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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15 (d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
for the quarter ended March 31, 1999
Commission File Number
0-17669
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NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
I.R.S. Employer Identification No. 04-2981989
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2335 North Bank Drive, Columbus, OH 43220
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (614) 451-9929
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Units of Limited Partnership Interest
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 X No
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NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
March 31, 1999 FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE NO.
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Item 1. Unaudited Combined Financial Statements
Combined Balance Sheets..................................................3
Combined Statements of Operations........................................5
Combined Statements of Cash Flows........................................6
Notes to Combined Financial Statements...................................7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results
of Operations.......................................................8
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk..........13
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
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Other Information........................................................15
Signatures...............................................................16
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NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
AND ITS SUBSTANTIALLY WHOLLY-OWNED OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS MARCH 31, 1999 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 1998
(In Thousands)
March 31 December 31
ASSETS 1999 1998
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Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 687 $ 982
Tenants' security deposits 459 412
Mortgage escrow deposits 769 616
Prepaid expenses and other assets 806 823
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Total current assets 2,721 2,833
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Restricted Cash: 6,165 5,829
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Rental property:
Buildings and improvements 71,756 71,420
Furniture and equipment 2,454 2,449
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74,210 73,869
Less accumulated depreciation (25,014) (24,327)
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49,196 49,542
Land 3,305 3,305
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52,501 52,847
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Total assets $ 61,387 $ 61,509
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The accompanying notes are an integral
part of the combined financial statements.
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NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
AND ITS SUBSTANTIALLY WHOLLY-OWNED OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS, CONTINUED
(In Thousands, except Investment Units)
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL March 31, December 31,
1999 1998
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(Unaudited)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 2,691 $ 2,122
Rents received in advance 60 43
Deposits held 459 445
Accrued interest on mortgage notes 148 262
payable
Current maturities of term debt 1,000 1,000
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Total current liabilities 4,358 3,872
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Term debt, less current maturities:
Mortgage notes payable 40,272 40,510
Promissory notes, including accrued
interest payable 29,012 28,531
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69,284 69,041
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Partners' capital:
General Partners:
NHT, Inc. (18) (17)
Other Operating General Partners (83) (75)
Limited partners:
Issued and outstanding 1,014,668
investment units (12,154) (11,312)
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(12,255) (11,404)
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Total liabilities and partners' $ 61,387 $ 61,509
capital
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The accompanying notes are an integral
part of the combined financial statements.
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NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
AND ITS SUBSTANTIALLY WHOLLY-OWNED OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 AND 1998
(In Thousands, except per Unit Amounts)
1999 1998
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Revenues:
Rental revenues $ 2,911 $ 2,933
Other income 108 57
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Total revenues 3,019 2,990
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Expenses:
Administration 435 445
Operating and maintenance 663 588
Management fees 322 352
Partnership asset management fees 80 81
Utilities 383 404
Taxes and insurance 475 430
Depreciation and amortization 695 736
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Total expenses 3,053 3,036
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Income (loss) from rental operations (34) (46)
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Other revenues and (expenses):
Interest income 48 49
Interest expense (865) (841)
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Net loss before extraordinary gain (851) (838)
Extraordinary gain (Note B) - 214
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Net loss $ (851) $ (624)
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Net loss per limited partnership unit before $ (0.84) (0.82)
extraordinary gain
Extraordinary gain per limited partnership unit - 0.21
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Net loss per limited partnership unit $ (0.84) $ (0.61)
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The accompanying notes are an integral
part of the combined financial statements.
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NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
AND ITS SUBSTANTIALLY WHOLLY-OWNED OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 AND 1998
(In Thousands)
1999 1998
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (851) $ (624)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 695 736
Accrued interest on promissory notes 431 412
Extraordinary gain - (200)
Bankruptcy related reserves - 200
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in deposits, prepaids and other (191) (92)
assets
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
and accrued expenses 569 (15)
Decrease in other current liabilities (83) (9)
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Cash provided by operations 570 408
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Investing activities:
Additions to buildings, furniture and
equipment, net (341) (144)
Deposits to restricted cash, net (366) (199)
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Cash used for investing activities (677) (343)
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Financing Activities:
General partners cash distributions - (12)
Additions to term debt 50 56
Payments of term debt (238) (264)
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Net cash used for financing activities (188) (220)
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (295) (155)
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of year 982 968
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Cash and cash equivalents end of period $ 687 $ 813
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The accompanying notes are an integral
part of the combined financial statements.
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NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
ITS SUBSTANTIALLY WHOLLY OWNED OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE A--BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts of National
Housing Trust Limited Partnership (Investment Partnership) and the Operating
Partnerships in which it has acquired a significant limited partnership
interest.
The information furnished reflects all adjustments (all of which were of a
normal recurring nature) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to
fairly present the combined financial position, results of operations, and cash
flows on a consistent basis.
The accompanying unaudited combined financial statements are presented in
accordance with the requirements for Form 10-Q and consequently do not include
all disclosures normally required by generally accepted accounting principles.
Reference should be made to the Partnership's 1998 Annual Report on Form 10-K
for additional disclosures including a summary of the Partnership's accounting
policies which are not significantly different.
NOTE B--BANKRUPTCY OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS
During March 1996, two Operating Partnerships which had purchased apartment
projects in Fort Worth, Texas filed for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy filing
followed unsuccessful negotiations with the lender (HUD) and the foreclosure
actions by a Texas bank which purchased the loans from HUD. During 1997,
attempts to reorganize the Operating Partnerships were unsuccessful and the
Texas bank was permitted to complete its foreclosure actions and purchase the
apartment projects at the foreclosure sales. In connection with the foreclosure
action, the Operating Partnerships were relieved of any obligation related to
the nonrecourse mortgage debt. At December 31, 1997, the Operating Partnerships
had accumulated cash of $216,000 which was in contention and, accordingly, was
charged against the extraordinary gain and a reserve established pending the
resolution of the bankruptcy hearing scheduled for March 26, 1998 to determine
the ownership of the cash.
The hearing to dismiss the bankruptcy and determine the ownership of the cash
was held on March 26, 1998. The Court entered an order denying the bank's
motion for payment of cash collateral and granted the motion to dismiss the
bankruptcy. The bank has filed an appeal. The Court has dismissed the bank's
appeal with respect to Springchase Operating Partnership. The bank also filed
suit against Springchase Operating Partnership in the State District Court in
Dallas County Texas and sought an injunction against Springchase Operating
Partnership. The injunction was denied by the State District Court. It is
anticipated that this suit will be resolved sometime in 1999. With respect to
the Trinidad Operating Partnership, the bankruptcy court dismissed the bank's
appeal. There can be no assurance as to how these matters will be resolved,
however, in the opinion of management the Operating Partnerships should prevail
and, accordingly, the resultant reserve has been reversed and recorded as an
extraordinary gain in the financial statements. These partnerships were
liquidated in 1998 paying remaining Operating Partnership liabilities out of
available Operating Partnership cash. Any cash in excess of liabilities was
distributed to the Investment Partnership. No distributions will be made to the
Unit holders.
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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General
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In 1988, the Investment Partnership raised $20,293,000 in gross proceeds through
a public offering. After paying the selling, offering and organization expenses
of the offering, the Investment Partnership had $17,249,000 in net proceeds. Of
the net proceeds, $260,000 was deposited in the Investment Partnership reserve
and $16,989,000 was invested in 31 Operating Partnerships. The 31 Operating
Partnerships that were acquired own low-income housing developments (the
"Properties") eligible for the low-income housing tax credit ("LIHTC"). One of
the Properties was also eligible for the historic rehabilitation tax credit.
The 31 acquisitions occurred from October 1988 through March 1990. Two
Operating Partnerships (see Properties below) are expected to be dissolved in
1999.
Each Operating Partnership's Property qualifies for the LIHTC. The LIHTC was
created by the 1986 Tax Reform Act and is governed by Section 42 of the Internal
Revenue Code. In order for a Property to qualify for the LIHTC, the Property
must be utilized as a low-income property for 15 years before it can be sold.
The General Partner anticipates the Properties will be sold in the years 2003
through 2008. The Investment Partnership serves as a conduit of the Operating
Partnerships' tax credits, passive losses, portfolio income and other tax
information to the holders of Units of limited partnership interest in the
Investment Partnership (the "Unit holders"). The LIHTCs are allocated to the
Unit holders for 10 years after a property has been placed in service and rented
up. The tax credits were first allocated to Unit holders in 1988 and are
anticipated to continue until 2001. The Investment Partnership elected a special
option available in 1990 to accelerate the LIHTC for individuals who had an
interest in the Investment Partnership before October 26, 1990. Qualifying Unit
holders received a tax credit of 150% of the LIHTC otherwise allowable for the
first tax year ending December 31, 1990. The remaining tax credit available for
1991 and subsequent tax years is being reduced on a pro rata basis by the amount
of the 1990 increased credit. Non-qualifying Unit holders will receive the
original unaccelerated tax credit for the remaining qualifying tax years of
their investment.
An analysis of future tax credits anticipated based upon current information and
assuming no changes in the Operating Partnerships indicates an estimate of
future tax credits for the qualifying Unit holders who received the 1990
acceleration to be as follows: approximately $2.10 of credit per unit in 1999;
approximately $ .35 of credit per unit in 2000; and approximately $ .20 of
credit per unit in 2001.
The Properties are subject to substantial debt, in many cases including seller
financing on which interest has accrued since the Investment Partnership
invested in the Properties. Most of the Properties are dependent upon
continuing government subsidies. In addition, many of the Properties are
located in market areas that would not support current rents. Finally, most of
the Properties are subject to use restrictions that limit their use to low-
income housing beyond the end of the tax credit compliance period. For these
and other reasons, there can be no assurance that the sale of the Properties
will produce sales proceeds to the Operating Partnerships in excess of the debt
financing and the expenses of sale; nor can there be any assurance that
distributions of the sales proceeds, if any, from the Operating Partnerships to
the Investment Partnership will exceed the Investment Partnership's accumulated
liabilities. Accordingly, upon sale of the Properties, there can be no
assurance that any funds will be distributed to unit holders or, if funds are
distributed, that the funds will be sufficient to enable Unit holders to pay
taxes arising from such sales.
The Investment Partnership recognizes the importance of minimizing the number
and seriousness of any disruptions that may occur as a result of Year 2000 and
has adopted a compliance program. The Investment Partnership has completed the
inventory of its information technology and other electronic assets (such as,
but not limited to, data network equipment, non-information technology systems,
including embedded systems that operate security systems, phone systems, fax
systems, energy management systems and other systems) used in the Investment
Partnership's business that may be affected by Year 2000 issues and the related
assessment of
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those assets Year 2000 compliance. The Investment Partnership has completed its
assessment of its primary information technology infrastructure and has
completed the inventory and assessment of 60% of the technology infrastructure
of the Operating Partnerships. The Investment Partnership expects to complete
the inventory and assessment of the rest of the Operating Partnerships by July
1, 1999.
The Investment Partnership completed an analysis of its vendors and service
providers that are critical to the Investment Partnership's business to
determine whether they are Year 2000 compliant. The Investment Partnership has
requested a survey from all the Operating Partnerships, but cannot guarantee
that all vendors or service providers of the Operating Partnerships will respond
to the Operating Partnership's surveys, and therefore the Investment Partnership
may not be able to determine Year 2000 compliance of those vendors or service
providers. At that time, the Operating Partnerships will determine the extent
to which the Operating Partnerships will be able to replace non-compliant
vendors. Due to the lack of alternative sources, there may be instances in
which the Operating Partnerships will have no alternative but to remain with
non-compliant vendors or service providers.
The Investment Partnership believes that its upgrading and systems replacement
will be implemented and tested by June 30, 1999. The Investment Partnership
believes that this should provide adequate time to further correct any problems
that did not surface during the implementation and testing for those systems.
In addition to those systems within the Investment Partnership's control, the
Operating Partnerships' control and the control of their vendors and suppliers,
there are other systems that could have an impact on the Investment
Partnership's and Operating Partnerships' businesses and which may not be Year
2000 compliant by January 1, 2000. Those systems could affect the operations of
the multi-family rental real estate industry or the economy as a whole. These
systems are outside of the Investment Partnerships' control or influence and
their compliance may not be verified by the Partnerships; however, these systems
could adversely affect the Partnerships' financial condition or results of
operations.
If the Investment Partnership or Operating Partnerships are not successful in
implementing their Year 2000 compliance plan, the Investment Partnership may
suffer a material adverse impact on its combined results of operations and
financial condition. Because of the importance of addressing the Year 2000
problem, the Investment Partnership expects to develop contingency plans if it
determines that the compliance plans will not be implemented by June 30, 1999.
To date, the Investment Partnership estimates the cost not to exceed $50,000 to
update its information technology and other electronic assets. Upon receipt of
all the Operating Partnerships' surveys, an estimation of the cost to become
Year 2000 compliant will be made.
Properties
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As of March 31,1999, average occupancy of the Properties was 95%.
Two Fort Worth Texas Properties
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Two properties located in Ft. Worth, Texas had experienced cash flow
difficulties and a decline in value (See Note B of the Combined Financial
Statements). During 1993, the General Partner resolved a dispute with a former
Managing General Partner who had not made mortgage payments on one of the
properties and failed to comply with its Operating Deficit Guarantee. Due to the
nonpayment of the two properties' mortgages by the former Managing General
Partner, the mortgages were assigned to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). In September 1995, HUD auctioned off the mortgage loans for
these properties. The General Partner bid on the mortgage loans, but a Texas
bank was the successful bidder. The General Partner attempted to negotiate with
the bank, seeking a consensual agreement to restructure the debt. The bank
responded with a notice dated March 12, 1996 accelerating the maturity of the
indebtedness under the Notes, demanding payment in full and giving notice that
if the indebtedness was not paid in full, the bank would cause the trustee under
the deeds of trust securing the Notes to conduct a foreclosure sale on April 2,
1996.
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The General Partner, after evaluating the consequences of foreclosure and as
part of a strategy to minimize the effect to the investors, filed, on March 26,
1996 with respect to Trinidad Apartments Limited Partnership and on March 28,
1996 with respect to Springchase Apartments Limited Partnership, in the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division
(the"Court"), Case #496-41284 and Case #496-4136 respectively, petitions for
relief under Chapter 11 to enable the Operating Partnerships to reorganize. On
October 22, 1997, the Court entered an order denying confirmation of the plans
of reorganization and granted the bank relief from the automatic stay of
foreclosure. On December 2, 1997, a foreclosure sale was held and the
Properties were transferred to the bank.
Because each investor's tax situation is different, the consequences of the
foreclosure was different based upon each investor's previous use of tax credits
and passive losses. However, in general, the foreclosure caused a recapture of
a portion of the LIHTCs previously received by the investors, the reduction of
LIHTCs in future years, an interest charge under the Internal Revenue Code on
LIHTCs recaptured, and a tax gain on disposition of the property as a result of
the foreclosure. The Schedule K-1 for the year ended December 31, 1997 included
a $.48 per Unit recapture of tax credits with a corresponding estimated interest
charge of $.23 per unit. The passive gain relating to the disposition of the
two Properties as a result of foreclosure was less than the 1997 passive losses
passed through from the remaining 29 Operating Partnerships. In addition tax
credits are reduced in each of 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001 by the loss of the two
Properties' credits. This reduction is estimated to be approximately $.19 per
unit. (For an estimate of future credits after this reduction see General above
in the MD&A).
A hearing to dismiss the bankruptcy was held on March 26, 1998. The Court
entered an order denying the bank's motion for payment of cash collateral and
granted motions to dismiss the bankruptcy. The bank filed an appeal to preserve
its rights to file an appeal. The Court has dismissed the bank's appeal with
respect to Springchase Operating Partnership. The bank also filed suit against
Springchase Operating Partnership in the State District Court in Dallas County
Texas and sought an injunction against Springchase Operating Partnership. The
injunction was denied by the State District Court. With respect to the Trinidad
Operating Partnership, the Court dismissed the bank's appeal. There can be no
assurance as to how these matters will be resolved. These partnerships were
liquidated in 1998, having paid remaining Operating Partnership liabilities out
of available Operating Partnership cash. Any cash in excess of liabilities was
distributed to the Investment Partnership. No distributions will be made to
Unit holders.
A Detroit, Michigan Property
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During 1998, an impairment loss in the amount of $4,100,000 was recorded with
respect to the Research Park project in Detroit, Michigan, which is owned by one
of the Operating Partnerships. The loss was recorded under the requirements of
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 121, "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of".
FAS No. 121 requires impairment losses to be recognized for long-lived assets
used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the
undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to recover the assets' carrying
amount. Indicators present during 1998 for this Operating Partnership include
cash flow from operations that was less than the debt service on the property;
however, debt service was paid by allowing trade payables to become larger and
more delinquent. Therefore, an assessment was done to evaluate the undiscounted
cash flows, which were not sufficient to recover the assets' carrying amount.
Based on this assessment, an impairment loss of $4,100,000 was recognized to
reduce the carrying amount of the property to its estimated fair value of
$4,300,000. In first quarter 1999, the cash flow problems continue. The
Managing General Partner is in negotiations with the Michigan State Housing
Development Authority to work out a solution to enable the property to generate
positive cash flow. At this time, there is no assurance as to how these matters
will be resolved.
A Greenville, Michigan Property
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A Greenville, Michigan Property has experienced continuing cash flow deficits.
The property has not funded reserves for taxes, insurance and replacement
reserves adequately and is deficient in the payment of real estate taxes. The
managing general partner has been working with the RD to resolve the cash flow
problems; however, there can be no assurance as to how these matters will be
resolved.
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Other Property Issues
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In first quarter 1999, two other Properties are indicating some slight cash flow
difficulties.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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Liquidity is defined as an entity's ability to meet its current and long-term
financial obligations. If a Property were to lose its governmental rent,
interest subsidy or mortgage insurance, the Operating Partnership holding such
Property might be unable to fund expenses on an ongoing basis.
Liquidity shortfalls might be covered by federal governmental subsidy programs,
by state and local agencies, or by funds from the Investment Partnership
reserves, although there is no assurance that such sources would be available
or, if available, sufficient to cover any liquidity shortfall. A liquidity
shortfall, for whatever reason, might result in a sale, refinancing, or
foreclosure of the Property, any one of which could have material adverse tax
consequences to a Unit holder, including a partial recapture of previously
allocated LIHTCs.
Material changes have been made and additional changes have been proposed by
various Members of Congress and the Clinton Administration in the programs of
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Multifamily Assisted
Housing Reform and Affordability Act of 1997, Public Law 105-65, effective
October 1, 1997, continued for fiscal year 1998 (October 1, 1997 through
September 30, 1998) a debt restructuring demonstration first enacted for fiscal
year 1997. With certain modifications, the demonstration program became a
permanent program in fiscal year 1999, applicable to all projects with rents
above those of comparable properties in local markets. Under the program,
subsided rent levels generally are reduced to market levels and the debt may be
restructured into two mortgages. The first mortgage is set at a level
supportable by the lower subsidized rents, and the second mortgage is payable
only out of cash flow after other approved expenses and sale or refinancing
proceeds. In many cases, rent subsidies will become tenant-based, meaning that
the subsidies may move with the tenants. However, for certain projects, such as
those that predominately serve elderly or disabled families or are located in
markets with an inadequate supply of affordable housing, the rent subsidies may
continue to be project-based.
HUD has entered into contracts to carry out the restructuring with state housing
finance agencies and others ("Participating Administrative Entities" or "PAEs").
The PAEs have authority to set rents above the comparable rents for only 20% of
their inventory each year. These rents will be based on approved project
budgets, and are capped at 120% of FMRs, except for up to 5% of the inventory,
which can have budget-based rents above 120% of FMRs based on a showing of
special need. Owners who have engaged in adverse financial or managerial
actions are barred from participating in the restructuring program.
The Operating Partnerships own sixteen Properties whose Section 8 contracts have
expired or will expire in fiscal year 1999 or 2000, and are not subject to
optional renewal by the owner. The General Partner expects that Section 8
contracts for all of these fifteen Properties will be renewed by HUD at current
levels until at least the end of fiscal year 1999, although there can be
assurance that HUD will do so. Seven of these properties have rents in excess
of 100% of HUD-established fair market rents. The rents at some or all of these
Properties may also be above comparable rents as determined by HUD and therefore
could be subject to HUD restructuring. The General Partner will work with the
general partners of the Operating Partnerships to seek to renew all expiring
Section 8 contracts, and if required or appropriate, to participate in the
program to restructure loans and rent subsidies. Of the Investment
Partnership's remaining total LIHTCs approximately 20% is allocated to these
Operating Partnerships.
Restructuring could affect demand for and cash flow of many of the Properties,
as well as potentially create debt forgiveness taxable income. Moreover, a
shift to tenant-based subsidies could lead over time to lower occupancies and
lower rents, adversely affecting cash flow. The General Partner is preparing
for the potential impact of the restructuring of HUD programs and is monitoring
the development of HUD policy guidance and legislation. The General Partner is
unable to predict with certainty the impact of HUD program restructuring on the
Operating Partnerships, but it is possible that a restructuring could have a
material adverse effect on one or
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more of the Operating Partnerships, which in turn could have a material adverse
effect on the Investment Partnership.
At December 31, 1998 restricted cash was $5,829,000. The restricted cash was
composed of the Investment Partnership reserve of $421,000 and Operating
Partnership reserves of $5,408,000. Deposits and withdrawals from Operating
Partnership reserves are generally regulated by a governing federal, state or
local agency. Investment Partnership reserves are available to fund repairs and
maintenance as well as operational expenses, while the reserves maintained by an
Operating Partnership are typically available only for the Property owned by
such Operating Partnership. Historically, the Investment Partnership reserve
has been available to fund obligations of the Investment Partnership, including
the management fee payable by the Investment Partnership to the General Partner.
As of December 31, 1998 the General Partner voluntarily deferred payment of
$443,000 of its Management Fee. There can be no assurance, however, that the
Investment Partnership reserve will be sufficient to satisfy the liquidity
requirements of any given Operating Partnership in the event that the reserves
of such Operating Partnership are insufficient for this purpose.
Low-income housing projects frequently generate limited cash flow and,
therefore, the potential for cash flow deficits exists. The General Partner
does not anticipate that the Investment Partnership will distribute cash to Unit
holders in circumstances other than refinancing or disposition of its
investments in the Operating Partnerships. Moreover, especially in light of the
reduced availability of subsidies, there can be no assurance of cash
distributions in the event of refinancing or disposition.
Results of Operations
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The March 31, 1999 net loss of $851,000 increased 36.4% from the March 31, 1998
net loss of $624,000. The reasons for the differences are discussed below.
An extraordinary gain of $214,000 was recorded in first quarter 1998 as a result
of the foreclosure and debt extinguishment on the two Fort Worth, Texas
properties (see Note B).
Total revenue increased $29,000 (1.0%) when comparing the three months ended
March 31, 1999 and 1998.
Total expenses exclusive of depreciation and interest for the three months ended
March 31, 1999 and 1998 were $2,358,000 and $2,300,000, respectively. The
$58,000 (2.5%) increase in expenses between 1999 and 1998 primarily relates to
an increase in operating and maintenance expense of $75,000 (12.8%), a decrease
in management fees of $30,000 (8.5%), an increase in taxes and insurance expense
of $45,000 (10.5%), and a decrease in utility expense of $21,000 (5.2%). The
increase in operating and maintenance expenses relates to an increase at many of
the properties relating to improvements done in first quarter. The decrease in
first quarter management fees relates to less properties taking an incentive
management fee this year. The increase in taxes and insurance expense relates
to a couple properties increase in employee related tax items and real estate
tax and insurance increases. The decrease in utilities relates to a mild winter
in areas of several of our properties.
In recent years rental income, after the HUD rent adjustments, has not been
increasing at a rate equivalent to increases in expenses (excluding depreciation
and interest). To date, inflation has not had a significant impact on the
Partnerships' combined operations. However, rent levels of the Properties are
generally limited by the requirements of the low-income housing tax credit and
are subject to strict governmental regulation. In the event of significant
inflation, the Operating Partnerships may be unable to increase rents
sufficiently to compensate for increases in expenses. Due to the changes in HUD
programs, future increases in subsidy income may be limited. Overall, most of
the Properties are in good physical condition after taking into account the
planned repairs and maintenance discussed above and are producing positive cash
flow.
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ITEM 3 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Certain Factors Affecting Future Operating Results
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The following factors could cause actual results to differ materially from
historical results or those anticipated:
Risks of Government-Assisted Housing Complexes
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In certain respects government-assisted housing complexes differ from
conventional housing complexes. These include (a) greater financing leverage
than is usual in conventional complexes, (b) review of compliance with
construction and other standards and (c) various contingency reserves required
in connection with such government assistance programs. Government-assisted
housing is also subject to special conditions and risks including, but not
limited to, (a) general surveillance by the appropriate governmental assistance
agency, which may include the application of rental and other guidelines
affecting tenant eligibility, operating costs and rental levels, (b) maintenance
of a reserve fund for replacements in an amount paid concurrently with
amortization of the mortgage and in addition to payments of principal and
interest, restricted such that withdrawals from the fund are subject to the
prior approval of the appropriate governmental assistance agency, (c) compliance
with the HUD regulations regarding management of the premises, (d) limitations
on salability, as contained in regulatory agreements with the appropriate
governmental assistance agency, (e) limitations on rent increases, and (f) the
uncertain effects of changes in complex rules and regulations governing such
government-assisted programs, or changes in the manner in which those
regulations are interpreted.
Government assistance payments may be reduced in the event that a project rents
less than 100% of its units eligible for rental subsidies to qualified low
income tenants. HUD generally elects to reduce subsidies only in the event that
occupancy levels for qualified tenants drop below 95% for a period of two years.
Finally, HUD commitments are subject to HUD's appropriation of federal funds
sufficient to meet its obligations in any given year. At the present time,
certain legislative initiatives and governmental budget negotiations could
result in a reduction of funds available for the various HUD-administered
housing programs and could also result in new limitations on subsidized rent
levels. This in turn could adversely impact the net operating income generated
by the Properties.
Real Estate Investment Risks
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Real property investments are subject to varying degrees of risk. Revenues and
property values may be adversely affected by the general economic climate, the
local economic climate and local real estate conditions, including (i) the
perceptions of prospective tenants of the attractiveness of the property; (ii)
the ability to retain qualified individuals to provide adequate management and
maintenance of the property; (iii) the inability to collect rent due to
bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants or otherwise; and (iv) increased operating
costs. Real estate values may also be adversely affected by such factors as
applicable laws, including tax laws, interest rate levels and the availability
of financing.
Effect of Uninsured Loss
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The Operating Partnerships carry comprehensive liability, fire, flood, extended
coverage and rental loss insurance with respect to their properties with insured
limits and policy specifications that management believes are customary for
similar properties. There are, however, certain types of losses (generally of a
catastrophic nature such as wars, floods or earthquakes) which may be either
uninsurable, or, in management's judgment, not economically insurable. Should
an uninsured loss occur, the Investment Partnership could lose both its invested
capital in and anticipated profits from the affected property.
Possible Environmental Liabilities
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Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and
regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of real property may become
liable for the costs of the investigation, removal and remediation of hazardous
or toxic substances on, under, in or migrating from such property. Such laws
often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of,
or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances.
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The Investment Partnership is not aware of any notification by any private party
or governmental authority of any non-compliance, liability or other claim in
connection with environmental conditions at any of its Properties that it
believes will involve any expenditure which would be material to the Investment
Partnership, nor is the Investment Partnership aware of any environmental
condition with respect to any of its Properties that it believes will involve
any such material expenditure. However, there can be no assurance that any non-
compliance, liability, claim or expenditure will not arise in the future.
Competition
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The financial performance of the Operating Partnerships will be impacted by the
competition from comparable properties in their local market areas. The
occupancy levels achievable at the Properties and the rental rates at the non-
subsidized Properties are largely a function of supply and demand in the
markets. In many markets across the country, development of new multi-family
properties has increased significantly over the past two years. Existing
apartment properties in such markets could be expected to experience increased
vacancy levels, declines in effective rental rates and, in some cases, declines
in estimated market values as a result of the increased competition. There are
no assurances that these competitive pressures will not adversely affect the
operations and/or market values of the Operating Partnerships in the future and,
in particular, subsequent to the expiration of any existing subsidy agreements.
Impact of Operating Partnership Structure
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The ownership of the Investment Partnership's investments through Operating
Partnerships could adversely impact the timing of the Investment Partnership's
planned dispositions of its remaining assets and the amount of proceeds received
from such dispositions. It is possible that the general partners of the
Operating Partnerships could have economic or business interests which are
inconsistent with those of the Investment Partnership. Given the limited rights
which the Investment Partnership has under the terms of the Operating
Partnership agreements, any conflict between the partners could result in delays
in completing a sale of the related operating property and could lead to an
impairment in the marketability of the property to third parties for purposes of
achieving the highest possible sale price.
Availability of a Pool of Qualified Buyers
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The availability of a pool of qualified and interested buyers for the Investment
Partnership's remaining assets is critical to the Investment Partnership's
ability to realize the fair market values of such properties at the time of
their final dispositions. Demand by buyers of multi-family apartment properties
is affected by many factors, including the size, quality, age, condition and
location of the subject property, potential environmental liability concerns,
the existing debt structure, the liquidity in the debt and equity markets for
asset acquisitions, the general level of market interest rates and the general
and local economic climates. In addition, because of the government
restrictions on rental revenues and the related capital expenditure reserve
requirements and cash flow distribution limitations, there are a limited number
of potential buyers in the market for government subsidized, low-income housing
properties such as the Investment Partnership has invested in. Furthermore, the
current uncertainty regarding potential future reductions in the level of
federal government assistance for these programs may further restrict the
Properties' marketability.
Inflation
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The Investment Partnership completed its tenth year of operations in 1998. To
date, the effects of inflation and changes in prices on the Investment
Partnership's operating results have not been significant. In the future, with
regard to the Operating Partnerships, contract rental rates under "Section 8"
agreements may be increased at the discretion of the Department of Housing and
Urban Development in response to inflationary pressures to cover increases in
operating expenses due to inflation, but there can be no assurance that HUD will
do so.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
None
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF
SECURITY HOLDERS
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
None
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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
National Housing Trust Limited Partnership
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(Registrant)
Date May 10, 1999 By /s/ James A. Bowman
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James A. Bowman
President, NHT, Inc.
Date May 10, 1999 By /s/ Susan E. Basting
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Susan E. Basting
Treasurer, NHT, Inc.
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