FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2019-11, reducing the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) and combined loan-to-value (CLTV) percentages for cash-out refinance mortgages. Per the Mortgagee Letter, the maximum LTV and CLTV percentages for a cash-out refinance is now 80% (rather than 85%) of the “adjusted value”. The reduced percentages apply to case numbers assigned to FHA on or after September 1, 2019.
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
