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In brief

Ohio has 335 active HUD 223(f) loans with $2.1 billion of principal balance in HUD’s October 2026 file, a balance-weighted note rate of 3.62%. HUD’s production database records 79 223(f) initial endorsements in Ohio from FY2022 through FY2026.

Key figures

335active 223(f) loans
$2.1Bprincipal balance
37,182units
3.62%weighted note rate
$6.3Maverage balance
79endorsed FY2022 to FY2026

Note rates by vintage

Note rate distribution, Ohio 223(f)
Note rateLoansShare of loansBalance
Under 3.00%11935.5%$932.0M
3.00% to 3.99%12737.9%$527.3M
4.00% to 4.99%4413.1%$244.2M
5.00% to 5.99%278.1%$345.3M
6.00% and above185.4%$73.8M
Balance-weighted note rate by endorsement vintage, Ohio 223(f)
Initial endorsementLoansWeighted note rate
Before 2010634.39%
2010 to 2014573.31%
2015 to 2019713.25%
2020 to 20221092.83%
2023 to 2026355.62%

Maturity profile

Maturity profile, Ohio 223(f)
Maturity yearLoansShare of loansBalance
2026 to 203010.3%$216,086
2031 to 203541.2%$6.3M
2036 to 20458625.7%$140.7M
2046 to 205511734.9%$656.1M
2056 and later12737.9%$1.3B

Where the loans are

Top cities for 223(f) loans in Ohio
CityLoans
Columbus25
Cleveland20
Toledo19
Cincinnati18
Dayton10
Medina6
Akron6
Cuyahoga Falls6
Top metro areas for 223(f) loans in Ohio
Metro areaLoans
Columbus, OH73
Cleveland, OH64
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN36
Toledo, OH32
Akron, OH24
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH23

Holders and lenders

Largest holders of record by loan count, Ohio 223(f)
Holder of record (HUD file)LoansShareBalance
Lument Real Estate Capital, LLC14844.2%$826.8M
Merchants Capital Corp.4011.9%$203.6M
Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capita226.6%$175.7M
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC164.8%$56.1M
Greystone Funding Company LLC164.8%$234.5M
PNC Bank, National Association154.5%$39.9M
Most active lenders at initial endorsement, Ohio, FY2022 to FY2026
Lender at initial endorsementLoans
Lument Real Estate Capital, LLC40
Greystone Funding Company LLC10
Merchants Capital Corp.6
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC5
Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capita4
JLL Real Estate Capital, LLC3

Endorsements by fiscal year

Apartment loans initially endorsed, Ohio, FY2022 to FY2026
Fiscal yearLoansMortgage amountUnits
FY202242$425.1M4,717
FY202315$147.1M1,310
FY20247$102.6M791
FY202512$231.9M1,568
FY20263$27.4M403

What stands out

  • 59.1% of Ohio’s 223(f) book’s insured loans are on properties HUD flags as Section 8, versus 44.9% for 223(f) nationally.
  • Holder concentration is high: Lument Real Estate Capital, LLC is holder of record on 44.2% of the loans in Ohio’s 223(f) book.
  • The average balance per loan in Ohio’s 223(f) book is $6.3 million, smaller than the $11.8 million average for 223(f) nationally.
  • 1 loans in Ohio’s 223(f) book (0.3%) mature by the end of 2031.

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

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 Ohio, 35 active 223(f) loans were endorsed in 2023 or later at a weighted rate of 5.62%, 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 Ohio

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 Ohio?

HUD’s October 2026 active mortgage file lists 335 223(f) loans in Ohio with $2.1 billion of principal balance and 37,182 units.

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

HUD’s production database shows 79 223(f) initial endorsements in Ohio from FY2022 through FY2026, including 3 in FY2026.

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

The balance-weighted note rate across active 223(f) loans is 3.62%. Loans endorsed from 2023 to 2026 carry a weighted 5.62%, 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.