Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2019-10, restricting the purchase of LIBOR ARMs due to the anticipated discontinuance of the LIBOR index in 2021. Per the Bulletin, Freddie Mac will no longer purchase LIBOR ARMs with settlement dates more than 6 months after the note date. Freddie Mac will continue to purchase newly originated LIBOR ARMs while working with the industry on a LIBOR index transition plan. The Bulletin is effective immediately.
FHA
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
