Loan Product Advisor Version Transition Resources
Action Required
The following will retire on March 2, 2026:
- Specification version 5.3.00 – If you’re still using v5.3.00, please begin to make plans to transition to a newer version of LPA.
- Feedback certificate stylesheets – 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.
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 materials for additional guidance.
Preparation
- Gain access to the Developer Portal to download the latest specification files and test case binder.
- 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.
- Provide appropriate access and integration support to your clients.
Transition
- Reach out to your Freddie Mac representative about completing verification testing.
- Communicate available updates to your clients and remind them to download the updated release if applicable.
- Monitor the status of your clients’ ability to transition and schedule any necessary testing.
- Support your clients' transition prior to the retirement date of the LPA version.
Preparation
- Gain access to the Developer Portal to download the latest specification files and test case binder.
- 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
- Reach out to your Freddie Mac representative about completing verification testing.
- Determine and communicate release date to internal staff and business partners, if appropriate.
- Access Freddie Mac training materials for additional guidance.