Fannie Mae Announces Numerous Selling Guide Updates

Fannie Mae Mortgage Origination

On October 2, Fannie Mae issued Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2012-10, which updates and clarifies certain Selling Guide policies and procedures. First, the Announcement explains that the Selling Guide has been updated to incorporate prior changes announced in SEL-2012-09 (Updates to Refi Plus and DU Refi Plus) and SEL 2012-03 (Changes to Pricing Terms). Second, effective immediately, lenders must use the higher of the outstanding unpaid principle balance or the modified credit limit when calculating the HCLTV ratio for permanently modified home equity lines of credit. Third, Fannie Mae has removed the limit on the weighted-average coupon of fixed rate mortgage loans in MBS pools that involve a guaranty fee buyup, also effective immediately. Fourth, Fannie Mae has (i) clarified clarify distinctions between inactive and deactivated lenders, (ii) revised document custodian and custodial depository requirements, and (iii) updated the Eligibility Matrix.