HUD Again Delays Changes to Title Approval at Conveyance

Mortgage Origination HUD

On October 31, HUD issued Mortgagee Letter 2012-21, which delays until January 1, 2013, implementation of changes to title approval at conveyance. The changes, originally set to take effect August 1, 2012, were issued in June 2012 as Mortgagee Letter 2012-11. Under the original letter, mortgagees must pay in full prior to conveyance all taxes, homeowners’ association fees, and water, sewer or other assessments. The initial letter also detailed related documentation and certification requirements and outlined FHA’s rights to reconvey a property under certain circumstances.