Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP - Quarter Report: 2008 March (Form 10-Q)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008
OR
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 000-24843
AMERICA FIRST TAX EXEMPT INVESTORS, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
47-0810385 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
|
1004 Farnam Street, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska (Address of principal executive offices) |
68102 (Zip Code) |
(402) 444-1630
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES þ NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer þ | Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company o | |||
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act).
YES o NO þ
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302 Certification of CEO | ||||||||
302 Certification of CFO | ||||||||
906 Certification of CEO | ||||||||
906 Certification of CFO |
Forward-Looking Statements
This report (including, but not limited to, the information contained in Managements Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations) contains forward-looking statements
that reflect managements current beliefs and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry
conditions, the Companys performance and financial results. All statements, trend analysis and
other information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company and
the investments it has made constitute forward-looking statements. Beneficial Unit Certificate
(BUC) holders and others should understand that these forward-looking statements are subject to
numerous risks and uncertainties and a number of factors could affect the future results of the
Company and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements contained herein. These factors include general economic and business
conditions such as the availability and credit worthiness of prospective tenants, lease rents,
operating expenses, the terms and availability of financing for properties financed by the
tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds owned by the Partnership, adverse changes in the real estate
markets from governmental or legislative forces, lack of availability and credit worthiness of
counterparties to finance future acquisitions and interest rate fluctuations and other items
discussed under Risk Factors in Item 1A of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and in Item 1A of Part II of this report.
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
AMERICA FIRST TAX EXEMPT INVESTORS, L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(UNAUDITED)
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Assets |
||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 3,683,483 | $ | 14,821,946 | ||||
Restricted cash |
3,774,757 | 2,865,890 | ||||||
Interest receivable |
776,844 | 534,699 | ||||||
Tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds |
69,984,090 | 66,167,116 | ||||||
Real estate assets: |
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Land |
10,357,004 | 10,357,004 | ||||||
Buildings and improvements |
99,401,844 | 99,218,397 | ||||||
Real estate assets
before accumulated
depreciation |
109,758,848 | 109,575,401 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation |
(32,465,925 | ) | (31,543,780 | ) | ||||
Net real estate assets |
77,292,923 | 78,031,621 | ||||||
Other assets |
2,223,291 | 2,457,736 | ||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 157,735,388 | $ | 164,879,008 | ||||
Liabilities |
||||||||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities |
$ | 7,299,573 | $ | 6,808,458 | ||||
Distribution payable |
1,842,672 | 2,432,327 | ||||||
Debt financing |
71,395,000 | 71,395,000 | ||||||
Mortgage payable |
19,920,000 | 19,920,000 | ||||||
Total Liabilities |
100,457,245 | 100,555,785 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10) |
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Minority interest |
46,011 | 48,756 | ||||||
Partners Capital |
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General partner |
285,017 | 348,913 | ||||||
Beneficial Unit Certificate holders |
106,554,658 | 112,880,314 | ||||||
Unallocated deficit of variable interest entities |
(49,607,543 | ) | (48,954,760 | ) | ||||
Total Partners Capital |
57,232,132 | 64,274,467 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Partners Capital |
$ | 157,735,388 | $ | 164,879,008 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICA FIRST TAX EXEMPT INVESTORS, L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended, | ||||||||
March 31, 2008 | March 31, 2007 | |||||||
Income: |
||||||||
Property revenues |
$ | 4,635,340 | $ | 3,576,250 | ||||
Mortgage revenue bond investment income |
1,208,564 | 422,438 | ||||||
Other interest income |
24,430 | 208,774 | ||||||
Gain on sale of securities |
3,704 | | ||||||
5,872,038 | 4,207,462 | |||||||
Expenses: |
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Real estate operating (exclusive of items shown below) |
2,555,329 | 1,961,515 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
1,351,431 | 487,380 | ||||||
Interest |
1,523,555 | 528,798 | ||||||
General and administrative |
431,066 | 290,992 | ||||||
5,861,381 | 3,268,685 | |||||||
Minority interest in net loss of consolidated subsidiary |
2,745 | | ||||||
Net income |
$ | 13,402 | $ | 938,777 | ||||
Net income allocated to: |
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General Partner |
$ | 6,662 | $ | 12,490 | ||||
BUC holders |
659,523 | 1,236,488 | ||||||
Unallocated loss of variable interest entities |
(652,783 | ) | (310,201 | ) | ||||
$ | 13,402 | $ | 938,777 | |||||
BUC holders interest in net income per unit (basic and diluted): |
||||||||
Net income, basic and diluted, per unit |
$ | 0.05 | $ | 0.13 | ||||
Weighted average number of units
outstanding, basic and diluted |
13,512,928 | 9,837,928 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICA FIRST TAX EXEMPT INVESTORS, L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS CAPITAL AND COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(UNAUDITED)
INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(UNAUDITED)
Unallocated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||
deficit of | Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
General | Beneficial Unit Certificate holders | variable interest | Comprehensive | |||||||||||||||||||||
Partner | # of Units | Amount | entities | Total | Income (Loss) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2008 |
$ | 348,913 | 13,512,928 | $ | 112,880,314 | $ | (48,954,760 | ) | $ | 64,274,467 | $ | (3,581,844 | ) | |||||||||||
Comprehensive income: |
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Net income |
6,662 | 659,523 | (652,783 | ) | 13,402 | |||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized loss on securities |
(52,131 | ) | (5,160,934 | ) | | (5,213,065 | ) | (5,213,065 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income |
(5,199,663 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions paid or accrued |
(18,427 | ) | (1,824,245 | ) | | (1,842,672 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2008 |
$ | 285,017 | 13,512,928 | $ | 106,554,658 | $ | (49,607,543 | ) | $ | 57,232,132 | $ | (8,794,909 | ) | |||||||||||
Unallocated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||
deficit of | Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
General | Beneficial Unit Certificate holders | variable interest | Comprehensive | |||||||||||||||||||||
Partner | # of Units | Amount | entities | Total | Loss | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2007 |
$ | 1,526,062 | 9,837,928 | $ | 90,722,467 | $ | (45,502,169 | ) | $ | 46,746,360 | $ | (722,435 | ) | |||||||||||
Comprehensive income: |
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Net income |
12,490 | 1,236,488 | (310,201 | ) | 938,777 | |||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gain on securities |
373 | 36,858 | | 37,231 | 37,231 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income |
976,008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions paid or accrued |
(13,415 | ) | (1,328,121 | ) | | (1,341,536 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2007 |
$ | 1,525,510 | 9,837,928 | $ | 90,667,692 | $ | (45,812,370 | ) | $ | 46,380,832 | $ | (685,204 | ) | |||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICA FIRST TAX EXEMPT INVESTORS, L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(UNAUDITED)
For the three months ended | ||||||||
March 31, 2008 | March 31, 2007 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
$ | 13,402 | $ | 938,777 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization expense |
1,351,431 | 487,380 | ||||||
Interest rate cap expense |
183,191 | 31,953 | ||||||
Gain on sale of securities |
(3,704 | ) | | |||||
Minority interest in net loss of consolidated subsidiary |
(2,745 | ) | | |||||
Increase in interest receivable |
(242,145 | ) | (195,897 | ) | ||||
Increase in other assets |
(474,407 | ) | (87,151 | ) | ||||
Decrease in accounts payable,
accrued expenses and other
liabilities |
(481,818 | ) | (504,663 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
343,205 | 670,399 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
||||||||
Proceeds from sale of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds |
3,433,635 | | ||||||
Acquisition of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds |
(12,435,000 | ) | | |||||
Increase in restricted cash |
(908,867 | ) | (1,088,249 | ) | ||||
Capital expenditures |
(150,782 | ) | (176,947 | ) | ||||
Principal payments received on
tax-exempt mortgage revenue
bonds |
15,000 | 12,500 | ||||||
Decrease in taxable loans |
100,000 | | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(9,946,014 | ) | (1,252,696 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Distributions paid |
(2,432,327 | ) | (1,545,893 | ) | ||||
Swap payments |
(12,194 | ) | | |||||
Increase in liabilities related to restricted cash |
908,867 | 1,088,249 | ||||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(1,535,654 | ) | (457,644 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(11,138,463 | ) | (1,039,941 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
14,821,946 | 8,476,928 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 3,683,483 | 7,436,987 | |||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid during the period for interest |
$ | 457,281 | 108,544 | |||||
Distributions declared but not paid |
$ | 1,842,672 | 1,341,536 | |||||
Significant Non-Cash Activity: |
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Capital expenditures financed through accounts payable |
$ | 64,066 | 121,101 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICA
FIRST TAX EXEMPT INVESTORS, L.P.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008
(UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008
(UNAUDITED)
1. Basis of Presentation
America First Tax Exempt Investors, L.P. was formed on April 2, 1998 under the Delaware Revised
Uniform Limited Partnership Act for the purpose of acquiring, holding, selling and otherwise
dealing with a portfolio of federally tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds which have been issued to
provide construction and/or permanent financing of multifamily residential properties. Interest on
these bonds is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. As a result, most of
the income earned by the Partnership is exempt from federal income taxes. Our general partner is
America First Capital Associates Limited Partnership Two (AFCA 2 or General Partner). The
Partnership will terminate on December 31, 2050 unless terminated earlier under provisions of its
Agreement of Limited Partnership.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Partnership, its wholly-owned
subsidiary, America First LP Holding Corp. (Holding Corp), and the variable interest entities
(VIEs) of which the Partnership has been determined to be the primary beneficiary (the
Company). In this Form 10-Q, America First Tax Exempt Investors, L.P. and Holding Corp (the
Partnership) is reported as a stand alone entity without the consolidation of the VIEs. MF
Properties refers to the multifamily apartment projects that are owned by partnerships of which the
Holding Corp is the 99% limited partner and are consolidated with the Partnership. In the
Companys consolidated financial statements, all transactions and accounts between the Partnership
and the VIEs have been eliminated in consolidation. The Partnership does not presently believe
that the consolidation of VIEs for reporting under accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America (GAAP) will impact the Partnerships tax status, amounts reported to
Beneficial Unit Certificate (BUC) holders on IRS Form K-1, the Partnerships ability to
distribute tax-exempt income to BUC holders, the current level of quarterly distributions or the
tax-exempt status of the underlying mortgage revenue bonds.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from
those estimates. The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
have been prepared according to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted according to such rules and
regulations, although management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information
presented not misleading. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. In the opinion of management, all
normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position as of March 31,
2008, and the results of operations for all periods presented have been made. The results of
operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for
the full year.
2. Partnership Income, Expenses and Cash Distributions
The Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership contains provisions for the distribution of
Net Interest Income, Net Residual Proceeds and Liquidation Proceeds, for the allocation of income
or loss from operations and for the allocation of income and loss arising from a repayment, sale or
liquidation of investments. Income and losses will be allocated to each BUC holder on a periodic
basis, as determined by the General Partner, based on the number of BUCs held by each BUC holder as
of the last day of the period for which such allocation is to be made. Distributions of Net
Interest Income and Net Residual Proceeds will be made to each BUC holder of record on the last day
of each distribution period based on the number of BUCs held by each BUC holder as of such date.
For purposes of the Agreement of Limited Partnership, cash distributions, if any, received by the
Partnership from the Investment in Multifamily Apartment Properties (See Note 4) will be included
in the Partnerships Interest Income and cash distributions received by the Partnership from the
sale of such properties will be included in the Partnership Residual Proceeds.
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The unallocated deficit of the VIEs is primarily comprised of the accumulated historical net losses
of the VIEs as of January 1, 2004 and the VIEs net losses since the implementation of
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, (FIN 46R) as of January 1, 2004. Such losses are not
allocated to the General Partner and BUC holders as such activity is not contemplated by, or
addressed in, the Agreement of Limited Partnership.
Cash distributions are currently made on a quarterly basis but may be made on a monthly or
semiannual basis at the election of AFCA 2.
3. Investments in Tax-Exempt Bonds
The tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds owned by the Company have been issued to provide construction
and/or permanent financing of multifamily residential properties. The Company had the following
investments in tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds as of dates shown:
March 31, 2008 | ||||||||||||||||
Description of Tax-Exempt | Unrealized | Unrealized | Estimated | |||||||||||||
Mortgage Revenue Bonds | Cost | Gain | Loss | Fair Value | ||||||||||||
Chandler Creek Apartments |
$ | 11,500,000 | $ | | $ | | $ | 11,500,000 | ||||||||
Clarkson College |
6,069,999 | | (910,962 | ) | 5,159,037 | |||||||||||
Bella Vista |
6,800,000 | | (1,152,600 | ) | 5,647,400 | |||||||||||
Woodland Park |
15,715,000 | | (2,279,334 | ) | 13,435,666 | |||||||||||
Prairiebrook Village |
5,862,000 | | (883,828 | ) | 4,978,172 | |||||||||||
Gardens of DeCordova |
4,870,000 | | (918,969 | ) | 3,951,031 | |||||||||||
Gardens of Weatherford |
4,702,000 | | (862,817 | ) | 3,839,183 | |||||||||||
Runnymede Apartments |
10,825,000 | | (710,878 | ) | 10,114,122 | |||||||||||
Bridle Ridge Apartments |
7,885,000 | | (682,447 | ) | 7,202,553 | |||||||||||
Woodlynn Village |
4,550,000 | | (393,074 | ) | 4,156,926 | |||||||||||
$ | 78,778,999 | $ | | $ | (8,794,909 | ) | $ | 69,984,090 | ||||||||
December 31, 2007 | ||||||||||||||||
Description of Tax-Exempt | Unrealized | Unrealized | Estimated | |||||||||||||
Mortgage Revenue Bonds | Cost | Gain | Loss | Fair Value | ||||||||||||
Chandler Creek Apartments |
$ | 11,500,000 | $ | | $ | (792,350 | ) | $ | 10,707,650 | |||||||
Clarkson College |
6,084,960 | | (396,644 | ) | 5,688,316 | |||||||||||
Bella Vista |
6,800,000 | | (380,800 | ) | 6,419,200 | |||||||||||
Deerfield Apartments |
3,390,000 | | (77,614 | ) | 3,312,386 | |||||||||||
Woodland Park |
15,715,000 | | (658,340 | ) | 15,056,660 | |||||||||||
Prairiebrook Village |
5,862,000 | | (313,317 | ) | 5,548,683 | |||||||||||
Gardens of DeCordova |
4,870,000 | | (408,108 | ) | 4,461,892 | |||||||||||
Gardens of Weatherford |
4,702,000 | | (394,028 | ) | 4,307,972 | |||||||||||
Runnymede Apartments |
10,825,000 | | (160,643 | ) | 10,664,357 | |||||||||||
$ | 69,748,960 | $ | | $ | (3,581,844 | ) | $ | 66,167,116 | ||||||||
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Valuation As all of the Companys investments in tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds are classified
as available-for-sale securities, they are carried on the balance sheet at their estimated fair
values. The Company bases the fair value of the tax-exempt bonds, which have a limited market, on
quotes from external sources, such as brokers, for these or similar bonds. In the limited situation
when quotes are unavailable, the Company estimates the fair value for each bond as the
present value of its expected cash flows using a discount rate for comparable tax-exempt
investments. This calculation methodology encompasses judgment in its application.
As of March 31, 2008, approximately $53.3 million of the Companys tax-exempt mortgage revenue
bonds were valued using broker quotes, $11.5 million were valued based upon a subsequent sale price
of the bond and approximately $5.2 million were valued using managements discounted cash flow
analyses. Broker quotes and managements discounted cash flow analyses provide indicative pricing
only. Due to the limited market for the tax-exempt bonds, these estimates of fair value do not
necessarily represent what the Company would actually receive in a sale of the bonds.
Unrealized gains or losses on these tax-exempt bonds are recorded in accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) to reflect quarterly changes in their estimated fair values resulting
from market conditions and fluctuations in the present value of the expected cash flows from the
underlying properties. As of March 31, 2008, the Clarkson College investment has been in an
unrealized loss position for greater than twelve months while the remaining bonds have been in an
unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. The current unrealized losses on the bonds
are not considered to be other-than-temporary because the Company has the intent and ability to
hold these securities until their value recovers or until maturity, if necessary. The unrealized
gain or loss will continue to fluctuate each reporting period based on the market conditions and
present value of the expected cash flow.
In general, credit and capital markets have deteriorated. The deterioration has impacted the fair
value of the bonds as shown in the tables above. If uncertainties in these markets continue, the
markets deteriorate further or the Company experiences further deterioration in the values of its
investment portfolio, the Company may incur impairments to its investment portfolio which could
negatively impact the Companys financial statements.
In April, 2008, the Chandler Creek bonds were sold for $11.5 million plus accrued interest. In
March, 2008, the Deerfield bonds were sold for $3.4 million plus accrued interest and the repayment
of a $100,000 taxable loan. The proceeds from these sales are expected to be used for the repayment
of debt and for general working capital needs.
In February, 2008, the Company acquired the Woodlynn Village bonds at par value of $4.5 million
which represented 100% of the bond issuance. The Bonds earn interest at an annual rate of 6.0%
with semi-annual interest payments and a stated maturity date of November 1, 2042. The Bonds were
issued for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Woodlynn Village, a 59 unit multifamily senior
independent living apartment complex located in Maplewood, Minnesota.
In January, 2008, the Company acquired the Bridle Ridge Apartments bonds at par value of $7.9
million which represented 100% of the bond issuance. The Bonds earn interest at an annual rate of
6.0% with semi-annual interest payments and a stated maturity date of January 1, 2043. The Bonds
were issued for the acquisition and rehabilitation of The Bridle Ridge Apartments, a 152 unit
multifamily apartment complex located in Greer, South Carolina.
In October, 2007, the Company acquired the Runnymede Apartments bonds at par value of $10.8
million, which represented 100% of the bond issuance. The bonds earn interest at an annual rate of
6.0% with semi-annual interest payments and a stated maturity date of October 1, 2042. The bonds
are secured by a 252 unit multifamily apartment complex in Austin, Texas.
In June, 2007, the Company acquired the Prairiebrook Village bonds at par value of $5.5 million
Series A and $0.4 million Series B, which together represented 100% of the bond issuance. The
bonds were issued in order to construct a 72 unit multifamily apartment complex in Gardner, Kansas.
Construction of the apartment complex has not commenced and in February, 2008, the bond trustee
notified the owner and developer of Prairiebrook Village that they were not in compliance with
certain sections of the bond indenture. In May, 2008, the bond trustee, acting on behalf of the
Company, filed a petition of foreclosure on the mortgage securing the bonds. The Company expects to
receive $5.1 million held by the trustee representing unused bond proceeds and the deed of
ownership to the land owned by the project. The Company intends to sell the land to be obtained in
the foreclosure. After the sale of the land the Company will pursue the project
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owner and project
developer for any remaining unpaid bond principal based upon guarantees by these entities. Based
upon the expected land sale proceeds of $350,000 to $450,000, the Company expects to pursue the
owner and developer for between $350,000 and $450,000 from such guarantees.
In May, 2007, the Company acquired the Woodland Park bonds at par value of $15.1 million Series A
and $0.6 million Series B, which together represented 100% of the bond issuance. The bonds earn
interest at an annual rate of 6.0% for Series A and 8.0% for Series B with semi-annual interest
payments and a stated maturity date of November 1, 2047. The bonds were issued in order to
construct a 236 unit multifamily apartment complex in Topeka, Kansas. The apartment complex is
currently under construction with an estimated completion date of March 2009.
In May, 2007, the Company acquired the Gardens of DeCordova bonds at par value of $4.9 million,
which represented 100% of the bond issuance. The bonds earn interest at an annual rate of 6.0%
with semi-annual interest payments and a stated maturity date of May 1, 2047. The bonds were
issued in order to construct a 76 unit multifamily apartment complex in Granbury, Texas. The
apartment complex is currently under construction with an estimated completion date of September
2008.
In May, 2007, the Company acquired the Gardens of Weatherford bonds at par value of $4.7 million,
which represented 100% of the bond issuance. The bonds earn interest at an annual rate of 6.0%
with semi-annual interest payments and a stated maturity date of May 1, 2047. The bonds were
issued in order to construct a 76 unit multifamily apartment complex in Weatherford, Texas. The
apartment complex is currently under construction with an estimated completion date of December
2008.
The Company has determined that the underlying entities that own the Woodlynn Village, Bridle Ridge
Apartments, Runnymede Apartments, Prairiebrook Village Apartments, Woodland Park Apartments, the
Gardens of DeCordova Apartments and the Gardens of Weatherford Apartments which are financed by
bonds owned by the Partnership do not meet the definition of a VIE and accordingly, their financial
statements are not required to be consolidated into the Companys consolidated financial statements
under FIN 46R.
4. Real Estate Assets
To facilitate its investment strategy of acquiring additional tax-exempt mortgage bonds secured by
multifamily apartment properties (MF Properties), the Partnership may acquire ownership positions
in the MF Properties. The Partnership expects to ultimately restructure the property ownership
through a sale of the MF Properties and a syndication of the associated low income housing tax
credits (LIHTCs). The Partnership expects to provide the tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds to
the new property owners as part of the restructuring. Such restructurings will generally be
expected to be initiated within 36 months of the initial investment in MF Properties and will often
coincide with the expiration of the compliance period relating to LIHTCs previously issued with
respect to the MF Property. The Partnership will not acquire LIHTCs in connection with these
transactions.
On June 29, 2007, Holding Corp acquired the 99% limited partner interests in six Ohio limited
partnerships (the Property Partnerships) for a cash purchase price of approximately $9.2 million
plus assumed debt and other liabilities of approximately $15.7 million. Each Property Partnership
owns a multifamily apartment property, of which four are located in Ohio and two are located in
Kentucky. The cash portion of the purchase price was funded by cash on hand. In connection with
the acquisition, the Property Partnerships refinanced their existing debt with an aggregate loan,
see Note 5 below. The 1% general partner interests in the six Property Partnerships were acquired
by Atlantic Development GP Holding Corp, a party unaffiliated with the Partnership, with the
proceeds of an approximately $62,000 loan from Holding Corp. These 1% general partner interests
are reflected in the Companys consolidated financial statements as minority interests.
SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations, requires that the total purchase price paid for MF Properties
be allocated to the Property Partnerships net tangible and identified intangible assets acquired
and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date.
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MF Properties
Condensed Balance Sheet Data as of:
6/29/2007
(Date of acquisition)
Condensed Balance Sheet Data as of:
6/29/2007
(Date of acquisition)
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 700 | ||
Restricted cash and other assets |
1,790,439 | |||
In-place lease assets |
908,640 | |||
Net real estate assets |
23,992,705 | |||
Total assets |
$ | 26,692,484 | ||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other
liabilities |
$ | 568,883 | ||
Mortgage payable |
19,920,000 | |||
Stockholders equity |
6,203,601 | |||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 26,692,484 | ||
The table below shows the pro forma condensed consolidated results of operations of the Company as
if the Property Partnerships had been acquired at the beginning of the period presented:
For the Three | ||||
Months Ended, | ||||
March 31, 2007 | ||||
Revenues |
$ | 5,265,763 | ||
Net income |
384,679 | |||
Net income allocated to BUC holders |
687,931 | |||
BUC holders interest in net income per unit (basic and
diluted) |
$ | 0.07 |
The pro forma financial information represents the historical operating results of the combined
Company with adjustments for purchase accounting and is not necessarily indicative of the results
of operations that would have been achieved if the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of
the period presented.
In addition to the MF Properties, the Partnership consolidates the assets of the VIEs in accordance
with FIN 46R. Although the assets of the VIEs are consolidated, the Partnership has no ownership
interest in them other than to the extent they serve as collateral for the tax-exempt mortgage
revenue bonds owned by the Partnership. The results of operations of those properties are recorded
by the Company in consolidation but any net income or loss from these properties does not accrue to
the BUC holders or the general partner, but is instead included in Unallocated loss of variable
interest entities.
5. Debt Financing and Mortgage Payable
The Companys long-term debt is provided by securitization of existing tax-exempt mortgage revenue
bonds through the Merrill Lynch P-Float program which are accounted for as secured borrowings and,
in effect, provide variable-rate financing for the acquisition of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds
and other investments meeting the Companys investment criteria. The Companys debt financing of
$71.4 million bears interest at a weekly floating bond rate, including associated remarketing,
credit enhancement, liquidity and trustee fees, that averaged 6.0% per annum and 4.3% per annum
during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Maturity dates for the
Companys debt financing range from 2008 through 2038. In April, 2008, the Company used proceeds
from the sale of bonds (See Note 3) to retire $6.5 million of P-Float debt.
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The Companys financing is concentrated with Merrill Lynch through the P-Float program. Recent
credit losses and
credit rating downgrades at Merrill Lynch have resulted in an increase in the Companys cost of
borrowing under the P-Float program. We do not expect to have access to additional debt financing
through the Merrill Lynch P-Float program for the foreseeable future.
Merrill Lynchs cost of borrowing related to the P-Float program is expressed as an estimate of the
Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) floating rate index plus a basis
point credit spread. The following table displays the SIFMA rate, estimated Merrill Lynch credit
spread and the resulting effective interest rate to the Company under the P-Float program as of the
dates shown.
SIFMA | Company Effective | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | P-Float Program | Interest Rate on | ||||||||||
Index | Credit Spread | P-Float Debt | ||||||||||
March 31, 2007
|
3.65 | % | 0.84% to 0.86% | 4.49% to 4.51% | ||||||||
September 30, 2007
|
3.84 | % | 0.90% to 0.95% | 4.74% to 4.79% | ||||||||
October 31, 2007
|
3.26 | % | 1.07% to 1.22% | 4.33% to 4.48% | ||||||||
November 30, 2007
|
3.58 | % | 1.30% to 1.35% | 4.88% to 4.93% | ||||||||
December 31, 2007
|
3.42 | % | 2.33 | % | 5.75 | % | ||||||
January 31, 2008
|
2.20 | % | 3.85 | % | 6.05 | % | ||||||
February 29, 2008
|
3.16 | % | 2.95% to 3.77% | 6.11% to 6.93% | ||||||||
March 31, 2008
|
2.21 | % | 3.59% to 4.74% | 5.80% to 6.95% |
The increased P-Float program credit spread has resulted in a significantly higher effective
interest rate for the Company. As shown in the table above, the Companys effective interest rate
has increased approximately 1.3% to 2.4% from March 31, 2007 to March 31, 2008. The Company is
currently evaluating alternative financing vehicles to replace its P-Float debt in order to reduce
its interest expense and to have access to new leverage financing for additional tax-exempt
mortgage bonds on reasonable terms. The Company has not entered into any agreements with respect
to any such alternative debt financing and there can be no assurances that it will be able to do
so. Additionally, there can be no assurances that the existing P-Float debt will remain in place
even with the additional costs currently being incurred.
In connection with the acquisition of the MF Properties, a mortgage loan of approximately $19.9
million was obtained. The interest rate on this mortgage is variable and is calculated as one
month LIBOR plus 1.55%. As of March 31, 2008, one month LIBOR was 2.70% and the interest on the
mortgage was 4.25%. The mortgage matures in July 2009. The Company has guaranteed the payment of
certain exceptions from the non-recourse provisions and certain environmental obligations, should
they arise, in connection with the loan.
In January 2008, the Partnership entered into a $5.0 million line of credit. The line of credit is
available for new investments and general working capital purposes. It is secured by certain
mortgage revenue bonds, bears interest at a variable rate of prime minus 0.5% per annum. There
were no outstanding borrowings on this line on March 31, 2008. The average outstanding balance on
the line during the quarter ended March 31, 2008 was approximately $400,000.
6. Issuance of Additional Beneficial Unit Certificates
In April 2007, the Company issued, through an underwritten public offering, a total of 3,675,000
BUCs at a public offering price of $8.06 per BUC. Net proceeds realized by the Company from the
issuance of the additional BUCs were approximately $27.5 million, after payment of an underwriters
discount and other offering costs of approximately $2.1 million. The proceeds were used to acquire
additional tax-exempt revenue bonds and other investments meeting the Partnerships investment
criteria as described in Notes 3 and 4, and for general working capital needs. The offering was
made pursuant to a $100,000,000 shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
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7. Transactions with Related Parties
The general partner of the Partnership, AFCA 2, is entitled to receive an administrative fee from
the Partnership equal to 0.45% per annum of the outstanding principal balance of any its tax-exempt
mortgage revenue bonds or other tax-exempt investments for which the owner of the financed property
or other third party is not obligated to pay such administrative fee directly to AFCA 2. For three
months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, the Partnership paid administrative fees to AFCA 2 of
approximately $92,500 and $48,000, respectively. In addition to the administrative fees paid
directly by the Partnership, AFCA 2 receives administrative fees directly from the owners of
properties financed by certain of the tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds held by the Partnership.
These administrative fees also equal 0.45% per annum of the outstanding principal balance of these
tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds and totaled approximately $90,000 and $72,000 for the three
months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 respectively.
AFCA 2 earned mortgage placement fees in connection with the acquisition of certain tax-exempt
mortgage revenue bonds. These mortgage placement fees were paid by the owners of the respective
property and, accordingly, have not been reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated
financial statements because these properties are not considered VIEs. During the three months
ended March 31, 2008, AFCA 2 earned mortgage placement fees of approximately $61,250. There were no
such fees earned during the first quarter of 2007.
An affiliate of AFCA 2, America First Property Management Company, LLC (Properties Management),
was retained to provide property management services for Ashley Square, Ashley Pointe at Eagle
Crest, Iona Lakes Apartments, Bent Tree Apartments, Lake Forest Apartments, Fairmont Oaks
Apartments, Eagle Ridge, Crescent Village, Meadowview, Willow Bend, Postwoods I, and Postwoods II.
The management fees paid to Properties Management amounted to approximately $180,000 during the
first quarter of 2008, and $119,000 during the first quarter of 2007. For the VIEs, these
management fees are not Partnership expenses but are recorded by each applicable VIE entity and,
accordingly, have been reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Such fees
are paid out of the revenues generated by the properties owned by the VIEs prior to the payment of
any interest on the tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds and taxable loans held by the Partnership on
these properties. For the MF Properties, these management fees are considered real estate operating
expenses. Additionally, Properties Management was retained to provide property management services
for Chandler Creek and Clarkson College. The management fees paid to Properties Management by
these entities amounted to approximately $23,000 and $22,900 during the first quarter of 2008 and
2007, respectively.
The shareholders of the limited-purpose corporations which own five of the apartment properties
financed with tax-exempt bonds and taxable loans held by the Company are employees of The
Burlington Capital Group LLC, the general partner of AFCA 2 (Burlington) who are not involved in
the operation or management of the Company and who are not executive officers or managers of
Burlington.
8. Interest Rate Derivative Agreements
As of March 31, 2008, the Company has four derivative agreements in order to mitigate its exposure
to increases in interest rates on its variable-rate debt financing and mortgage payable. The terms
of the derivative agreements are as follows:
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Principal of | Effective | Maturity | Purchase | |||||||||||||
Date Purchased | Debt Financing | Capped Rate | Date | Price | Counterparty | |||||||||||
February 1, 2003
|
$ | 15,000,000 | 2.95% (1) | January 1, 2010 | $ | 608,000 | Bank of America | |||||||||
July 7, 2006
|
$ | 10,000,000 | 4.00% (2) | July 1, 2011 | $ | 159,700 | US Bank | |||||||||
May 1, 2007
|
$ | 10,000,000 | 4.00% (2) | May 1, 2012 | $ | 65,500 | US Bank | |||||||||
June 29, 2007
|
$ | 19,920,000 | 8.30% | July 1, 2009 | $ | 17,500 | JP Morgan |
(1) | The counterparty has exercised the right to convert the cap into a fixed rate swap effective February 1, 2008. Under the terms of the swap arrangement, the Partnership will pay a fixed rate of 2.95%. | |
(2) | Effective capped rate before remarketing, credit enhancement, liquidity and trustee fees. |
On February 1, 2008, the counterparty to the $15.0 million derivative elected to exercise its
option to convert the interest rate cap to a fixed rate swap at a rate of 2.95% plus remarketing
costs paid in the P-Float program. Under the terms of the swap, the Partnership will pay a fixed
rate of interest of 2.95% to the counterparty and will receive a variable rate of interest from
same based on the SIFMA Municipal Swap Index rate. This rate is set weekly and settlements under
the swap agreement will be made monthly based on the original notional amount. The Partnership is
required to maintain a restricted compensating balance with the counterparty institution based on
the present value of the projected future payments for the duration of the swap agreement.
These interest rate derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting and, accordingly, they are
carried at fair value. Changes in fair value are included in current period earnings within
interest expense. The change in the fair value of these derivative contracts resulted in an
increase in interest expense of approximately $183,000 and $32,000 for the three months ended March
31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, respectively.
9. Segment Reporting
The Company consists of three reportable segments, Tax-Exempt Bond Investments, MF Properties, and
VIEs. In addition to the three reportable segments, the Company also separately reports its
consolidation and elimination information because it does not allocate certain items to the
segments.
Tax-Exempt Bond Investments Segment
The Tax-Exempt Bond Investments segment consists of the Companys portfolio of federally tax-exempt
mortgage revenue bonds which have been issued to provide construction and/or permanent financing of
multifamily residential apartments. Such tax-exempt bonds are held as long-term investments. As
of March 31, 2008, the Company held twelve tax-exempt bonds (secured by ten properties) not
associated with VIEs and eight tax-exempt bonds associated with VIEs. The multifamily apartment
properties financed by these tax-exempt bonds contain a total of 3,261 rental units.
MF Properties Segment
The MF Properties segment consists of indirect equity interests in multifamily apartment properties
which are not currently financed by tax-exempt bonds held by the Partnership but which the
Partnership eventually intends to finance by such bonds through a restructuring. In connection
with any such restructuring, the Partnership will be required to dispose of any equity interest
held in such MF Properties. The Partnerships interests in its current MF Properties are not
currently classified as Assets Held for Sale because the Partnership is not actively marketing them
for sale, there is no definitive purchase agreement in existence and, therefore, no sale is
expected in the next twelve months. During the time the Partnership holds an interest in a MF
Property, any net rental income generated by the MF Properties in excess of debt service will be
available for distribution to the Partnership in accordance with its interest in the MF Property.
Any such
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cash distribution will contribute to the Partnerships Cash Available for Distribution
(CAD). As of March 31, 2008, the Company held interest in six MF Properties containing a total
of 544 rental units.
The VIE segment
The VIE segment consists of multifamily apartment properties which are financed with tax-exempt
bonds held by the Partnership, the assets, liabilities and operating results of which are
consolidated with those of the Partnership as a result of FIN 46R. The tax-exempt bonds on these
VIE properties are eliminated from the Companys financial statements as a result of such
consolidation, however, such bonds are held as long-term investments by the Partnership which
continues to
be entitled to receive principal and interest payments on such bonds. The Company does not
actually own an equity position in the VIEs or their underlying properties. As of March 31, 2008,
the Company consolidated eight VIE multifamily apartment properties containing a total of 1,764
rental units.
Management closely monitors and evaluates the financial reporting associated with and the
operations of the VIEs and the MF Properties and performs such evaluation separately from the other
operations of the Partnership through interaction with the affiliated property management company
which manages the multifamily apartment properties held by the VIEs and the MF Properties.
Managements goals with respect to the properties constituting each of the Companys reportable
segments is to generate increasing amounts of net rental income from these properties that will
allow them to (i) make all payments of base interest, and possibly pay contingent interest, on the
properties included in the Tax-Exempt Bond Investments segment and the VIE segment, and
(ii) distribute net rental income to the Partnership from the MF Properties segment until such
properties can be refinanced with additional tax-exempt mortgage bonds meeting the Partnerships
investment criteria. In order to achieve these goals, management of these multifamily apartment
properties is focused on: (i) maintaining high economic occupancy and increasing rental rates
through effective leasing, reduced turnover rates and providing quality maintenance and services to
maximize resident satisfaction; (ii) managing operating expenses and achieving cost reductions
through operating efficiencies and economies of scale generally inherent in the management of a
portfolio of multiple properties; and (iii) emphasizing regular programs of repairs, maintenance
and property improvements to enhance the competitive advantage and value of its properties in their
respective market areas
The following table details certain key financial information for the Companys reportable segments
for the periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007:
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Three months ended, | ||||||||
March 31, 2008 | March 31, 2007 | |||||||
Total revenue |
||||||||
Tax-Exempt Bond Financing |
$ | 2,664,272 | $ | 2,081,109 | ||||
MF Properties |
1,093,036 | | ||||||
VIEs |
3,542,304 | 3,576,250 | ||||||
Consolidation/eliminations |
(1,427,574 | ) | (1,449,897 | ) | ||||
Total revenue |
$ | 5,872,038 | $ | 4,207,462 | ||||
Interest Expense |
||||||||
Tax-Exempt Bond Financing |
$ | 1,273,145 | $ | 528,798 | ||||
MF Properties |
250,410 | | ||||||
VIEs |
2,253,341 | 2,163,231 | ||||||
Consolidation/eliminations |
(2,253,341 | ) | (2,163,231 | ) | ||||
Total interest expense |
$ | 1,523,555 | $ | $528,798 | ||||
Depreciation Expense |
||||||||
Tax-Exempt Bond Financing |
$ | | $ | | ||||
MF Properties |
229,598 | | ||||||
VIEs |
723,948 | 484,287 | ||||||
Consolidation/eliminations |
| | ||||||
Total depreciation expense |
$ | 953,546 | $ | $484,287 | ||||
Net income (loss) |
||||||||
Tax-Exempt Bond Financing |
$ | 937,891 | $ | 1,254,661 | ||||
MF Properties |
(271,706 | ) | | |||||
VIEs |
(1,495,309 | ) | (1,046,826 | ) | ||||
Consolidation/eliminations |
842,526 | 730,942 | ||||||
Net income |
$ | 13,402 | $ | $938,777 | ||||
March 31, 2008 | December 31, 2007 | |||||||
Total assets |
||||||||
Tax-Exempt Bond Financing |
$ | 174,684,784 | $ | 182,498,714 | ||||
MF Properties |
25,280,595 | 25,774,045 | ||||||
VIEs |
58,821,882 | 58,313,099 | ||||||
Consolidation/eliminations |
(101,051,873 | ) | (101,706,850 | ) | ||||
Total assets |
$ | 157,735,388 | $ | 164,879,008 | ||||
Total partners capital |
||||||||
Tax-Exempt Bond Financing |
$ | 99,916,620 | $ | 107,735,743 | ||||
MF Properties |
4,601,182 | 4,875,632 | ||||||
VIEs |
(64,083,081 | ) | (62,587,772 | ) | ||||
Consolidation/eliminations |
16,797,411 | 14,250,864 | ||||||
Total partners capital |
$ | 57,232,132 | $ | 64,274,467 | ||||
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10. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of
business. These matters are frequently covered by insurance. If it has been determined that a loss
is probable to occur, the estimated amount of the loss is accrued in the consolidated financial
statements. While the resolution of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, management
believes the final outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Companys
consolidated financial statements.
11. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2008, the FASB issued FAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activitiesan amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. This statement changes the existing disclosure
requirements in FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities. FAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about an entitys derivative and hedging
activities. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and
interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. Because the
provisions of this statement are disclosure related, we do not believe that the adoption of this
statement will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities Including an amendment of FASB No. 115 (SFAS No. 159). This statement
permits, but does not require, entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain
other items at fair value. SFAS No. 159 is effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2008.
The Company elected not to adopt the provisions of SFAS No. 159 with respect to any financial
instruments held by the Company as of January 1, 2008.
12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157)
which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures
about fair value measurements. The adoption of SFAS 157 did not significantly change the method in
which the Company measures fair value, but it requires certain additional disclosures, as set forth
below. The provisions of SFAS 157 apply to other accounting pronouncements that require or permit
fair value measurements. SFAS 157:
| Defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; and | ||
| Establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. |
Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or
liability, including assumptions about risk. To increase consistency and comparability in fair
value measurements and related disclosures, the fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to
valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The three-levels of the
hierarchy are defined as follows:
| Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. | ||
| Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. | ||
| Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for asset or liabilities. |
The categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is
significant to the fair value measurement. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position
No. 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157, which delayed for one year the applicability
of SFAS 157 fair value measurements to certain nonfinancial
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assets and liabilities. The impact of SFAS 157 on the Companys nonfinancial assets and liabilities
is not expected to be significant upon adoption.
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured
at fair value.
Investments in Tax-exempt Mortgage Revenue Bonds. The fair value of the Companys investments
in tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds is based on quotes from external sources, such as brokers, for
these or similar bonds. In the limited situation when quotes are unavailable, the Company estimates
the fair value for each bond as the present value of its expected cash flows using a discount rate
for comparable tax-exempt investments. The Companys tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds have a
limited market and the fair values, whether based on a broker quote or estimated by the Company,
are based largely on unobservable inputs. Additionally, the calculation methodology used by the
external sources and the Company encompasses the use of judgment in their application. Given these
facts the fair value measurement of the Companys investment in tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds
is categorized as a Level 3 input.
Interest rate derivatives. The effect of the Companys interest rate caps is to set a cap, or
upper limit, on the base rate of interest paid on our variable rate debt equal to the notional
amount of the derivative agreement. The effect of the Companys interest rate swap is to change a
variable rate debt obligation to a fixed rate for that portion of the debt equal to the notional
amount of the derivative agreement. The interest rate derivatives are recorded at fair value with
changes in fair value included in current period earnings within interest expense. The fair value
of the interest rate derivatives is based on a model whose inputs are not observable and therefore
are categorized as a Level 3 input.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, in thousands, are summarized
below:
Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2008 Using, | ||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices | Significant | |||||||||||||||
in Active Markets | Other Observable | Significant | ||||||||||||||
Assets/Liabilities | for Identical Assets | Inputs | Unobservable Inputs | |||||||||||||
Description | at Fair Value | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
Assets |
||||||||||||||||
Tax-exempt Mortgage Revenue Bonds |
$ | 69,984,090 | | | $ | 69,984,090 | ||||||||||
Total Assets at Fair Value |
$ | 69,984,090 | | | $ | 69,984,090 | ||||||||||
Liabilities |
||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Derivatives |
$ | 170,752 | | | $ | 170,752 | ||||||||||
Total Liabilities at Fair Value |
$ | 170,752 | | | $ | 170,752 | ||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant | ||||||||||||
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
Tax-exempt Mortgage | Interest Rate | |||||||||||
Revenue Bonds | Derivatives | Total | ||||||||||
Beginning Balance 1/1/08 |
$ | 66,167,116 | $ | 12,439 | $ | 66,179,555 | ||||||
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) |
||||||||||||
Included in earnings |
(183,191 | ) | (183,191 | ) | ||||||||
Included in other comprehensive income |
(5,213,065 | ) | (5,213,065 | ) | ||||||||
Purchases, issuances and settlements |
9,030,039 | 9,030,039 | ||||||||||
Ending Balance 3/31/08 |
$ | 69,984,090 | $ | (170,752 | ) | $ | 69,813,338 | |||||
Total amount of gains or losses for the period
included in earnings attributable to the change
in unrealized gains or losses relating to
assets
or liabilities still held as of March 31, 2008 |
$ | | $ | (183,191 | ) | $ | (183,191 | ) | ||||
Losses included in earnings for the period shown above are included in interest expense.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
In this Managements Discussion and Analysis, the Partnership refers to America First Tax Exempt
Investors, L.P. and its subsidiary on a consolidated basis and the Company refers to the
consolidated financial information of the Partnership and certain entities that own multifamily
apartment projects financed with mortgage revenue bonds held by the Partnership that are treated as
variable interest entities (VIEs) because the Partnership has been determined to be the primary
beneficiary of these entities although it does not hold an equity position in them. The
consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Partnership and the
VIEs. All significant transactions and accounts between the Partnership and the VIEs have been
eliminated in consolidation.
Critical Accounting Policies
The Companys critical accounting policies are the same as those described in the Companys Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Executive Summary
Recently the Company has faced a challenging operating environment as the credit and capital
markets have continued to deteriorate. Although the consequences of the credit and capital market
issues are not fully known, we do not anticipate that our existing assets will be adversely
affected in the long-term by these events. If uncertainties in these markets continue, the markets
deteriorate further or the Company experiences further deterioration in the values of its
investment portfolio, the Company may incur impairments to its investment portfolio which could
negatively impact the Companys financial statements.
The Company does not issue mortgage loans secured by mortgages on single-family residential
properties. In addition, we believe that additional demand for affordable rental housing may be
created if there are continued defaults on sub-prime single family mortgages and a general
contraction of credit available for single family mortgage loans. Additional demand for rental
housing may have a positive economic effect on apartment properties financed by the tax-exempt
bonds held by the Company. While we believe the current tightening of credit may also create
opportunities for additional investments consistent with the Companys investment strategy because
there may be fewer parties competing to acquire tax-exempt bonds issued to finance affordable
housing there can be no assurance that we will be able to finance the acquisition of additional
tax-exempt bonds through either additional equity or debt financing.
Historically, our primary leverage vehicle has been the Merrill Lynch P-Float program. Recent
credit losses and credit rating downgrades at Merrill Lynch have resulted in a significant increase
in Merrill Lynchs cost of borrowing under the P-Float program since December 31, 2007. This is
reflected in an increased spread over the SIFMA rate payable on the P-Floats. The increased spread
over SIFMA has resulted in a significantly higher interest rate on the Companys P-Float financing.
As discussed in Note 5 to the financial statements the Companys effective interest rate on its
P-Float borrowings has increased significantly since November 30, 2007. The resulting additional
interest expense will lower the Companys Cash Available for Distribution (CAD). In addition, if
the interest rate on the P-Floats rise to a level where the interest received on the underlying
tax-exempt bonds is not sufficient to pay all interest due on the P-Floats, the P-Float may be
terminated and the underlying tax-exempt bonds may be sold in order to satisfy the obligations on
the P-Floats. Due to these developments with our P-Float debt, we do not expect to have access to
additional debt financing through the Merrill Lynch P-Float program for the foreseeable future and
this is expected to limit our ability to acquire additional tax-exempt bonds on a leveraged basis.
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We are currently evaluating alternative financing vehicles to replace our P-Float debt in order to
reduce our interest expense and in order to have access to new leverage financing for additional
tax-exempt mortgage bonds on reasonable terms. We have not entered into any agreements with
respect to any such alternative debt financing and there can be no assurances that we will be able
to do so.
In the long-term, the General Partner believes that cash provided by the Companys tax-exempt
mortgage revenue bonds and other investments will be adequate to meet its projected liquidity
requirements, including the payment of expenses, interest and distributions to BUC holders. The
Companys regular annual distributions are currently equal to $0.54 per BUC, or $0.135 per quarter
per BUC. In recent years CAD excluding contingent interest and realized gains has not been
sufficient to fully fund such distributions without utilizing cash reserves to supplement the
deficit. Additionally, the increased costs of borrowing described above will further reduce CAD.
During the third quarter of 2007, CAD exceeded the quarterly distribution amount of $0.135 per BUC.
During the fourth quarter of 2007 and the first quarter of 2008 CAD was lower than the quarterly
distribution amount as a result of the increased borrowing costs associated with our P-Float debt.
While the General Partner currently expects to maintain the annual distribution amount of $0.54 per
BUC, if we are unable to secure alternative financing and our cost of borrowing remains at the
current increased level for an extended period, the annual distribution amount may need to be
reduced. See discussion below regarding Cash Available for Distribution.
Discussion of the Partnership Bond Holdings and the Related Apartment Properties as of March 31,
2008
The Partnerships purpose is to acquire and hold as long-term investments a portfolio of federally
tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds which have been issued to provide construction and/or permanent
financing of multifamily residential apartments. At March 31, 2008, the Partnership held 20
tax-exempt mortgage bonds (secured by 18 properties), eight of which are secured by properties held
by VIEs and, therefore, eliminated in consolidation on the Companys financial statements. The ten
properties underlying the twelve non-consolidated tax-exempt mortgage bonds contain a total of
1,497 rental units. At March 31, 2007, the Partnership held four non-consolidated tax-exempt
mortgage bonds secured by apartment properties containing a total of 574 rental units.
To facilitate its investment strategy of acquiring additional tax-exempt mortgage bonds secured by
multifamily apartment properties, the Partnership may acquire ownership positions in apartment
properties (MF Properties). The Partnership expects to ultimately restructure the property
ownership through a sale of the MF Properties and a syndication of low income housing tax credits
(LIHTCs). The Partnership expects to provide the tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds to the new
property owners as part of the restructuring. Such restructurings will generally be expected to
be initiated within 36 months of the initial investment in MF Properties and will often coincide
with the expiration of the compliance period relating to LIHTCs previously issued with respect to
the MF Property. The Partnership will not acquire LIHTCs in connection with these transactions. As
of March 31, 2008, the Partnerships wholly-owned subsidiary, America First LP Holding Corp., held
limited partnership interests in six entities that own MF Properties containing a total of 544
rental units. As of March 31, 2007, no such ownership interest were held.
The VIEs primary operating strategy focuses on multifamily apartment properties as long-term
investments. Each VIE owns one multifamily apartment property that has been financed by a
tax-exempt mortgage revenue bond held by the Partnership. As of March 31, 2008 and 2007, the
Company consolidated eight VIE multifamily apartment properties containing a total of 1,764 rental
units.
The following table outlines certain information regarding the apartment properties on which the
Partnership holds tax-exempt mortgage bonds (separately identifying those treated as VIEs) and the
MF Properties owned by the Partnership. The narrative discussion that follows provides a brief
operating analysis of each property during the first three months of 2008.
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Number | Percentage of Occupied | Economic Occupancy (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number | of Units | Units as of March 31, | for the period ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Property Name | Location | of Units | Occupied | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-Consolidated Properties |
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Chandler Creek Apartments (4) |
Round Rock, TX | 216 | 205 | 95 | % | 96 | % | 72 | % | 74 | % | |||||||||||||||
Clarkson College |
Omaha, NE | 142 | 118 | 83 | % | 84 | % | 83 | % | 84 | % | |||||||||||||||
Bella Vista Apartments |
Gainesville, TX | 144 | 137 | 95 | % | n/a | 91 | % | n/a | |||||||||||||||||
Woodland Park (2) |
Topeka, KS | 236 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |||||||||||||||||||
Prairiebrook Village (5) |
Gardner, KS | 72 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |||||||||||||||||||
Runnymede Apartments (3) |
Austin, TX | 252 | 201 | 80 | % | n/a | 82 | % | n/a | |||||||||||||||||
Gardens of DeCordova (2) |
Granbury, TX | 76 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |||||||||||||||||||
Gardens of Weatherford (2) |
Weatherford, TX | 76 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |||||||||||||||||||
Bridle Ridge Apartments (3) |
Greer, SC | 152 | 106 | 70 | % | n/a | 62 | % | n/a | |||||||||||||||||
Woodlynn Village (3) |
Maplewood, MN | 59 | 56 | 95 | % | n/a | 99 | % | n/a | |||||||||||||||||
1,497 | 823 | 79 | % | 91 | % | 79 | % | 70 | % | |||||||||||||||||
VIEs |
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Ashley Pointe at Eagle Crest |
Evansville, IN | 150 | 148 | 99 | % | 92 | % | 98 | % | 94 | % | |||||||||||||||
Ashley Square |
Des Moines, IA | 144 | 131 | 91 | % | 84 | % | 85 | % | 79 | % | |||||||||||||||
Bent Tree Apartments |
Columbia, SC | 232 | 223 | 96 | % | 90 | % | 86 | % | 82 | % | |||||||||||||||
Fairmont Oaks Apartments |
Gainsville, FL | 178 | 168 | 94 | % | 99 | % | 91 | % | 85 | % | |||||||||||||||
Iona Lakes Apartments |
Ft. Myers, FL | 350 | 282 | 81 | % | 84 | % | 66 | % | 84 | % | |||||||||||||||
Lake Forest Apartments |
Daytona Beach, FL | 240 | 235 | 98 | % | 96 | % | 104 | % | 102 | % | |||||||||||||||
Woodbridge Apts. of Bloomington III |
Bloomington, IN | 280 | 276 | 99 | % | 98 | % | 96 | % | 95 | % | |||||||||||||||
Woodbridge Apts. of Louisville II |
Louisville, KY | 190 | 185 | 97 | % | 94 | % | 92 | % | 94 | % | |||||||||||||||
1,764 | 1648 | 93 | % | 92 | % | 87 | % | 89 | % | |||||||||||||||||
MF Properties |
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Eagle Ridge (3) |
Erlanger, KY | 64 | 56 | 88 | % | n/a | 83 | % | n/a | |||||||||||||||||
Meadowview (3) |
Highland Heights, KY | 118 | 114 | 97 | % | n/a | 97 | % | n/a | |||||||||||||||||
Crescent Village (3) |
Cincinnati, OH | 90 | 85 | 94 | % | n/a | 88 | % | n/a | |||||||||||||||||
Willow Bend (3) |
Columbus (Hilliard), OH | 92 | 91 | 99 | % | n/a | 100 | % | n/a | |||||||||||||||||
Postwoods I (3) |
Reynoldsburg, OH | 92 | 87 | 95 | % | n/a | 94 | % | n/a | |||||||||||||||||
Postwoods II (3) |
Reynoldsburg, OH | 88 | 84 | 95 | % | n/a | 94 | % | n/a | |||||||||||||||||
544 | 517 | 95 | % | 93 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
(1) | Economic occupancy is presented for three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, and is defined as the net rental income received divided by the maximum amount of rental income to be derived from each property. This statistic is reflective of rental concessions, delinquent rents and non-revenue units such as model units and employee units. Actual occupancy is a point in time measure while economic occupancy is a measurement over the period presented, therefore, economic occupancy for a period may exceed the actual occupancy at any point in time. | |
(2) | These properties are still under construction as of March 31, 2008, and therefore have no occupancy data. | |
(3) | Previous period occupancy numbers are not available, as this is a new investment. | |
(4) | The Chandler Creek Apartments Bond was sold on April 21, 2008. | |
(5) | Foreclosure proceedings were commenced on these bonds in May, 2008. |
Ashley Pointe Ashley Pointe at Eagle Crest is located in Evansville, Indiana. In the first
quarter of 2008, Net Operating Income (calculated as property revenue less salaries, advertising,
administration, utilities, repair and maintenance, insurance, taxes, and management fee expenses)
was $180,000 as compared to $142,000 in 2007. This increase was the result of higher property
revenues from improved occupancy and slightly lower salary expenses.
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Ashley Square Ashley Square Apartments is located in Des Moines, Iowa. In the first quarter of
2008, Net Operating Income was $42,000 as compared to $56,000 in 2007. This decrease was the
result of higher administrative and repair and maintenance expenses offset by higher property
revenue from improved occupancy.
Bella Vista -Bella Vista Apartments is located in Gainesville, Texas. June 2007 was the first full
month of operations at Bella Vista. In the first quarter of 2008, Bella Vistas operations
resulted in Net Operating Income of $134,000 on revenue of approximately $259,000.
Bent Tree Bent Tree Apartments is located in Columbia, South Carolina. In the first quarter of
2008, Net Operating Income was $194,000 as compared to $190,000 in 2007. This increase was the
result of higher property revenue based on improved occupancy offset by increased utility expenses
and repairs and maintenance expense.
Bridle Ridge Apartments Bridle Ridge Apartments is located in Greer, South Carolina. In the
first quarter of 2008, Bridle Ridge Apartments operations has resulted in Net Operating Income of
$83,000 on revenue of approximately $175,000.
Chandler Creek Chandler Creek Apartments is located in Round Rock, Texas. The Chandler Creek
bonds were sold on April 21, 2008, for $11.5 million.
Clarkson College Clarkson College is a 142 bed student housing facility located in Omaha,
Nebraska. In the first quarter of 2008, Net Operating Income was $146,000 as compared to $137,000
in 2007. The increase is attributable to decreases in salary and utility expenses.
Crescent Village Crescent Village Townhomes is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. In the first quarter
of 2008, Crescent Villages operations resulted in Net Operating Income of $95,000 on revenue of
approximately $187,000.
Eagle Ridge Eagle Ridge Townhomes is located in Erlanger, Kentucky. In the first quarter of
2008, Eagle Ridges operations resulted in Net Operating Income of $47,000 on revenue of
approximately $112,000.
Fairmont Oaks Fairmont Oaks Apartments is located in Gainesville, Florida. In the first quarter
of 2008, Net Operating Income was $210,000 as compared to $227,000 in 2007. This decrease was the
result of increased property insurance expense and increased professional fees.
Gardens of DeCordova The Gardens of DeCordova Apartments is currently under construction in
Granbury, Texas and will contain 76 units upon completion. Based on the construction schedule,
finished units are expected to be available for leasing starting in April 2008 with a final
completion of the project expected by September 2008. The originally scheduled completion date was
August 2008. The developer and principals have guaranteed completion and stabilization of the
project. The general contractor has a guaranteed maximum price contract and payment and
performance bonds are in place. The project has an additional five months of capitalized interest
reserve sufficient to fund debt service beyond the expected date of completion.
Gardens of Weatherford The Gardens of Weatherford Apartments is currently under construction in
Weatherford, Texas and will contain 76 units upon completion. The estimated completion date is
December 2008 with some units available for rent prior to that date. The originally scheduled
completion date was August 2008. The developer and principals have guaranteed completion and
stabilization of the project. The general contractor has a guaranteed maximum price contract and
payment and performance bonds are in place. The project has an additional two months of
capitalized interest reserve sufficient to fund debt service beyond the expected date of
completion.
Iona Lakes Iona Lakes Apartments is located in Fort Myers, Florida. In the first quarter of
2008, Net Operating Income was $243,000 as compared to $395,000 in 2007. This decrease was
directly related to poor occupancy trends resulting in lower revenues. The decline in occupancy is
a reflection of the poor market conditions in the Fort Myers area.
Lake Forest Lake Forest Apartments is located in Daytona Beach, Florida. In the first quarter of
2008, Net Operating Income was $317,000 as compared to $315,000 in 2007. This increase was
attributable to increased economic occupancy
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which is the result of the property being able to lease units at rates slightly above market rates.
The increased revenues were offset by increased professional fees and property insurance expenses.
Meadowview Meadowview Apartments is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. In the first quarter
of 2008, Meadowviews operations resulted in Net Operating Income of $148,000 on revenue of
approximately $227,000.
Prairiebrook Village In June 2007, the Company acquired the Prairiebrook Village bonds at par
value of $5.5 million Series A and $0.4 million Series B, which together represented 100% of the
bond issuance. The bonds were issued in order to construct a 72 unit multifamily apartment complex
in Gardner, Kansas. Construction of the apartment complex has not commenced and in February, 2008,
the bond trustee notified the owner and developer of Prairiebrook Village that they were not in
compliance with certain sections of the bond indenture. In May, 2008, the bond trustee, acting on
behalf of the Company, filed a petition of foreclosure on the mortgage securing the bonds. The
Company expects to receive $5.1 million held by the trustee representing unused bond proceeds and
the deed of ownership to the land owned by the project. The Company intends to sell the land to be
obtained in the foreclosure. After the sale of the land the Company will pursue the project owner
and project developer for any remaining unpaid bond principal based upon guarantees by these
entities. Based upon the expected land sale proceeds of $350,000 to $450,000 the Company expects
to pursue the owner and developer for between $350,000 and $450,000 from such guarantees.
Postwoods I Postwoods Townhomes is located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. In the first quarter of 2008,
Postwoods Is operations resulted in Net Operating Income of $108,000 on revenue of approximately
$193,000.
Postwoods II Postwoods Townhomes is located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. In the first quarter of 2008,
Postwoods IIs operations resulted in Net Operating Income of $103,000 on revenue of approximately
$172,000.
Runnymede Apartments Runnymede Apartments is located in Austin, Texas. In the first quarter of
2008, Runnymede Apartmentss operations resulted in Net Operating Income of $86,000 on revenue of
approximately $436,000.
Willow Bend Willow Bent Townhomes is located in Columbus (Hilliard), Ohio. In the first quarter
of 2008, Willow Bends operations resulted in Net Operating Income of $132,000 on revenue of
approximately $202,000.
Woodbridge at Bloomington Woodbridge Apartments at Bloomington is located in Bloomington,
Indiana. In the first quarter of 2008, Net Operating Income was $334,000 as compared to $310,000
in 2007. The increase is due to increased revenues resulting from increased occupancy.
Woodbridge at Louisville Woodbridge Apartments at Louisville is located in Louisville, Kentucky.
In the first quarter of 2008, Net Operating Income was $247,000 as compared to $252,000 in 2007.
The decrease is due to an increase in repair and maintenance expenses.
Woodland Park Woodland Park Apartments is currently under construction in Topeka, Kansas and will
contain 236 units upon completion. Based on the construction schedule, finished units are expected
to be available for leasing starting in May 2008 with a final completion of project expected in
April of 2009. The originally scheduled completion date was January 2009. The developer and
principals have guaranteed completion and stabilization of the project. The general contractor has
a guaranteed maximum price contract and payment and performance bonds are in place. The project
has an additional four months of capitalized interest reserve sufficient to fund debt service
beyond the expected date of completion.
Woodlynn Village Woodlynn Village is located in Maplewood, Minnesota. In the first quarter of
2008, Woodlynn Villages operations resulted in net operating income of $79,000 on revenue of
approximately $120,000.
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Results of Operations
Consolidated Results of Operations
The following discussion of the Companys results of operations for the three months ended March
31, 2008 and 2007 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto included in Item 1 of this report as well as the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 (Consolidated)
Change in Results of Operations
For the Three | For the Three | |||||||||||
Months Ended | Months Ended | Dollar | ||||||||||
March 31, 2008 | March 31, 2007 | Change | ||||||||||
Revenues: |
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Property revenues |
$ | 4,635,340 | $ | 3,576,250 | $ | 1,059,090 | ||||||
Mortgage revenue bond investment income |
1,208,564 | 422,438 | 786,126 | |||||||||
Other interest income |
24,430 | 208,774 | (184,344 | ) | ||||||||
Gain on sale of securities |
3,704 | | 3,704 | |||||||||
Total Revenues |
$ | 5,872,038 | $ | 4,207,462 | $ | 1,664,576 | ||||||
Expenses: |
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Real estate operating (exclusive of items shown below) |
2,555,329 | 1,961,515 | 593,814 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
1,351,431 | 487,380 | 864,051 | |||||||||
Interest |
1,523,555 | 528,798 | 994,757 | |||||||||
General and administrative |
431,066 | 290,992 | 140,074 | |||||||||
Total Expenses |
$ | 5,861,381 | $ | 3,268,685 | $ | 2,592,696 | ||||||
Minority interest in net loss of consolidated subsidiary |
2,745 | | 2,745 | |||||||||
Net income |
$ | 13,402 | $ | 938,777 | $ | (925,375 | ) | |||||
Property revenues. Property revenues increased as a direct result of revenue generated by the
MF Properties, which added approximately $1.1 million and averaged $654 per unit in monthly rent
with economic occupancy at 93% during the period. Rental revenue associated with the apartment
properties of the consolidated VIEs decreased slightly but was offset by higher levels of other
property income such as fees, charges, and interest income. VIE economic occupancy was 87% in 2008
and 89% in 2007. For the VIEs, the decline in occupancy resulted in a decline in the average
monthly rents per unit in 2008 to $641 as compared to $658 in 2007.
Mortgage revenue bond investment income. The increase in mortgage revenue bond investment
income during the first quarter of 2008 compared to the first quarter of 2007 is due to income
generated by the tax-exempt mortgage bonds acquired in 2007 and 2008. In 2007, a total of seven
new bond investments were acquired with a total par value of approximately $42.0 million. During
the first quarter of 2008, two additional bond investments were acquired with a total par value of
$12.4 million.
Other interest income. The decrease in other interest income is attributable to decreased
temporary investments in liquid securities. The proceeds from the sale of Northwoods Lake during
the third quarter of 2006 created additional cash that was invested during the first quarter of
2007 in short term liquid securities. Such additional cash has subsequently been deployed to
acquire long term investments.
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Gain on the sale of securities. The gain on the sale of securities is due to the sale of the
Deerfield tax-exempt bonds during the first quarter of 2008.
Real estate operating expenses. Real estate operating expenses associated with the MF
Properties and the consolidated VIEs are comprised principally of real estate taxes, property
insurance, utilities, property management fees, repairs and maintenance, and salaries and related
employee expenses of on-site employees. A portion of real estate operating expenses are fixed in
nature, thus a decrease in physical and economic occupancy would result in a reduction in operating
margins. Conversely, as physical and economic occupancy increase, the fixed nature of these
expenses will increase operating margins as these real estate operating expenses would not increase
at the same rate as rental revenues. Real estate expenses increased as a direct result of the
expenses incurred by the MF Properties, which were approximately $509,000 in 2008. Real estate
expenses related to the VIEs increased slightly compared to 2007, primarily due to increased
professional fees and repairs and maintenance expenses.
Depreciation and amortization expense. Depreciation and amortization consists primarily of
depreciation associated with the apartment properties of the consolidated VIEs and the MF
Properties. Amortization is primarily associated with in-place lease intangible assets recorded as
part of the purchase accounting for the acquisition of the MF Properties, all of which have been
fully amortized at the end of the first quarter of 2008. Depreciation and amortization related to
the MF Properties accounted for the majority of the increase as depreciation expense on the MF
Properties was approximately $230,000 and amortization related to the MF Properties was
approximately $378,000 in during the first quarter 2008.
Interest expense. Interest expense increased approximately $995,000 during the first quarter
2008 compared to the first quarter 2007. The increase in interest expense was due to a higher
average interest rate on the Companys borrowings, higher levels of borrowing and the
mark-to-market adjustments on our interest rate caps. The average interest rate on Companys
borrowings was 5.8% per annum during 2008 as compared to 4.3% per annum in 2007 and accounted for
approximately $295,000 of the increase. Total outstanding debt increased from approximately $45.8
million on March 31, 2007 to approximately $91.3 million as of March 31, 2008. Interest expense on
the new debt accounted for $548,000 of the increase comparing first quarter 2008 to first quarter
2007. The remaining increase is attributable to the recognition of additional interest expense as a
result of marking our interest rate caps to fair value. This fair value adjustment increased
interest expense by $151,000 for 2008 as compared to the first quarter 2007.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased due to
increased administrative fees payable to the Partnerships general partner and increased
professional fees. Administrative fees increased approximately $60,000 as the Partnership is
responsible for the payment of the administrative fees on a greater portion of the Partnerships
investments. Professional fees increased largely due to increased legal and accounting fees
associated with the Partnerships assessment of internal control over financial reporting pursuant
to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.
Partnership Only Results of Operations
The following discussion of the Partnerships results of operations for the three months ended
March 31, 2008 and 2007 reflects the operations of the Partnership without the consolidation of the
VIEs, which is required under FIN 46R. This information is used by management to analyze the
Partnerships operations and is reflective of the segment data discussed in Note 9 to the
consolidated financial statements.
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 (Partnership Only)
Changes in Results of Operations
For the Three | For the Three | |||||||||||
Months Ended | Months Ended | Dollar | ||||||||||
March 31, 2008 | March 31, 2007 | Change | ||||||||||
Revenues |
||||||||||||
Mortgage revenue bond investment income |
$ | 2,636,138 | $ | 1,847,413 | $ | 788,726 | ||||||
Property revenues |
1,093,036 | | 1,093,036 | |||||||||
Gain on sale of securities |
3,704 | | 3,704 | |||||||||
Other interest income |
24,430 | 233,696 | (209,266 | ) | ||||||||
3,757,308 | 2,081,109 | 1,676,199 | ||||||||||
Expenses |
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Real estate operating (exclusive of items shown below) |
509,049 | | 509,049 | |||||||||
Interest expense |
1,523,555 | 528,798 | 994,757 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense |
630,198 | 6,658 | 623,540 | |||||||||
General and administrative |
431,066 | 290,992 | 140,074 | |||||||||
3,093,868 | 826,448 | 2,267,420 | ||||||||||
Minority interest in net loss of consolidated subsidiary |
2,745 | 2,745 | ||||||||||
Net Income |
$ | 666,185 | $ | 1,254,661 | $ | (588,476 | ) | |||||
Mortgage revenue bond investment income. The increase in mortgage revenue bond investment
income during the first quarter of 2008 compared to the first quarter of 2007 is due to income
generated by the tax-exempt mortgage bonds acquired in 2007 and 2008. In 2007, a total of seven
new bond investments were acquired with a total par value of approximately $42.0 million. During
the first quarter of 2008, two additional bond investments were acquired with a total par value of
$12.4 million.
Property revenues. Property revenues increased as a direct result of revenue generated by the
MF Properties acquired in 2007. These properties averaged $654 per unit in monthly rent with
economic occupancy at 93% during the period.
Other interest income. The decrease in other interest income is attributable to decreased
temporary investments in liquid securities. The proceeds from the sale of Northwoods Lake during
the third quarter of 2006 created additional cash that was invested during the first quarter of
2007 in short term liquid securities. Such additional cash has subsequently been deployed to
acquire long term investments.
Gain on the sale of securities. The gain on the sale of securities is due to the sale of the
Deerfield tax-exempt bonds during the first quarter of 2008.
Real estate operating expenses. Real estate operating expenses associated with the MF
Properties are comprised principally of real estate taxes, property insurance, utilities, property
management fees, repairs and maintenance, and salaries and related employee expenses of on-site
employees. A portion of real estate operating expenses are fixed in nature, thus a decrease in
physical and economic occupancy would result in a reduction in operating margins. Conversely, as
physical and economic occupancy increase, the fixed nature of these expenses will increase
operating margins as these real estate operating expenses would not increase at the same rate as
rental revenues. Real estate expenses increased as a direct result of the expenses incurred by the
MF Properties acquired in 2007.
Depreciation and amortization expense. Depreciation and amortization consists primarily of
depreciation associated with the apartment properties of the MF Properties and the amortization of
in-place lease intangible assets
recorded as part of the purchase accounting for the acquisition of the MF Properties. All of
the in-place lease intangible assets have been fully amortized at the end of the first quarter of
2008.
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Interest
expense. Interest expense increased approximately $995,000 during the first quarter
2008 compared to the first quarter 2007. The increase in interest expense was due to a higher
average interest rate on the Companys borrowings, higher levels of borrowing and the
mark-to-market adjustments on our interest rate caps. The average interest rate on Partnerships
borrowings was 5.8% per annum during 2008 as compared to 4.3% per annum in 2007 and accounted for
approximately $295,000 of the increase. Total outstanding debt increased from approximately $45.8
million on March 31, 2007 to approximately $91.3 million as of March 31, 2008. Interest expense on
the new debt accounted for $548,000 of the increase comparing first quarter 2008 to first quarter
2007. The remaining increase is attributable to the recognition of additional interest expense as a
result of marking our interest rate caps to fair value. This fair value adjustment increased
interest expense by $151,000 for 2008 as compared to the first quarter 2007.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased due to
increased administrative fees payable to the Partnerships general partner and increased
professional fees. Administrative fees increased approximately $60,000 as the Partnership is
responsible for the payment of the administrative fees on a greater portion of the Partnerships
investments. Professional fees increased largely due to increased legal and accounting fees
associated with the Partnerships assessment of internal control over financial reporting pursuant
to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Partnership Liquidity
Tax-exempt interest earned on the mortgage revenue bonds, including those financing properties held
by VIEs, represents the Partnerships principal source of cash flow. The Partnership may also
receive cash distributions from equity interests held in MF Properties. Tax-exempt interest is
primarily comprised of base interest payments received on the Partnerships tax-exempt mortgage
revenue bonds. Certain of the tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds may also generate payments of
contingent interest to the Partnership from time to time when the underlying apartment properties
generate excess cash flow. Because base interest on each of the Partnerships mortgage revenue
bonds is fixed, the Partnerships cash receipts tend to be fairly constant period to period unless
the Partnership acquires or disposes of its investments in tax-exempt bonds. Changes in the
economic performance of the properties financed by tax-exempt bonds with a contingent interest
provision will affect the amount of contingent interest, if any, paid to the Partnership.
Similarly, the economic performance of MF Properties will affect the amount of cash distributions,
if any, received by the Partnership from its ownership of these properties. The economic
performance of a multifamily apartment property depends on the rental and occupancy rates of the
property and on the level of operating expenses. Occupancy rates and rents are directly affected
by the supply of, and demand for, apartments in the market area in which a property is located.
This, in turn, is affected by several factors such as local or national economic conditions, the
amount of new apartment construction and the affordability of single-family homes. In addition,
factors such as government regulation (such as zoning laws), inflation, real estate and other
taxes, labor problems and natural disasters can affect the economic operations of an apartment
property. The primary uses of cash by apartment properties are: (i) the payment of operating
expenses; and (ii) the payment of debt service. Other sources of cash include debt financing and
the sale of additional BUCs.
In January 2007, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 with the SEC relating to
the sale of up to $100.0 million of its BUCs. The Company intends to issue BUCs from time to time
under this Registration Statement to raise additional equity capital as needed to fund investment
opportunities. Raising additional equity capital for deployment into new investment opportunities
is part of our overall growth strategy. Pursuant to this Registration Statement, in April 2007 the
Company issued, through an underwritten public offering, a total of 3,675,000 BUCs at a public
offering price of $8.06 per BUC. Net proceeds realized by the Company from the issuance of the
additional BUCs were approximately $27.5 million, after payment of an underwriters discount and
other offering costs of approximately $2.1 million. The proceeds were used to acquire additional
tax-exempt revenue bonds and other investments meeting the Partnerships investment criteria, and
for general working capital needs.
The Partnerships principal uses of cash are the payment of distributions to BUC holders, interest
and principal on debt financing and general and administrative expenses. The Partnership also uses
cash to acquire additional investments.
Distributions to BUC holders may increase or decrease at the determination of the General Partner.
The Partnership is currently paying distributions at the rate of $0.54 per BUC per year. The
General Partner determines the amount of the distributions based upon the projected future cash
flows of the Partnership. Future distributions to BUC holders will
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depend upon the amount of base
and contingent interest received on its tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds and cash received from
other investments (including MF Properties), the amount of its borrowings and the effective
interest rate of these borrowings, and the amount of the Partnerships undistributed cash.
VIE Liquidity
The VIEs primary source of cash is net rental revenues generated by their real estate investments.
Net rental revenues from a multifamily apartment property depend on the rental and occupancy rates
of the property and on the level of operating expenses. Occupancy rates and rents are directly
affected by the supply of, and demand for, apartments in the market area in which a property is
located. This, in turn, is affected by several factors such as local or national economic
conditions, the amount of new apartment construction and the affordability of single-family homes.
In addition, factors such as government regulation (such as zoning laws), inflation, real estate
and other taxes, labor problems and natural disasters can affect the economic operations of an
apartment property.
The VIEs primary uses of cash are: (i) the payment of operating expenses; and (ii) the payment of
debt service on the VIEs bonds and mortgage notes payable which are held by the Partnership.
Consolidated Liquidity
On a consolidated basis, cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31,
2008 decreased approximately $327,000 compared to the same period a year earlier mainly due to
changes in working capital components. Cash from investing activities decreased approximately $8.7
million, for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007 primarily
due to the purchase of Bridle Ridge Apartments and Woodlynn Village bonds offset by the sale of the
Deerfield bond. Cash from financing activities decreased approximately $1.1 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. This is the result of greater
distributions paid based on a higher number of BUCs outstanding.
Historically, our primary leverage vehicle has been the Merrill Lynch P-Float program. Recent
credit losses and credit rating downgrades at Merrill Lynch have resulted in a significant increase
in Merrill Lynchs cost of borrowing under the P-Float program since December 31, 2007. This is
reflected in an increased spread over the SIFMA rate payable on the P-Floats. The increased spread
over SIFMA has resulted in a significantly higher interest rate on the Partnerships P-Float
financing. As discussed in footnote 5 to the financial statements the Companys effective interest
rate on its P-Float borrowings has increased significantly since November 30, 2007. The resulting
additional interest expense will lower the Companys CAD.
In addition, if the interest rate on the P-Floats rise to a level where the interest received on
the underlying tax-exempt bonds is not sufficient to pay all interest due on the P-Floats, the
P-Float may be terminated and the underlying tax-exempt bonds may be sold in order to satisfy the
obligations on the P-Floats. Due to these developments with our P-Float debt, we do not expect to
have access to additional debt financing through the Merrill Lynch P-Float program for the
foreseeable future and this is expected to limit our ability to acquire additional tax-exempt bonds
on a leveraged basis.
We are currently evaluating alternative financing vehicles to replace our P-Float debt in order to
reduce our interest expense and in order to have access to new leverage financing for additional
tax-exempt mortgage bonds on reasonable terms. We have not entered into any agreements with
respect to any such alternative debt financing and there can be no assurances that we will be able
to do so.
In the long-term, the Company believes that cash provided by its tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds
and other investments will be adequate to meet its projected liquidity requirements, including the
payment of expenses, interest and distributions to BUC holders. Recently, income from investments
has not been sufficient to fund such expenditures without utilizing cash reserves to supplement the
deficit. Additionally, the increased costs of borrowing described above will further reduce CAD.
While the Company currently expects to maintain the annual distribution amount of $0.54 per
BUC, if we are unable to secure alternative financing and our cost of borrowing remains at the
current increased level for an extended period, the annual distribution amount may need to be
reduced. See discussion below regarding Cash Available for Distribution.
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Cash Available for Distribution
Management utilizes a calculation of Cash Available for Distribution (CAD) as a means to
determine the Partnerships ability to make distributions to BUC holders. The General Partner
believes that CAD provides relevant information about its operations and is necessary along with
net income for understanding its operating results. To calculate CAD, amortization expense related
to debt financing costs and bond reissuance costs, Tier 2 income due to the General Partner as
defined in the Agreement of Limited Partnership, interest rate derivative expense or income,
provision for loan losses, impairments on bonds, losses related to VIEs including depreciation
expense are added back to the Companys net income (loss) as computed in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Management evaluates two
measures of CAD by further breaking down the calculation into Total CAD and CAD excluding
contingent interest and realized gains. There is no generally accepted methodology for computing
CAD, and the Companys computation of CAD may not be comparable to CAD reported by other companies.
Although the Company considers CAD to be a useful measure of its operating performance, CAD should
not be considered as an alternative to net income or net cash flows from operating activities which
are calculated in accordance with GAAP.
The Partnerships regular annual distributions are currently equal to $0.54 per BUC, or $0.135 per
quarter per BUC. In recent years CAD excluding contingent interest and realized gains has not been
sufficient to fully fund such distributions without utilizing cash reserves to supplement the
deficit. During the third quarter of 2007 CAD exceeded the quarterly distribution amount of $0.135
per BUC. During the fourth quarter of 2007 and the first quarter of 2008 CAD was lower than the
quarterly distribution amount as a result of the increased borrowing costs associated with our
P-Float debt. While the Partnership currently expects to maintain the annual distribution amount
of $0.54 per BUC, if we are unable to secure alternative financing and our cost of borrowing
remains at the current increased level for an extended period, the annual distribution amount may
need to be reduced.
The following tables show the calculation of CAD for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and
2007.
For the Three | For the Three | |||||||
Months Ended | Months Ended | |||||||
March 31, 2008 | March 31, 2007 | |||||||
Net income |
$ | 13,402 | $ | 938,777 | ||||
Net loss related to VIEs and eliminations due to consolidation |
652,783 | 315,884 | ||||||
Net income before impact of VIE consolidation |
666,185 | 1,254,661 | ||||||
Change in fair value of derivatives and interest rate cap
amortization |
183,191 | 31,953 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense (Partnership only) |
630,198 | 6,658 | ||||||
CAD |
$ | 1,479,574 | $ | 1,293,272 | ||||
For the Three | For the Three | |||||||
Months Ended | Months Ended | |||||||
March 31, 2008 | March 31, 2007 | |||||||
CAD |
$ | 1,479,574 | $ | 1,293,272 | ||||
Weighted average number of units outstanding,
basic and diluted |
13,512,928 | 9,837,928 | ||||||
Net income, basic and diluted, per unit |
$ | 0.05 | $ | 0.13 | ||||
CAD per unit |
$ | 0.11 | $ | 0.13 |
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Contractual Obligations
There were no significant changes to the Companys contractual obligations as of March 31, 2008
from the December 31, 2007 information presented in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2008, the FASB issued FAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activitiesan amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. This statement changes the existing disclosure
requirements in FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities. FAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about an entitys derivative and hedging
activities. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and
interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. Because the
provisions of this statement are disclosure related, we do not believe that the adoption of this
statement will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities - Including an amendment of FASB No. 115 (SFAS No. 159). This statement
permits, but does not require, entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain
other items at fair value. SFAS No. 159 is effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2008.
The Company elected not to adopt the provisions of SFAS No. 159 with respect to any financial
instruments held by the Company as of or after January 1, 2008.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided under
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk in Item 7A of the Companys 2007
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. The Partnerships Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer have reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of the Partnerships
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of
the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer
and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Partnerships current disclosure controls
and procedures are effective, providing them with material information relating to the Partnership
as required to be disclosed in the reports the Partnership files or submits under the Exchange Act
on a timely basis.
Changes in internal control over financial reporting. The Partnerships Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer have determined that there were no changes in the Partnerships
internal control over financial reporting during the Partnerships most recent fiscal quarter that
have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Partnerships internal
control over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
The risk factors affecting the Company are described in Item 1A Risk Factors of the Companys
2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 6. Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed as required by Item 6 of this report. Exhibit numbers refer to the
paragraph numbers under Item 601 of Regulation S-K:
3. Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of America First Fiduciary Corporation Number
Five (incorporated herein by reference to Registration Statement on Form S-11 (No.
2-99997) filed by America First Tax Exempt Mortgage Fund Limited Partnership on August
30, 1985).
4(a) Form of Certificate of Beneficial Unit Certificate (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-50513) filed
by the Company on April 17, 1998).
4(b) Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership (incorporated herein by
reference to the Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K (No. 000-24843) filed by the
Company on June 28, 1999).
4(c) Amended Agreement of Merger, dated June 12, 1998, between the Partnership and
America First Tax Exempt Mortgage Fund Limited Partnership (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No.
333-50513) filed by the Company on September 14, 1998).
31.1 Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2 Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AMERICA FIRST TAX EXEMPT INVESTORS, L.P. | ||||
By America First Capital | ||||
Associates Limited | ||||
Partnership Two, General | ||||
Partner of the Partnership | ||||
By Burlington Capital Group LLC, | ||||
General Partner of | ||||
America First Capital | ||||
Associates Limited | ||||
Partnership Two |
Date: May 9, 2008
|
/s/ Lisa Y. Roskens | |||
Lisa Y. Roskens | ||||
Chief Executive Officer | ||||
Burlington Capital Group LLC, acting in its capacity as general partner of the General Partner of America First Tax Exempt Investors, L.P. |
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