Loan Product Advisor Version Transition Resources

Action Required

Version 5.3.00 will retire on March 2, 2026. If you’re still using v5.3.00, please begin to make plans to transition to a newer version of LPA.
Feedback certificate stylesheets will also be retired on March 2, 2026, and will be replaced with an easier-to-use PDF file. If you’re still using stylesheets to render the feedback certificate, please begin to make plans to update to the PDF version.

We’ve compiled relevant resources, important dates and access to the latest information all in one place, so you can successfully transition from one Loan Product Advisor^® (LPA^®) specification to the next. By updating to the latest version of the specification, you’re making home possible for more borrowers with access to the latest programs, enhancements and the most up-to-date feedback responses.

Find the latest specification files on the Developer Portal. Contact your Freddie Mac representative for access.

Additional Resources

LPA v6.0 Specification Bulletin

We’ve published the new LPA v6.0 specification designed to create more opportunities to get borrowers into homes. New features include a transformed feedback certificate, faster indication of employment R&W eligibility, early insights into the potential risk assessment and more.

LEARN MOREpdf

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Transition Readiness Checklists

Preparation

Obtain appropriate access and integration support for transition from your loan origination system (LOS) software partner.
Work with your LOS partner to ensure you are on the latest version of the LOS that supports the most recent version of the LPA specification.
Develop a project plan and timeline, budget resources for implementation and make updates to applicable business processes.
If needed, obtain credentials for the customer test environment (CTE).
Begin testing.

Transition

Complete the upgrade to a supported version.
Determine and communicate release date to internal staff and business partners, if appropriate.
Access Freddie Mac training materialspdf for additional guidance.

Preparation

Gain access to the Developer Portal to get the latest specification files, test case binder and determine which acceptable version of LPA to implement.
Develop a project plan and timeline, budget resources for implementation and make updates to applicable business processes.
Check in with all partners to determine possible impacts of transitioning.
Complete any development needed to support the updated LPA version.
Coordinate integration verification requirements with your software partner manager.
Provide appropriate access and integration support to your lenders.

Transition

Complete verification testing.
Communicate available updates to your lenders and remind them to download the updated release if applicable.
Monitor the status of your lenders’ ability to transition and schedule any necessary testing.
Support your lender’s transition prior to the retirement date of the LPA version.

Preparation

Gain access to the Developer Portal to get the latest specification files, test case binder and determine which acceptable version of LPA to implement.
Develop a project plan and timeline, budget resources for implementation and make updates to applicable business processes.
Complete any development needed to support the updated LPA version.
Coordinate integration verification requirements with your account team.
Check in with all business partners to determine possible impacts of transitioning.
If needed, obtain credentials for the customer test environment (CTE).
Begin testing.

Transition

Complete verification testing.
Determine and communicate release date to internal staff and business partners, if appropriate.
Access Freddie Mac training materialspdf for additional guidance.

Loan Product Advisor Version Transition Resources

Action Required

Additional Resources

LPA v6.0 Specification Bulletin

Transition Readiness Checklists

Preparation

Transition

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