The Municipal Securities Approval Program is designed to encourage job creation through the expansion of the activities of 501(c)(3) organizations or manufacturers. This program provides borrowers with local access to tax-exempt bond financing and is ideally suited when the borrower proposes to arrange their own credit enhancement.
About The Municipal Securities Approval Program
Eligibility
Any 501(c)(3) or manufacturer borrower proposing to use bond proceeds for the acquisition or construction of business assets or, as to 501(c)(3) borrowers, other purposes allowed by tax code.
Bond Issuer
Municipality
Loan Amount/Exposure
Determined by the provider of credit enhancement and tax code. Generally up to $10,000,000 for for-profit enterprises and larger amounts for 501(c)(3) organizations and certain specialized projects.
Interest Rate
Market tax-exempt rates. Pricing is determined by market conditions or credit provider at the time of bond sale.
Loan Term
Structured with provider of credit enhancement.
Security
Assets being financed
Fees
- Transaction fees not imposed by FAME are usually determined by the borrower’s investment bankers.
- Contact FAME for current FAME fee schedule.
Additional Information
Borrowers seeking financing must have a project that qualifies under the Internal Revenue Code.
How to Apply
Borrowers considering financing should contact FAME.
Application Downloads
Save and print your completed forms, then mail to FAME.
