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Programs

  • Variable Rate Program
  • Direct Loan Program
  • Equipment Revenue Note
  • Master Loan Program
  • Trust Fund Loan Program
  • Stand Alone Program

Contact Information

MT Facility Finance Authority
Location

2401 Colonial Dr 3rd Floor
Helena MT 59601

Mailing Address
PO Box 200506
Helena MT 59620-0506

Phone/FAX
Phone: 406.444.0259
FAX: 406.444.0019
TDD: 406.841.2702

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Programs

The Authority offers a broad range of effective financing options to eligible borrowers. These programs are the culmination and refinement of programs, which have been tried and tested in their appropriate markets.

  • Variable Rate Program
  • Direct Loan Program
  • Equipment Revenue Note Program
  • Master Loan Program
  • Trust Fund Loan Program
  • Stand Alone Program

Services

Through internal and external resources the Authority is capable of providing diverse services to borrowers from the planning of an issue through the issuance of bonds, to the maturity of the bonds.

The Authority staff is available to discuss various financing options, arrange the final financing, monitor compliance with bond covenants and operational performance by the borrower, facilitate the flow of information among the borrower, investors, rating agencies, insurers, trustee and other professional entities.

The Authority tailors its services to the needs of each borrower. Authority hires or assists borrower in hiring professionals to complete financings. Experienced personnel manage all aspects of the financing process, from investigating the most favorable borrowing options, to negotiating legal terms and conditions, to pricing and closing the issue.

Authority staff is especially helpful to the borrowers after the closing of the bonds. They can assist in monitoring the project costs including modifications to protects, answer questions regarding bond documents, funding requirements, facilitate amendments to bond documents, such as corporate reorganizations, substitutions of collateral, property releases and asset transfers.

Fees

The Authority is an independent, self-supporting public authority. Its operational expenses are funded through fees charged to the facilities using the Authority's financing programs. No public funds or tax monies are appropriated to the Authority.

Application Fee (Initial Planning Service Fee)

The application fee for each series of bonds will be calculated subject to the following schedule:

Loan Amount

Fee

Up to $ 5,000,000

30 basis points (bp) (.0030)

Up to $ 10,000,000

the > of 25 bp or $ 15,000

Up to $ 25,000,000

the > of 15 bp or $ 25,000

Up to $ 50,000,000

the > of 12.5 bp or $ 37,500

Up to $100,000,000

the > of 7.5 bp or $ 62,500

Over $100,000,000

the > of 6.5 bp or $ 75,000

Minimum fee of $1,000

Annual Fee (Annual Planning Service Fee)

The Annual Fee for each series of bonds shall be due annually.

The following Annual Fee schedule shall be used in assessing all new fundings:

Stand Alone Bond Issues

5 bp X the outstanding principal amount

Private Placement bond issues

5 bp X the outstanding principal amount

Trust Fund Loan Program

5 bp X the outstanding principal amount

Master Loan Program

10 bp X the outstanding principal amount

The maximum annual loan fee shall be $50,000 and the minimum loan fee shall be $100, whether for a single facility borrower, multi-facility borrower or a pool of borrowers.

The Authority may subsequently waive or reduce the annual planning service fee.

Direct Loan Program

Fees and expenses

  • One-percent (1%) origination fee.
  • Borrower is responsible for all associated loan expenses.
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