
Fannie Mae Announces Effective Date for Revised Appraisal Photo Requirements
Fannie Mae issued a Selling Notice (Notice) announcing the effective date for recently revised appraisal photo requirements. On March 1, 2023, Fannie Mae issued Selling
Fannie Mae issued a Selling Notice (Notice) announcing the effective date for recently revised appraisal photo requirements. On March 1, 2023, Fannie Mae issued Selling
Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2023-12 (Bulletin), rescinding the debt-to-income (DTI) ratio-based credit fee for certain mortgages with borrowers with DTI ratios above 40%. The credit
Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2023-11 (Bulletin) announcing revisions to the Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide. Per the Bulletin, Freddie Mac: Revisions with respect to IRS installment agreements
Fannie Mae issued Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2023-04 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Selling Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae: In addition, Fannie Mae updated
FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2023-09, implementing the provisions of the Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMS): Transitioning from London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) to Alternative Indices rule
The CFPB issued the 2023 LIBOR Transition Interim Rule updating the CFPB’s 2021 LIBOR Transition Rule. The Interim rule makes changes consistent with the Adjustable
Virginia passed a bill allowing employees to work at remote locations. Under the bill, a mortgage lender or broker licensed under the Mortgage Lender and
Oklahoma passed a bill amending the permissible finance charge under the Uniform Consumer Credit Code. Under the bill, the permissible finance charge a lender may
New Mexico passed a bill amending the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. Under the bill, a notarial act performed under the authority of a
Utah passed a bill revising the Reverse Mortgage Act. Under the bill, the minimum borrower age requirement and the timing requirement with respect to borrower
Fannie Mae issued Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2025-02 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Selling Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae is integrating Condo Project Manager
Fannie Mae revised the West Virginia Security Instrument Form (Form 3049). The revision updates paragraph 1 (pertaining to payment of principal, interest, escrow items, prepayment
Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2025-4 (Bulletin) announcing revisions to the Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide. Per the Bulletin, Freddie Mac introduced the Freddie Mac Income Calculator, designed
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