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FHFA Allows for Processing Flexibilities for GSE Customers

Mar 31, 2020
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced several loan processing flexibilities from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac designed to help their customers, including:
 
►Allowing desktop appraisals on new construction loans;
►Allowing flexibility on demonstrating construction has been completed (alternative to the Completion Report);
►Allowing flexibility for borrowers to provide documentation (rather than requiring an inspection) to allow renovation disbursements (draws); and
►Expanding the use of power of attorney and remote online notarizations.
 
“These loan processing flexibilities will expedite loan closings and help keep homebuyers, sellers and appraisers safe during this national emergency," said FHFA Director Mark Calabria.

 
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