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In brief

Florida has 212 active HUD 223(f) loans with $3.8 billion of principal balance in HUD’s October 2026 file, a balance-weighted note rate of 3.72%. HUD’s production database records 82 223(f) initial endorsements in Florida from FY2022 through FY2026.

Key figures

212active 223(f) loans
$3.8Bprincipal balance
38,512units
3.72%weighted note rate
$18.1Maverage balance
82endorsed FY2022 to FY2026

Note rates by vintage

Note rate distribution, Florida 223(f)
Note rateLoansShare of loansBalance
Under 3.00%7334.4%$1.3B
3.00% to 3.99%7434.9%$1.0B
4.00% to 4.99%2310.8%$554.0M
5.00% to 5.99%3717.5%$826.8M
6.00% and above52.4%$81.6M
Balance-weighted note rate by endorsement vintage, Florida 223(f)
Initial endorsementLoansWeighted note rate
Before 2010153.82%
2010 to 2014203.38%
2015 to 2019573.38%
2020 to 2022792.80%
2023 to 2026415.35%

Maturity profile

Maturity profile, Florida 223(f)
Maturity yearLoansShare of loansBalance
2026 to 203000.0%$0
2031 to 203500.0%$0
2036 to 2045157.1%$39.4M
2046 to 20559444.3%$1.3B
2056 and later10348.6%$2.5B

Where the loans are

Top cities for 223(f) loans in Florida
CityLoans
Miami18
Orlando16
Jacksonville11
Tampa8
Gainesville7
Fort Lauderdale6
Hialeah5
Bradenton5

Holders and lenders

Largest holders of record by loan count, Florida 223(f)
Holder of record (HUD file)LoansShareBalance
Greystone Funding Company LLC3215.1%$777.6M
Lument Real Estate Capital, LLC2511.8%$247.1M
JLL Real Estate Capital, LLC167.5%$388.5M
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC136.1%$192.3M
First Housing Dev Corp. of Fl136.1%$94.9M
Walker & Dunlop LLC136.1%$159.4M
Most active lenders at initial endorsement, Florida, FY2022 to FY2026
Lender at initial endorsementLoans
Greystone Funding Company LLC13
Dwight Capital LLC10
Lument Real Estate Capital, LLC9
JLL Real Estate Capital, LLC6
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC6
Walker & Dunlop LLC5

Endorsements by fiscal year

Apartment loans initially endorsed, Florida, FY2022 to FY2026
Fiscal yearLoansMortgage amountUnits
FY202235$884.3M6,720
FY202320$351.2M3,140
FY20249$156.3M1,191
FY20256$139.3M1,131
FY202612$558.2M2,449

What stands out

  • HUD’s file flags 29.2% of Florida’s 223(f) book’s loans as tax-credit (LIHTC) properties, versus 16.4% for 223(f) nationally.
  • 32.5% of Florida’s 223(f) book’s insured loans are on properties HUD flags as Section 8, versus 44.9% for 223(f) nationally.
  • The average balance per loan in Florida’s 223(f) book is $18.1 million, larger than the $11.8 million average for 223(f) nationally.

How 223(f) fits a bridge-to-HUD plan in Florida

223(f) is the usual permanent exit for a bridge-to-HUD plan on existing apartments: a bridge loan funds the acquisition or repositioning, and the 223(f) loan refinances it once the property meets HUD’s occupancy, operating history and coverage tests. In Florida, 41 active 223(f) loans were endorsed in 2023 or later at a weighted rate of 5.35%, which is the most current read on what recent borrowers locked. Bravo Capital’s HUD 223(f) loan guide covers terms and requirements; for timing, each stage (engagement to firm application, firm application to firm commitment, commitment to closing) takes about two months, about six months in total.

Related: 223(f) vs. 221(d)(4), acquiring a property with 223(f), Section 223(f) explained.

Bravo Capital HUD closings in Florida

  • Wyn 5, Miami, FL: HUD 223(f), $4.6 million, closed September 2026

These are part of Bravo’s record of 26 HUD firm commitments received since April 2022, all closed, totaling $526.0 million. The method is on the HUD Closing Scorecard.

Data source and method

Data source: HUD Insured Multifamily Mortgages (active), file FHA-BF90-RM-A, as of the October 2026 release (loans endorsed through September 29, 2026); HUD FHA Multifamily Firm Commitments and Endorsements Database (FY2001 to Q4 FY2026, data run October 8, 2026); HUD Insured Multifamily Properties, HUD Open Data (updated October 6, 2026) for metro area and Section 8 flags. Aggregates computed by Bravo Capital; no owner or contact information is used.

Balances are HUD’s reported amortized principal balance. Interest rates are note rates as reported by HUD (mortgage insurance premium not included), and the average shown is weighted by balance. Metro areas use HUD’s Core Based Statistical Area assignment for each property. “Holder” is the holder of record in HUD’s file, which is often the servicer or Ginnie Mae issuer rather than the original lender. Initial endorsement counts come from HUD’s multifamily production database, which covers apartment programs and does not include Section 232 healthcare loans.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How many HUD 223(f) loans are active in Florida?

HUD’s October 2026 active mortgage file lists 212 223(f) loans in Florida with $3.8 billion of principal balance and 38,512 units.

How many 223(f) loans closed in Florida recently?

HUD’s production database shows 82 223(f) initial endorsements in Florida from FY2022 through FY2026, including 12 in FY2026.

What rate do 223(f) loans in Florida carry?

The balance-weighted note rate across active 223(f) loans is 3.72%. Loans endorsed from 2023 to 2026 carry a weighted 5.35%, reflecting the higher rate environment.

Editorial review

Created by Bravo Capital, a HUD-approved MAP and LEAN lender, and expert-reviewed by the Bravo Capital HUD Underwriting Team. Figures are computed from HUD public data files listed above. Last updated . This page is educational and is not a credit decision or commitment to lend.