Fannie Mae issued Lender Letter LL-2019-05, restricting the purchase of LIBOR ARMs due to the anticipated discontinuance of the LIBOR index in 2021. Per the Lender Letter, LIBOR ARMs must be purchased or securitized by Fannie Mae no later than 6 months after the first payment date of the loan. Fannie Mae will continue to purchase and securitize newly originated LIBOR ARMs that are seasoned 6 months or less. The Lender Letter is effective immediately.

State Compliance Summary
Tennessee Increases Permissible Interest Rate for Closed-end Loans under Industrial Loan and Thrift Companies Act
Tennessee passed a bill increasing the permissible interest rate for closed-end loans under the Industrial Loan and Thrift Companies Act (ILTCA). Under the bill, the