Fannie Mae issued Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2018-03 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Selling Guide. As outlined in the Announcement, the Selling Guide has been updated to include changes with respect to: full-service certification custodians; lender-sourced contributions used to fund closing costs and prepaid fees; the conversion of construction-to-permanent financing (single-closing transactions); and the monthly Out of Compliance report. The changes pertaining to single-closing construction-to-permanent transactions are effective August 1, 2018 (however, lenders can take advantage of the changes immediately). All other changes are effective immediately.
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