How do I complete an RFA?

1. Complete and submit an RFA request form. Note: If you are requesting payoff, please also submit a completed Payoff Worksheet Attachment.
2. Upon receipt of your complete RFA request form, we will send you:
   1. A letter acknowledging your request to be signed by the Owner
   2. A list of required due diligence items
   3. An invoice for the applicable nonrefundable RFA processing fee (effective February 1, 2016)
3. Return the processing fee and due diligence items to Minnesota Housing.
4. Our RFA staff will review your materials and present them to the appropriate committees for decision. You may be involved in negotiations about credit review and deal structuring during this time. Neither Minnesota Housing or its employees or agents can provide any guarantee that your RFA will be approved or that the approval will not have modifications to your original request. Because deferred funds are scarce resources, Minnesota Housing will review requests related to financial transactions to determine whether deferred debt can be paid or partially paid at closing.
5. We will notify you in writing of the final decision and provide you with next steps. If your request is approved, it is then transferred to our legal team where a timeline for closing will be determined. Additional documentation is often required.

How long does the RFA process take?