FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2016-05 providing additional guidance related to Mortgagee Optional Election (MOE) assignments. This Mortgagee Letter provides mortgagees with instructions on requesting an extension of time where factors prevent the timely securing of a right to remain by a non-borrowing spouse and result in the mortgagee’s inability to complete the mortgagee’s assessment following the mortgagee’s MOE assignment election. In addition, this Mortgagee Letter provides alternative certification language for states in which state-specific law prevents the mortgagee from truthfully certifying to 2 of the statements set forth in the mortgagee certification.
Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae Issues Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2024-06
Fannie Mae issued Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2024-06 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Servicing Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae clarified requirements related to eMortgages.
November 14, 2024
