Access lower-cost financing & bring affordable housing to life. 

ReBonds puts unused funding to work by matching developers of affordable, multifamily housing, with recycled tax-exempt bond allocations.

WHY REBONDS

It’s more important than ever to maximize states’ bond programs.

Affordable housing demand is growing and the cost to borrow money is becoming increasingly expensive.

HOW IT WORKS

STEP 1

Issuers sign up

Participating issuers allow ReBonds to match existing bonds that are nearing redemption with new affordable projects so their bonds can be recycled. ReBonds maximizes the opportunity for a bond to be recycled by aligning funding opportunities with project budgets and timelines.

STEP 2

Projects are matched with tax-exempt funds

When developers add project details, ReBonds matches multifamily development projects with bonds available for recycling.

STEP 3

Financing moves forward

ReBonds notifies bond counsel of important dates, confirms necessary information, and helps with the transfer of funds.

BENEFITS FOR DEVELOPERS

Tax exempt debt can offer significant savings compared to taxable debt.

  • Lower-cost financing

    Access recycled bonds with tax-exempt rates instead of using higher taxable debt.

  • Increased proceeds

    Support larger projects and maximize proceeds with affordable financing options.

  • Simple matching process

    ReBonds handles the matching and coordination so you can focus on building.

BENEFITS FOR ISSUERS

The deployment of recycled bonds generates additional fees for the issuing entity.

  • Additional revenue at no cost

    Joining ReBonds is free for issuers and provides additional upfront and ongoing fee revenue.

  • Maximized recycling opportunities

    Provide opportunities for redeemed bonds to be recycled into new deals instead of going unused.

  • Simplified operations

    ReBonds platform simplifies the implementation of bond recycling and removes the need for a full programmatic undertaking.

  • Bond inventory visibility

    Full visibility into your bond inventory while ReBonds handles the matching process.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are recycled bonds? 

Recycled bonds are a form of tax-exempt private activity bonds that become available when previously issued bonds are redeemed within four years of issuance. Rather than letting this bond authority go unused, it can be “recycled” and reallocated to new projects. 

Project timelines and budget changes are common in development projects which means that recycled bond inventory can be highly variable.

How are existing bonds matched with new projects for recycling? 

ReBonds facilitates the matching process between multifamily development projects and available recycled bonds, making every effort to align funding opportunities with project budgets and timelines. There are several ways in which ReBonds maximizes the opportunity for a bond to be recycled.

First, reservations are assigned on a first‑come, first‑served basis, with priority given to bonds that are approaching expiration. 

Second, ReBonds helps maximize the availability of bonds by matching projects with bonds that redeem before, on, or after a project’s closing date. Depending on the project’s structure, ReBonds is able to deliver funds in multiple tranches on different dates. More specifically, if the project is a Public Offering, then funds can be delivered via escrow closing prior to the closing date. If the project is a Private Placement, then funds can be delivered before the closing date via an escrow closing, or drawn-down after the closing date if the necessary documentation is in place prior to the initial closing. 

Finally, because bond availability, amounts, and delivery timing can change, ReBonds’ matching process is designed for flexibility. In the event of a change, ReBonds works to find suitable substitutes so that disruptions are absorbed and the process remains transparent to all parties. 

What does ReBonds cost?

For developers:
There are two subscription levels of ReBonds. ReBonds Basic is our free plan which allows you to check how much funding is available in your area and confirm whether funds align with your project timeline. 

ReBonds Pro is our monthly subscription service which costs $1,000/mo for access to available recycled bond allocations. Once you choose to reserve bonds, you’ll pay a refundable reservation fee equal to 0.5% of the total reservation amount, due at the time of reservation.

Additional Issuer fees may apply (including any potential facility fee).

For Issuers:
There is no cost to use ReBonds as an Issuer. In fact, ReBonds provides Issuers additional upfront and ongoing fee revenue. 

By joining the ReBonds platform, issuers allow ReBonds to match redeemed bond proceeds that are eligible for recycling with new deals. By making your bond inventory available for recycling, developers can access lower cost financing that can be used in lieu of both taxable bonds or allocating additional private activity volume cap to these transactions. Our platform simplifies the implementation of recycling bonds and removes the need for a full programmatic undertaking. In fact, once you’ve signed up, you will have full visibility into your bond inventory. From there, ReBonds handles the matching process.

Is ReBonds a lender?

ReBonds is a technology platform that connects developers with bonds that are eligible for recycling to maximize the accessibility and deployment of recycled tax-exempt bonds for all parties. While not a lender or financial institution, ReBonds facilitates the end-to-end process of finding, accessing and deploying these bonds.
As part of this process, ReBonds coordinates the relevant details about the bonds being recycled with your bond counsel and chosen Issuer. ReBonds connects the appropriate parties and smoothly transitions the process to the development team, who will work with bond counsel to prepare the necessary documents and integrate the recycled bonds into the project’s financing.

If project details shift, ReBonds makes every effort to accommodate changes and re-match projects with other available recycled bonds if possible. However, availability cannot be guaranteed when changes occur.

Ready to get started?

ReBonds makes it simple for developers to access lower-cost financing and for issuers to maximize the value of their allocations. Together, we can ensure more affordable housing projects get built.