
North Star Group, Inc.
19901 Quail Circle
Fairhope AL 36532
701-770-9118
michaelh@nsgia.com
Serenity Village - Funding Flow & Equity
Structure Analysis
Executive Summary
Serenity Village is a HUD 221-d-4 financed affordable housing development with a multi-party
equity structure. The project utilizes a Treasury Fund's bridge financing to cover pre-development
costs and initial developer fees, with the majority of the developer fee deferred as equity. The
project has a planned 5-year hold period before refinance or sale.
Key Capital Structure Elements
● HUD 221-d-4 Loan: Covers hard costs, interest, and most soft costs (developer fees
ineligible)
● Treasury Fund Bridge Financing:
○ $100k revolving marketing line for site pursuit (10 sites)
○ ~$1.3-1.4MM Bridge Note covering pre-development costs and initial developer
fee ($300k)
○ Bridge Note secured by first lien on PHA land (8% simple interest)
○ Fully repaid at HUD initial closing
● Developer Fee Structure:
○ Total nominal fee: $1.7MM (8% of TDC)
○ Initial draw: $300k (part of Bridge Note)
○ Deferred portion: $1.4MM (remains as equity)
○ Fee allocation: NSG (64%), PHA (30%), Consulting Partners (6%)