Fannie Mae issued Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2016-02 (Announcement). This Announcement: eliminates the continuity of obligation policy; clarifies lender obligations for reporting a breach of a selling representation or warranty related to the lender’s compliance with applicable laws; updates language regarding the types of losses for which lenders must indemnify Fannie Mae; clarifies that lenders are only required to deliver HomeStyle Renovation mortgage loans with recourse when the loan is delivered to Fannie Mae prior to the completion of the renovations; amends the definition of “relocation loan”; creates new state-specific notes for Pennsylvania; amends the Pennsylvania security instrument; updates the Special Feature Codes list; announces the publication of fillable rental income worksheets; and announces several miscellaneous Selling Guide updates.
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FHA Waives Early Payment Default Review Requirements for Properties Impacted by California Wildfires
FHA issued a waiver regarding early payment default review requirements for properties impacted by the California wildfires. FHA currently requires lenders to select all early
April 2, 2025
