HUD may temporarily pause initial endorsement of new construction and /or substantial rehabilitation loans that involve either tenant in-place rehabilitation and/or tenant relocation, as well as endorsement of loans for properties that are located in areas that have mandated shelter-in-place orders. There have been multiple instances where construction/rehabilitation has been significantly delayed or completely stopped due to either an inability to enter units to conduct repairs, or unavailability of construction staff due to state or local restrictions. HUD will issue a firm commitment and grant appropriate extensions until work can be resumed such that the loan may be closed and construction can be completed without unnecessary delay. For projects that have time sensitive restrictions or contractual obligations (e.g. delivery of Low Income Housing Tax Credits) that will expire if endorsement is delayed, HUD will close the loan on condition that mitigants are in place to offset unplanned construction delays. (Updated on 4/2/20)