
VA Clarifies Funding Fee Determination for Purchase Money and Construction Loans
VA issued Circular 26-21-26 to clarify the funding fee determination for borrowers purchasing or constructing a home with a 5% or 10% down payment. Per

VA issued Circular 26-21-26 to clarify the funding fee determination for borrowers purchasing or constructing a home with a 5% or 10% down payment. Per

Fannie Mae issued Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2021-11 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Selling Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae: modified the definition of principal

Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2021-38 (Bulletin) establishing temporary review requirements for certain condominium and cooperative share projects. Per the Bulletin, Freddie Mac established temporary project

The CFPB issued the 2021 LIBOR Transition rule (Rule) amending the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) to address the sunset of LIBOR (which is expected

Fannie Mae issued Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2021-08 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Servicing Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae consolidated property insurance requirements applicable

Freddie Mac issued Guide Bulletin 2021-36 (Bulletin) announcing revisions to the Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide. Per the Bulletin, Freddie Mac: Addressed the use of cryptocurrency in

FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2021-28 to announce the forward mortgage loan limits for 2022. The 2022 “floor” and “ceiling” loan limits for a one-unit property

FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2021-29 to announce the home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) limits for 2022. The maximum claim amount for FHA-insured HECMs in 2022

Fannie Mae issued Lender Letter LL-2021-16 and Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2021-36 (Bulletin) increasing the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae

FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2021-27, updating and clarifying appraisal requirements regarding compliance with Fair Housing laws. Per the Mortgagee Letter FHA: updated Section I.B.1.d.i (Appraisers
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