Learning Center Updates
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Mortgage Products
| Date | Change  Workshop  Web Event |
|---|---|
| 05/15/13 | Freddie Mac Condominium Unit Mortgages This reference has been updated to reflect the announcement in the May 15, 2013 Freddie Mac Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide Bulletin 2013-8 that allows super conforming Condominium Unit Mortgages to be eligible for streamlined reviews. |
| 04/24/13 | Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgages - Same Servicer Eligibility Requirements (For Mortgages with Application Received Dates prior to November 19, 2012) This reference has been updated to reflect the extension of the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) by two years to December 31, 2015. The program was set to expire for mortgages with Application Received Dates on or before December 31, 2013. |
| 04/24/13 | Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgages - Open Access Eligibility Requirements This reference has been updated to reflect the extension of the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) by two years to December 31, 2015. The program was set to expire for mortgages with Application Received Dates on or before December 31, 2013. |
| 04/24/13 | Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgages - Same Servicer Eligibility Requirements (For Mortgages with Application Received Dates on or after November 19, 2012) This reference has been updated to reflect the extension of the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) by two years to December 31, 2015. The program was set to expire for mortgages with Application Received Dates on or before December 31, 2013. |
Selling & Delivery
| Date | Change Workshop Web Event |
|---|---|
| 06/18/13 | Freddie Mac Settlement Date Calendar (4th Qtr 2013: Oct-Dec) You can use this calendar for the fourth quarter of 2013 to schedule your loan delivery settlements and verify your Daily ACH draft dates. |
| 06/18/13 | Freddie Mac Settlement Date Calendar (3rd Qtr 2013: Jul-Sep) You can use this calendar for the third quarter of 2013 to schedule your loan delivery settlements and verify your Daily ACH draft dates. |
| 05/17/13 | Investor Feature Identifiers This new job aid will assist you in identifying any IFIs needed to successfully deliver your loans to Freddie Mac. |
| 04/19/13 | Selling Mortgages to Freddie Mac for Cash User Guide This user guide has been updated to reflect the addition of the UCDP dataset now available in the Export function. |
| 04/19/13 | Selling Mortgages to Freddie Mac Guarantor and MultiLender Swap User Guide This user guide has been updated to reflect the addition of the UCDP dataset now available in the Export function. |
| 04/19/13 | Appraisal Data Integration from UCDP to the Selling System This job aid has been updated to reflect the Appraisal Data Integration Phase II in the selling system. |
| 04/19/13 | Export Your Loan Data This job aid has been updated to support the new UCDP Appraisal Data Details dataset used for exporting. |
Servicing
| Date | Change Workshop Web Event |
|---|---|
| 06/12/13 | Electronic Default Reporting (EDR) Quick Reference Guide This publication has been updated to include how to report Streamlined Modifications via EDR. |
| 06/12/13 | Servicer Success Scorecard: Default Management Criteria Tutorial [36 min] This tutorial, available 24/7, details the default management criteria for the Servicer Success Scorecard per the October 3, 2012 Guide Bulletin, under the direction of the FHFA to develop a consistent framework for measuring Servicer performance. |
| 06/10/13 | Borrower Contributions for Standard Short Sales and Standard Deeds-in-Lieu of Foreclosure This reference guide has been updated to include instructions for requesting borrower contributions for Freddie Mac Standard Deeds-in-Lieu of Foreclosure. |
| 06/04/13 | Freddie Mac Investor Reporting Campus [2 day] This workshop provides an introduction to Freddie Mac's investor reporting and remitting requirements, loan-level transactions, and an overview of the Service Loans Application. |
| 05/28/13 | Effective Foreclosure Time Line Management Reference Guide This reference guide has been revised to include the solicitation requirements for Freddie Mac Streamlined Modifications. |
| 05/24/13 | Freddie Mac Standard and Streamlined Modification Reference Guide This reference guide has been updated to reflect requirements announced in Bulletin 2013-7. |
| 05/23/13 | Servicing Alignment Initiative: Alternatives to Foreclosure Pull-Through Rate Tutorial [35 min] In this tutorial, available 24/7, we've updated the monthly loan population collected to include loans that are greater than 60 days delinquent in which to measure pull-through performance. |
| 05/20/13 | Servicer Success Scorecard: Investor Reporting Criteria Tutorial [18 min] This tutorial, available 24/7, details the investor reporting criteria for the Servicer Success Scorecard as announced in the October 3, 2012 Guide Bulletin. |
| 05/14/13 | Expense Reimbursement Desk Reference This desk reference has been updated to reflect the reimbursement requirements revisions announced in Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide Bulletin 2013-6. |
| 05/07/13 | Freddie Mac Servicing Success Program Reference Guide This reference guide has been updated to include information on how to access your Executive Summary Report (ESR), and also reflects the increased time frame for our receipt of requested file review documentation. |
| 05/03/13 | Freddie Mac Standard Short Sale Overview Tutorial [92 min] This tutorial, available 24/7, provides information on eligibility and documentation requirements for the Freddie Mac Standard Short Sale, how to evaluate for borrower contribution and relocation assistance, closing requirements, and more. |
| 04/22/13 | Foreclosure Sale Bidding Instructions Reference Guide This new reference guide outlines Freddie Mac's revised requirements for preparing foreclosure sale bidding instructions, as announced in Bulletin 2013-6. |
| 04/18/13 | Freddie Mac Standard Modification and Streamlined Modification Settlement Checklist This checklist has been updated to include additional guidance for Super ARCs, and to include the Freddie Mac Streamlined Modification. |
| 04/18/13 | Freddie Mac Standard Short Sale Settlement Checklist This new settlement checklist outlines the documentation you must send to us after you receive the settlement proceeds for a Freddie Mac Standard Short Sale. |
| 04/18/13 | Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure Settlement Checklist The Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure Settlement Checklist has been updated with revised e-mail and mailing instructions for settlement documentation. |
| 04/18/13 | HAFA Short Sale Settlement Checklist This checklist has been updated with revised e-mail and mailing instructions for settlement documentation. |
| 04/18/13 | HAFA Deed-in-Lieu Settlement Checklist This checklist has been updated with revised e-mail and mailing instructions for settlement documentation. |
| 04/18/13 | Home Affordable Modification Program Settlement Checklist The HAMP Settlement Checklist has been updated to include guidance for Super ARCs. |
| 04/16/13 | At-A-Glance: Freddie Mac Modification Comparison This new job aid is a high-level, side-by-side comparison of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), Freddie Mac Standard Modification, and Freddie Mac Streamlined Modification. |
| 04/11/13 | Managing Foreclosures Overview [2 hrs] This webinar will help you manage Freddie Mac's loans in the foreclosure process once the Designated Counsel Program is phased out, effective June 1, 2013. |
| 04/01/13 | Exhibit 83: Freddie Mac State Foreclosure Time Lines This exhibit has been updated to reflect state foreclosure time line changes for several states, effective for all foreclosure sales completed on or after April 1, 2013. |
| 03/27/13 | Bulletin 2013-5: Freddie Mac Streamlined Modification Program [2 hrs] This interactive webinar introduces Freddie Mac's new Streamlined Modification program announced in Single-family Seller/Servicer Guide Bulletin 2013-5 on March 27, 2013. |
| 03/22/13 | Servicing Alignment Initiative: Freddie Mac Standard Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure Tutorial [Recorded webinar - 86 min] Collectors, Customer Service reps and Loss Mitigation staff will learn eligibility & documentation requirements, how to evaluate for borrower contribution & relocation assistance, as well as closing requirements in this tutorial that's available 24/7. |
Underwriting
| Date | Change Workshop Web Event |
|---|---|
| 06/18/13 | What's New with the Uniform Collateral Data Portal [90 min] This new webinar will focus on the recent changes to certain UAD Compliance warning edits to fatal UAD edits, and cover the new proprietary valuation messages provided under the new Freddie Mac Findings tab in the UCDP. |
| 05/15/13 | Freddie Mac Condominium Unit Mortgages This reference has been updated to reflect the announcement in the May 15, 2013 Freddie Mac Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide Bulletin 2013-8 that allows super conforming Condominium Unit Mortgages to be eligible for streamlined reviews. |
| 05/15/13 | Understanding the Home Value Explorer (HVE) Messages Returned with Loan Prospector's Results This reference has been updated to reflect enhancements from Loan Prospector's May 12, 2013 release. |
| 04/24/13 | Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgages - Same Servicer Eligibility Requirements (For Mortgages with Application Received Dates prior to November 19, 2012) This reference has been updated to reflect the extension of the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) by two years to December 31, 2015. The program was set to expire for mortgages with Application Received Dates on or before December 31, 2013. |
| 04/24/13 | Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgages - Open Access Eligibility Requirements This reference has been updated to reflect the extension of the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) by two years to December 31, 2015. The program was set to expire for mortgages with Application Received Dates on or before December 31, 2013. |
| 04/24/13 | Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgages - Same Servicer Eligibility Requirements (For Mortgages with Application Received Dates on or after November 19, 2012) This reference has been updated to reflect the extension of the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) by two years to December 31, 2015. The program was set to expire for mortgages with Application Received Dates on or before December 31, 2013. |