Fannie Mae issued Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2016-03 (Announcement). This Announcement: introduces the HomeStyle Energy mortgage loan (enabling the borrower to finance energy-efficient upgrades when purchasing or refinancing a home); simplifies policies for borrowers with multiple financed properties; eliminates the special lender approval requirement with respect to Texas Section 50(a)(6) mortgage loans; removes the restriction prohibiting a power of attorney in connection with a Texas Section 50(a)(6) mortgage loan; updates co-op share loan policies; clarifies flood insurance coverage requirements; and announces several miscellaneous Selling Guide updates.
FHA
FHA Revises and Streamlines Policy Established in Mortgagee Letters 2024-24 and 2025-12
FHA issued Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2025-14 revising and streamlining policy established in ML 2024-24 (Modernization of Engagement with Borrowers in Default) and providing clarifications to
June 4, 2025
