What is happening today in mortgage lending:
I t has been quit a year. I think when we look back on 2008 and recall all the news breaking stories in the mortgage industry it would be hard to come up with a year that was so full of events. It has been a hard year for most of us, but hopefully we are all a little wiser from the experience.
2009 what will it bring? It is looking like lower interest rates. The Fed will start buying mortgage backed securities in the early part of January. This could have even more impact on pushing rates lower. Once we all get used to the new mortgage guidelines (ever changing) I think we can make it a good year. I like to look to 2009 with hope and optimism.
Thank you for all your business in 2008 and here is to a much better year. Happy New Year!
2008: Now that was a year for the books
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
The Refinancing Dilemma for Homeowners
What is happening today in mortgage lending:
I found this article in the NY Times that give Homeowners some good ideas about refinancing. The advice may surprise you.
Mortgages - The Refinancing Dilemma for Homeowners - NYTimes.com
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
I found this article in the NY Times that give Homeowners some good ideas about refinancing. The advice may surprise you.
Mortgages - The Refinancing Dilemma for Homeowners - NYTimes.com
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Monday, December 29, 2008
FHA issues two new mortgagee letters
What is happening today in mortgage lending:
FHA issues two important ant mortgagee letters
Mortgagee Letter 08-40 This changes or in effect for case numbers order on or after Jan 1, 2009. This mortgagee letter discusses Refinance Calculation for calculating loan amount and other Refinance issues.
Mortgagee Letter 08-41 Termination of FHASecure Program.
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
FHA issues two important ant mortgagee letters
Mortgagee Letter 08-40 This changes or in effect for case numbers order on or after Jan 1, 2009. This mortgagee letter discusses Refinance Calculation for calculating loan amount and other Refinance issues.
Mortgagee Letter 08-41 Termination of FHASecure Program.
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Monday, December 22, 2008
Fannie requires new DTI and FICO score for government loans; HUD updates Appraiser requirements
What is happening today in mortgage lending:
Announcement 08-35 December 18, 2008
Amends these Guides: Selling
Credit Score Requirements for Government Loans, Debt-to-
Income Ratio Changes, Community Seconds® Rider, and
Seller/Builder Affiliation Policy
Credit Score for all desk top underwriters will require a 580 FICO score and DTI cannot be more than 45% on government loans. Check out additional information review announcement by clicking on attached link
Revised Eligibility Requirements for FHA Roster Appraisers mortgagee letter 08-39
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Announcement 08-35 December 18, 2008
Amends these Guides: Selling
Credit Score Requirements for Government Loans, Debt-to-
Income Ratio Changes, Community Seconds® Rider, and
Seller/Builder Affiliation Policy
Credit Score for all desk top underwriters will require a 580 FICO score and DTI cannot be more than 45% on government loans. Check out additional information review announcement by clicking on attached link
Revised Eligibility Requirements for FHA Roster Appraisers mortgagee letter 08-39
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Freddie Issues New Bulleting 08-06
What is happening today in mortgage lending:
Freddie Mac Issues Bulletin 80-06
Both selling and Servicing requirements are amended in this Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide (Guide) Bulletin.
With this Bulletin, we are making the following changes to our selling requirements:
■ Updating the Guide to reflect the 2009 maximum original loan amounts for Mortgages eligible for sale to Freddie Mac:
Maintaining base conforming loan limits for 2009 at the current levels
Increasing conforming loan limits for Mortgages secured by properties in certain high-cost areas (super conforming Mortgages) and revising loan-to-value (LTV)/total LTV (TLTV)/Home Equity Line of Credit TLTV (HTLTV) ratio requirements for super conforming Mortgages secured by 1-unit properties located in designated high-cost areas where the maximum loan limit exceeds $625,500
■ Making changes regarding the Uniform Instruments, including updating revision dates for the Arizona Deed of Trust and the District of Columbia Deed of Trust, and updating authorized changes for the Maine Note
■ Making minor changes to our State anti-predatory lending requirements
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Freddie Mac Issues Bulletin 80-06
Both selling and Servicing requirements are amended in this Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide (Guide) Bulletin.
With this Bulletin, we are making the following changes to our selling requirements:
■ Updating the Guide to reflect the 2009 maximum original loan amounts for Mortgages eligible for sale to Freddie Mac:
Maintaining base conforming loan limits for 2009 at the current levels
Increasing conforming loan limits for Mortgages secured by properties in certain high-cost areas (super conforming Mortgages) and revising loan-to-value (LTV)/total LTV (TLTV)/Home Equity Line of Credit TLTV (HTLTV) ratio requirements for super conforming Mortgages secured by 1-unit properties located in designated high-cost areas where the maximum loan limit exceeds $625,500
■ Making changes regarding the Uniform Instruments, including updating revision dates for the Arizona Deed of Trust and the District of Columbia Deed of Trust, and updating authorized changes for the Maine Note
■ Making minor changes to our State anti-predatory lending requirements
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Articles for Mortgage Borrowers to Check Out
What is happening today in mortgage lending:
Here is an article that you may want to show those borrowers that are fence setting waiting for rates to go down.
Will 4.5 Percent Interest Rates Soon Become a Reality?
Have you had a self employed borrower who does not understand why they are having to provide so much more documentation compared to when they got there loan in 2005-2007? You may want to show them this article Mortgages Less Easy to Come By for the Self Employed Borrower
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Here is an article that you may want to show those borrowers that are fence setting waiting for rates to go down.
Will 4.5 Percent Interest Rates Soon Become a Reality?
Have you had a self employed borrower who does not understand why they are having to provide so much more documentation compared to when they got there loan in 2005-2007? You may want to show them this article Mortgages Less Easy to Come By for the Self Employed Borrower
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Monday, December 15, 2008
The Future of Mortgages; The Fed's Two Day meeting
What is happening today in mortgage lending:
The Future of Residential Mortgages (Maybe)
At Fed's 2-Day Meeting, Target Rate Could Be Sliced to Near Zero
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
The Future of Residential Mortgages (Maybe)
At Fed's 2-Day Meeting, Target Rate Could Be Sliced to Near Zero
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Friday, December 12, 2008
Mortgage Rates continue to go lower?
What is happening today in mortgage lending:
We may get to enjoy lower interest rates for more than a couple of hours. Check out these articles.
BlackRock’s Fink Proposes Mortgage Purchases to Obama (Update1)
Fed Intervening To Cut Mortgage Rates
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
We may get to enjoy lower interest rates for more than a couple of hours. Check out these articles.
BlackRock’s Fink Proposes Mortgage Purchases to Obama (Update1)
Fed Intervening To Cut Mortgage Rates
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
What Doc's are needed to Do a IRRRL?
What is happening today in mortgage lending:
With rates being so good don't miss the opportunity to do some FHA streamline loans and VA IRRRL loans. I have already given you a list of what is required for an FHA streamline loan you can also find that list on my blog (under FHA menu). Here is a list of what is required for a VA IRRRL:
Lender Submission Form
Copy of Lock
IRRRL
Final 1003 and addendums ( Matching IRRRL )
Initial 1003 and addendums
Mortgage rating ( 12 months )
CAIVRS ( both borrowers )
Copy of original note
Payment Coupon
Verification of SS number
Certificate of eligibility
Loan number
Payoff ( current )
Title Report
Federal Collection Policy Notice
VA Related Indebtedness ( completed, doesn’t need signature )
Hazard insurance
Mortgage Loan origination agreement
Good Faith
TIL
borrowers Authorization
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com<
With rates being so good don't miss the opportunity to do some FHA streamline loans and VA IRRRL loans. I have already given you a list of what is required for an FHA streamline loan you can also find that list on my blog (under FHA menu). Here is a list of what is required for a VA IRRRL:
Lender Submission Form
Copy of Lock
IRRRL
Final 1003 and addendums ( Matching IRRRL )
Initial 1003 and addendums
Mortgage rating ( 12 months )
CAIVRS ( both borrowers )
Copy of original note
Payment Coupon
Verification of SS number
Certificate of eligibility
Loan number
Payoff ( current )
Title Report
Federal Collection Policy Notice
VA Related Indebtedness ( completed, doesn’t need signature )
Hazard insurance
Mortgage Loan origination agreement
Good Faith
TIL
borrowers Authorization
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com<
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
HUD changed FAQ site; More on RESPA Requirements
What is happening today in mortgage lending: Did you see this from HUD yesterday? (I have updated the QandA on my site)
FHA will begin using a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) service as of December 8, 2008. This change required some modifications to the look and feel of the FAQ site ( http://faq.fha.gov ) as well as the need to use a new primary email address for email inquiries to FHA.
The new primary email address for FHA is now: info@fhaoutreach.com
In addition, clients may also utilize the "Contact FHA" tab on the FAQ site to submit questions directly to FHA.
FHA believes these changes will improve our ability to communicate with our clients and look forward to responding to your needs.
AND
Agencies Participating in HUD’s Housing Counseling Program:
New RESPA Requirements
HUD recently announced new regulatory requirements regarding the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). For the first time ever, HUD will require mortgage lenders and brokers to provide borrowers with an easy-to-read, standard Good Faith Estimate (GFE) that will clearly answer key consumer questions, including loan terms and closing costs. A revised HUD-1 Settlement Statement will allow borrowers to easily compare their final closing costs and loan terms with those listed on the GFE. The changes are estimated to save consumers an average of $700.00 in closing costs and encourage consumers to choose lowest-cost loans.
The new GFE will be three pages long, including an instructional page for consumers, and will correspond with specific sections of the new HUD-1 form for easy comparison. The first page of the GFE will prominently display total estimated settlement charges so the consumer can easily compare loan offers. Among other benefits of these changes, Yield Spread Premiums will be disclosed more effectively and junk costs will be more difficult to hide.
Loan originators will be required to provide borrowers their GFE three days after the loan originator's receipt of all necessary information. HUD will specify the costs that can change from this original GFE, and by how much.
HUD will require the new standardized GFE and HUD-1 beginning January 1, 2010; however, lenders can implement the new forms sooner if they choose. View these forms and the press release, followed by a fact sheet about the new rule, at the link below:
http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr08-175.cfm
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
FHA will begin using a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) service as of December 8, 2008. This change required some modifications to the look and feel of the FAQ site ( http://faq.fha.gov ) as well as the need to use a new primary email address for email inquiries to FHA.
The new primary email address for FHA is now: info@fhaoutreach.com
In addition, clients may also utilize the "Contact FHA" tab on the FAQ site to submit questions directly to FHA.
FHA believes these changes will improve our ability to communicate with our clients and look forward to responding to your needs.
AND
Agencies Participating in HUD’s Housing Counseling Program:
New RESPA Requirements
HUD recently announced new regulatory requirements regarding the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). For the first time ever, HUD will require mortgage lenders and brokers to provide borrowers with an easy-to-read, standard Good Faith Estimate (GFE) that will clearly answer key consumer questions, including loan terms and closing costs. A revised HUD-1 Settlement Statement will allow borrowers to easily compare their final closing costs and loan terms with those listed on the GFE. The changes are estimated to save consumers an average of $700.00 in closing costs and encourage consumers to choose lowest-cost loans.
The new GFE will be three pages long, including an instructional page for consumers, and will correspond with specific sections of the new HUD-1 form for easy comparison. The first page of the GFE will prominently display total estimated settlement charges so the consumer can easily compare loan offers. Among other benefits of these changes, Yield Spread Premiums will be disclosed more effectively and junk costs will be more difficult to hide.
Loan originators will be required to provide borrowers their GFE three days after the loan originator's receipt of all necessary information. HUD will specify the costs that can change from this original GFE, and by how much.
HUD will require the new standardized GFE and HUD-1 beginning January 1, 2010; however, lenders can implement the new forms sooner if they choose. View these forms and the press release, followed by a fact sheet about the new rule, at the link below:
http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr08-175.cfm
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Monday, December 8, 2008
More on Fannie and Freddie; FHA streamline tip
What is happening today in mortgage lending:
Modifying the Mortgage Giants
Tips on FHA Streamline Loans
What is the LTV/CLTV limit on a Streamline Loan? A Streamline loan without an appraisal has no LTV limit. Your max calculation is based on the previous loan amount + new upfront mip (see my link in the FHA menu for Streamline loan without an appraisal worksheet link). A streamline loan with an appraisal at the begging of the year can not exceed the LTV of 100% with MIP. There is not CLTV limit in regards to either a streamline loan with an appraisal and without.
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Modifying the Mortgage Giants
Tips on FHA Streamline Loans
What is the LTV/CLTV limit on a Streamline Loan? A Streamline loan without an appraisal has no LTV limit. Your max calculation is based on the previous loan amount + new upfront mip (see my link in the FHA menu for Streamline loan without an appraisal worksheet link). A streamline loan with an appraisal at the begging of the year can not exceed the LTV of 100% with MIP. There is not CLTV limit in regards to either a streamline loan with an appraisal and without.
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
MIP and FHA Streamline Loans
What is happening today in mortgage lending:
Effective with case numbers issued on or after October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2009:
Upfront MIP Streamline Refinance (all types) 1.50%
(UFMIP) Annual (Monthly) - Based on LTV*
(excluding UPMIP) and loan term
> 15 Year Term
Streamline Refinance (all types) > 95.00 = .55
< 95.00 = .50 > < 15 Year Term 90.00 = .25
< 90.00 = None
* LTV must be computed to two decimals (e.g., 95.65)
• Enter "9999" for credit score in Pronto
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Effective with case numbers issued on or after October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2009:
Upfront MIP Streamline Refinance (all types) 1.50%
(UFMIP) Annual (Monthly) - Based on LTV*
(excluding UPMIP) and loan term
> 15 Year Term
Streamline Refinance (all types) > 95.00 = .55
< 95.00 = .50 > < 15 Year Term 90.00 = .25
< 90.00 = None
* LTV must be computed to two decimals (e.g., 95.65)
• Enter "9999" for credit score in Pronto
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Refinance Tools
What is happening today in mortgage lending:
The current rates will bring a lot of Refinance business: Here are some tools that should help you
FHA
FHA has four worksheets you need when you refinance a loan. Choose between them for your scenario. These links are also on my blog in the FHA Menu on the left hand side of the screen under forms.
No Cash-Out/Non Streamline – Refinance Maximum Mortgage Worksheet #1
Cash-Out/Non Streamline - Refinance Maximum Mortgage Worksheet # 2
Streamline Refinance Without Appraisal - Maximum Mortgage Worksheet # 3
Streamline Refinance With Appraisal - Maximum Mtg. Worksheet #4
VA
VA has a chart that can help you decide which Refinance option is best for your loan.
VA REFINANCE MATRIX
Once you decide if IRRRL is your option are Jumbo you need one of these work sheets
INTEREST RATE REDUCTION REFINANCING LOAN WORKSHEET
I can send you a copy of the Jumbo worksheet
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com/em>>
The current rates will bring a lot of Refinance business: Here are some tools that should help you
FHA
FHA has four worksheets you need when you refinance a loan. Choose between them for your scenario. These links are also on my blog in the FHA Menu on the left hand side of the screen under forms.
No Cash-Out/Non Streamline – Refinance Maximum Mortgage Worksheet #1
Cash-Out/Non Streamline - Refinance Maximum Mortgage Worksheet # 2
Streamline Refinance Without Appraisal - Maximum Mortgage Worksheet # 3
Streamline Refinance With Appraisal - Maximum Mtg. Worksheet #4
VA
VA has a chart that can help you decide which Refinance option is best for your loan.
VA REFINANCE MATRIX
Once you decide if IRRRL is your option are Jumbo you need one of these work sheets
INTEREST RATE REDUCTION REFINANCING LOAN WORKSHEET
I can send you a copy of the Jumbo worksheet
Shirley Nault has been a mortgage professional for over 20 years. Visit her other mortgage web sites go to: www.naultfhatips.blogspot.com or www.dutips.blogspot.com/em>>
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