FNMA releases 8.0 over the weekend

As a reminder, Fannie Mae will implement the Desktop Underwriter® (DU® ) Version 8.0 April Update the weekend of April 17, 2010. This release will include enhancements to DU Refi Plus™, support of new verifications requirements that are part of the Loan Quality Initiative, and implementation of the HFA Affordable Advantage™ community lending product in DU.

Highlights
• DU Refi Plus™ Enhancements: Updates that relate to borrower eligibility and verification requirements, and that provide added information.
• Updates to Social Security Number and Occupancy Verification Requirements: Some DU Potential Red Flag Messages will change to Verification messages that must be fulfilled before delivering the loan.
• Implementation of HFA Affordable Advantage: DU will now be able to underwrite this community lending product, and will issue a message on all HFA Affordable Advantage loan casefiles reminding lenders that they must have approval to deliver the loans to Fannie Mae. Note: Lenders should contact their state Housing Finance Agency to determine if they are offering HFA Affordable Advantage and to learn more about the product; mortgage brokers should contact their DO sponsoring wholesale lender.
• Miscellaneous Updates and Modified Messages
The Desktop Originator® (DO®)/DU Version 8.0 April Update Release Notes were issued in February 2010. For details, please refer to the DU Release Notes page or DO Release Notes page on eFannieMae.com.

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