Freddie Mac issued Guide Bulletin 2016-19 revising Freddie Mac’s income qualification requirements and guidance. The revisions provide additional requirements and guidance on matters that impact the analysis of stable monthly income, such as: industry employment trends (e.g., employment characteristics); determination of stability and calculation of fluctuating earnings; and self-employment. Chapters 5301, 5302, 5303, 5304, 5305 and 5307 of the Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide have been updated to reflect the revisions. The revisions apply to mortgages with settlement dates on or after March 6, 2017.

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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