Fannie Mae issued Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2016-03 (Announcement). This Announcement: introduces the HomeStyle Energy mortgage loan (enabling the borrower to finance energy-efficient upgrades when purchasing or refinancing a home); simplifies policies for borrowers with multiple financed properties; eliminates the special lender approval requirement with respect to Texas Section 50(a)(6) mortgage loans; removes the restriction prohibiting a power of attorney in connection with a Texas Section 50(a)(6) mortgage loan; updates co-op share loan policies; clarifies flood insurance coverage requirements; and announces several miscellaneous Selling Guide updates.
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RHS Updates Monthly Electronic Status Reporting Codes
RHS issued a SFH Guaranteed Servicing Notice (Notice) announcing updated Electronic Status Reporting codes for mortgage servicers. Per the Notice, Default Status Code 10 was