circumstances or operations dictate, evaluates such taxable loans for impairment. The value of the underlying property assets is ultimately the most relevant measure of value to support the taxable loan values. The Company utilizes a discounted cash flow model in estimating a property fair value. A number of different discounted cash flow models containing varying assumptions are considered. The various models may assume multiple revenue and expense scenarios, various capitalization rates and multiple discount rates. Other information, such as independent appraisals, may be considered in estimating a property fair value. If the estimated fair value of the property after deducting the amortized cost basis of any senior tax-exempt mortgage revenue bond exceeds the principal balance of the property loan then no potential loss is indicated and no allowance for property loans is needed. If the estimated fair value of the property after deducting the amortized cost basis of any senior tax-exempt mortgage revenue bond exceeds the principle balance of the property loan then no potential loss is indicated and no allowance for loan loss is needed. In estimating the property valuation, the most significant assumptions utilized in the discounted cash flow model remained the same as discussed in the Form 10-K. There have been no changes during the first quarter 2011 that would require changes to the assumptions.
During the first quarter of 2011, the Partnership loaned Foundation for Affordable Housing an approximate $73,000 and loaned Cross Creek an additional $114,000. Approximately $120,000 of accrued interest on the Foundation for Affordable Housing taxable loan is included in the quarter's consolidated income statement. Approximately $190,000 of first quarter accrued interest on the Cross Creek taxable loan was included in the allowance.
The following is a summary of the taxable loans, accrued interest and allowance on the amounts due at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively:
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| | Outstanding Balance | | Accrued Interest | | Allowance | | Net Taxable Loans |
Foundation for Affordable Housing | | $ | 4,450,147 | | | $ | 517,170 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,967,317 | |
Ashley Square | | 4,786,342 | | | 1,112,964 | | | (4,709,306 | ) | | 1,190,000 | |
Woodland Park | | 914,116 | | | 75,816 | | | (989,932 | ) | | — | |
Cross Creek | | 6,502,227 | | | 1,309,570 | | | (4,514,043 | ) | | 3,297,754 | |
| | $ | 16,652,832 | | | $ | 3,015,520 | | | $ | (10,213,281 | ) | | $ | 9,455,071 | |
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| | Outstanding Balance | | Accrued Interest | | Allowance | | Net Taxable Loans |
Foundation for Affordable Housing | | $ | 4,377,275 | | | $ | 397,110 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,774,385 | |
Ashley Square | | 4,786,342 | | | 1,018,634 | | | (4,614,976 | ) | | 1,190,000 | |
Woodland Park | | 914,116 | | | 46,983 | | | (961,099 | ) | | — | |
Cross Creek | | 6,388,227 | | | 1,119,201 | | | (4,323,674 | ) | | 3,183,754 | |
| | $ | 16,465,960 | | | $ | 2,581,928 | | | $ | (9,899,749 | ) | | $ | 9,148,139 | |
7. Debt Financing
In March 2011, the Partnership entered into a sale and repurchase transaction with Deutsche Bank related to the Autumn Pines tax-exempt mortgage revenue bond. The transaction is structured such that Deutsche Bank purchased the Autumn Pines bond for $10.0 million plus accrued interest on March 31, 2011 and the Partnership will repurchase the Autumn Pines bond on June 30, 2011 for $10.0 million plus accrued interest. This transaction is a secured financing arrangement and is reflected as such in the financial statements. The proceeds of this structured financing were utilized to enable the Partnership to complete the recent investments in the Briarwood Manor tax-exempt bond and the Arboretum MF Property.
During 2010, the Partnership and its Consolidated Subsidiary ATAX TEBS I, LLC, entered into a number of agreements relating to a long-term debt financing facility provided through the securitization of thirteen tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds owned by the ATAX TEBS I, LLC (the “Sponsor”) pursuant to the TEBS Financing. The TEBS Financing essentially provides the Company with a long-term variable-rate debt facility at interest rates reflecting prevailing short-term tax-exempt rates (Note 4)
The gross proceeds from TEBS Financing were approximately $95.8 million. After the payment of transaction expenses, the Company received net proceeds from the TEBS Financing of approximately $90.4 million. The Company applied approximately $49.5 million of these net proceeds to repay the entire outstanding principal of, and accrued interest on, its secured term loan from Bank of America.
The Class A TEBS Certificates were issued in an initial principal amount of $95.8 million and were sold through a placement agent to unaffiliated investors. The holders of the Class A TEBS Certificates are entitled to receive regular payments of interest from Freddie Mac at a variable rate which resets periodically based on the weekly Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“SIFMA”) floating index rate plus certain credit, facility, remarketing and servicing fees (the “Facility Fees”). As of closing, the SIFMA rate was equal to 0.25% and the total Facility Fees were 1.9%, resulting in a total initial cost of borrowing of 2.15%. As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the SIFMA rate was equal to 0.25% and 0.34%, respectively, resulting in a total cost of borrowing of 2.15% and 2.24%, respectively.
The Company’s Debt Financing as of March 31, 2011, contractually matures over the next five years and thereafter as follows:
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2011 | | $ | 10,561,584 | |
2012 | | 945,000 | |
2013 | | 1,009,000 | |
2014 | | 1,083,000 | |
Thereafter | | 91,896,000 | |
Total | | $ | 105,494,584 | |
8. Mortgages Payable
The Company reports the mortgage loans secured by certain MF Properties on its consolidated financial statements as Mortgages payable. As of March 31, 2011, outstanding mortgage loans totaled approximately $28.1 million. As of December 31, 2010, outstanding mortgage loans totaled approximately $10.6 million.
On March 31, 2011 the Company purchased Arboretum, an independent senior living facility in Omaha, Nebraska. A portion of the purchase price was financed with approximately $17.5 million mortgage payable with Omaha State Bank. This mortgage carries a 5.25% fixed rate and matures on March 31, 2014.
The Company’s mortgages payable as of March 31, 2011 contractually mature over the next five years and thereafter as follows:
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2011 | | $ | 4,444,857 | |
2012 | | 126,220 | |
2013 | | 6,029,442 | |
2014 | | 17,500,000 | |
Thereafter | | — | |
Total | | $ | 28,100,519 | |
9. Transactions with Related Parties
The general partner of the Partnership, AFCA 2, is entitled to receive an administrative fee from the Partnership equal to 0.45% per annum of the outstanding principal balance of any of its tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds, taxable loans collateralized by real property, and other tax-exempt investments for which the owner of the financed property or other third party is not obligated to pay such administrative fee directly to AFCA 2. For the quarters ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Partnership paid administrative fees to AFCA 2 of approximately $201,000 and $94,500, respectively. In addition to the administrative fees paid directly by the Partnership, AFCA 2 receives administrative fees directly from the owners of properties financed by certain of the tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds held by the Partnership. These administrative fees also equal 0.45% per annum of the outstanding principal balance of these tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds and totaled approximately $46,000 and $67,800 for the quarters ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
AFCA 2 earned mortgage placement fees in connection with the acquisition of certain tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds. These mortgage placement fees were paid by the owners of the respective properties and, accordingly, have not been reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements because these properties are not considered VIEs. During the quarters ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, AFCA 2 earned mortgage placement fees of approximately $243,000 and $0, respectively.
An affiliate of AFCA 2, America First Properties Management Company, LLC (“Properties Management”), provides property management services for Ashley Square Apartments, Iona Lakes Apartments, Bent Tree Apartments, Lake Forest Apartments, Fairmont Oaks Apartments, Cross Creek, Clarkson College, Woodland Park, Residences at DeCordova, Eagle Ridge, Crescent Village, Meadowview, Willow Bend, Postwoods, Churchland, Glynn Place and Greens of Pine Glen. Properties Management earned management fees of approximately $255,500 and $238,600 for the quarters ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, for the management of these properties. These property management fees are not Partnership expenses, but are paid in each case by the owner of the multifamily apartment property. However, for properties owned by entities treated as Consolidated VIEs and for MF Properties, the property management fees are reflected as real estate operating expenses on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The property management fees are paid out of the revenues generated by all properties financed by tax-exempt bonds and taxable mortgages prior to the payment of debt service on the Partnership’s tax-exempt revenue bonds and taxable loans.
The owners of the limited-purpose corporations which own four of the Consolidated VIEs held by the Company are employees of Burlington who are not involved in the operation or management of the Company and who are not executive officers or managers of Burlington.
10. Interest Rate Derivative Agreements
As of March 31, 2011, the Company has four derivative agreements in order to mitigate its exposure to increases in interest rates on its variable-rate debt financing and mortgages payable. The terms of the derivative agreements are as follows:
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| Date Purchased | | Notional Amount | | Effective Capped Rate | | Maturity Date | | Purchase Price | | Counterparty |
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| September 2, 2010 | | $ | 31,936,667 | | | 3.00 | % | | September 1, 2017 | | $ | 921,000 | | | Bank of New York Mellon |
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| September 2, 2010 | | $ | 31,936,667 | | | 3.00 | % | | September 1, 2017 | | $ | 845,600 | | | Barclays Bank PLC |
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| September 2, 2010 | | $ | 31,936,667 | | | 3.00 | % | | September 1, 2017 | | $ | 928,000 | | | Royal Bank of Canada |
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| October 29, 2008 | | $ | 4,480,000 | | | 6.00 | % | | November 1, 2011 |
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