News & Insights
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Technology Updates | May 7, 2021
New and Upcoming Loan Selling Advisor® Enhancements & Restrictions
We’re announcing some new and upcoming changes for Loan Selling Advisor® plus related restrictions.
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News Articles | May 5, 2021
Guide Bulletin 2021-17: Introducing Freddie Mac Refi Possible℠
This Bulletin introduces Refi Possible℠, a new “no cash-out” refinance Mortgage option that provides flexibility and product enhancements to support refinances for Borrowers at or below 80% of the AMI.
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News Articles | April 27, 2021
Freddie Mac Announces Replacement of COFI Index
Freddie Mac announces anticipation of the replacement index for COFI will be a new index administered by Freddie Mac.
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Technology Updates | April 19, 2021
April Loan Product Advisor Enhancements
We’re making Loan Product Advisor (LPA) updates in April to improve your experience and to align with Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide changes. Check out what’s new, what’s changed and how these updates can help you streamline your processes.
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Technology Updates | April 12, 2021
Loan Quality Advisor Message Updates
Loan Quality Advisor® messages are being updated to align with recent requirement changes for mortgages on investment properties and second homes as announced in Guide Bulletin 2021-11.
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News Articles | April 8, 2021
Guide Bulletin 2021-13: PSPA – Revised QM Rule and Government Loans
This Bulletin announces requirements and effective dates related to our purchase of loans subject to the Qualified Mortgage (QM) Rule and originated relying on the GSE patch.
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News Articles | April 7, 2021
Guide Bulletin 2021-12: New Opportunities for Affordable Lending, Income and Asset Flexibilities and More
This Bulletin announces updates to affordable lending, income and assets, automated collateral evaluation (ACE) appraisal waiver offers, second home and investment property mortgage eligibility, and more.
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Technology Updates | April 1, 2021
April 1 Loan Product Advisor Message Updates
We’re making more updates to Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠) feedback messages to provide clarity around merged credit reference numbers, an IRS tax transcript form number, fund verification requirements and more. Check out the upcoming changes.
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News Articles | March 31, 2021
Guide Bulletin 2021-11: Updated Requirements for Mortgages on Investment Properties or Second Homes
This Bulletin announces updated purchase requirements for mortgages secured by investment properties or second homes to help manage our compliance with the amended Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement.
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News Articles | March 31, 2021
Check Out the New Enhancements in Loan Coverage Advisor®
We’re announcing some new changes for Loan Coverage Advisor®