Learning Center Updates
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Mortgage Products
| Date | Change  Workshop  Web Event |
|---|---|
| 09/25/13 | Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgages - Open Access Eligibility Requirements This reference reflects updated mortgage eligibility requirements announced in Bulletin 2013-18 for Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgages. |
| 09/25/13 | Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgages - Same Servicer Eligibility Requirements This reference reflects updated mortgage eligibility requirements announced in Bulletin 2013-18 for Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgages. |
| 09/13/13 | Introduction to AllRegs: For Use with the Freddie Mac Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide Use this new job aid to assist you when navigating the Freddie Mac Single Family Seller/Servicer Guide on AllRegs. |
| 08/21/13 | Home Possible: At a Glance This reference reflects updated mortgage eligibility requirements announced in Bulletin 2013-16 in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) final rule implementing the ability to repay (ATR) provisions under the Truth-in-Lending Act. |
Selling & Delivery
| Date | Change Workshop Web Event |
|---|---|
| 09/30/13 | Selling System Updates, 3rd Quarter 2013 Tutorial [10 min] This tutorial will help you understand the recent updates made to the selling system. It also highlights upcoming enhancements for data delivery requirements, tips and best practices. |
| 09/27/13 | Overview of the New Framework: Selling Representations and Warranties Use this job aid to get a quick overview of the recent Representation and Warranty framework initially announced on September 11, 2012. Also review which mortgages are eligible, and view a one-page graphical summary of acceptable payment history. |
| 09/13/13 | Introduction to AllRegs: For Use with the Freddie Mac Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide Use this new job aid to assist you when navigating the Freddie Mac Single Family Seller/Servicer Guide on AllRegs. |
| 09/12/13 | Post Fund DCR ULDD Form for loans funded on or after April 23, 2012 Freddie Mac has updated the name of this post-fund data correction form. You must use the latest online form for all post-fund data correction requests. |
| 08/20/13 | 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. |
| 08/09/13 | Integrating Loan Quality Advisor (LQA) into Your Business Processes [90 min] If you are responsible for your organization's implementation and integration of LQA -- our web-based risk and eligibility assessment tool -- then this process-driven interactive webinar is designed for you. |
| 08/02/13 | ULDD: Data Delivery Tips for Bedroom Count and Property Dwelling Unit Eligible Rent Amount Use this job aid to assist you in making the correct selections and to avoid data entry, data delivery, fee and billing errors for the Bedroom Count and Property Dwelling Unit Eligible Rent Amount data points. |
Servicing
| Date | Change Workshop Web Event |
|---|---|
| 10/02/13 | Introduction to Service Loans Tutorial [35 min] This tutorial, available 24/7, has been updated to reflect additional reports, previously available in IAM, and recent updates to the Obtain Valuation functionality in Service Loans. |
| 09/30/13 | Servicing Mortgages Impacted by a Disaster Tutorial [59 min] This tutorial, available 24/7, provides guidance and an understanding of Guide Chapter 68 requirements for assisting borrowers whose mortgaged premises or places of employment are located in an Eligible Disaster Area. |
| 09/27/13 | Managing Distressed Properties The mailing address referenced in the Managing Distressed Properties publication has been revised. |
| 09/18/13 | Service Loans User Guide Updates to this guide include the addition of Investor Account Manager reports to Service Loans. Most changes appear in Chapter 8 and Appendix A, plus recent updates to Obtain Valuation, including multiple Servicer Number searches, are in Chapter 10. |
| 09/18/13 | Expense Reimbursement Desk Reference This desk reference has been updated to reflect the reimbursement requirements revisions announced in Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide Bulletin 2013-15. |
| 09/16/13 | At-A-Glance: Freddie Mac Modification Comparison This new job aid has been updated to reflect the changes announced in the September 16, 2013 Freddie Mac Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide Bulletin 2013-17. |
| 09/16/13 | Exhibit 83: Freddie Mac State Foreclosure Time Lines This exhibit has been updated to reflect increased state foreclosure time lines by 30 days in Nevada, New Mexico and Washington, effective for all foreclosure sales completed on or after September 1, 2013. |
| 09/13/13 | Introduction to AllRegs: For Use with the Freddie Mac Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide Use this new job aid to assist you when navigating the Freddie Mac Single Family Seller/Servicer Guide on AllRegs. |
| 09/12/13 | Foreclosure Sale Bidding Instructions Reference Guide A minor change was made to this reference guide to reflect that for purposes of foreclosure bidding, the BPO is defined as the "as-is" probable sale price of the property with a 90-120 day marketing time frame. |
| 09/12/13 | Freddie Mac Servicing Success Program Reference Guide Chapter 4 in this reference guide has been updated to reflect that all loans in Trial Period Plans are not included in the 90+ to Worse criterion. |
| 09/10/13 | Managing Property Inspections This quick reference has been updated to include property inspection requirements regarding Freddie Mac Standard Deeds-in-Lieu of Foreclosure and revised requirements for abandoned properties. |
| 08/20/13 | Understanding Custodial Accounts User Guide Chapter 1 in the Understanding Custodial Accounts reference manual has been updated to remind Servicers that custodial accounts and the funds held in them must be free and clear of any and all liens or claims of others, including security agreements. |
| 08/19/13 | Freddie Mac Standard and Streamlined Modification Reference Guide This reference guide has been updated to reflect requirements announced in Bulletin 2013-7 that are now effective. |
| 08/15/13 | Freddie Mac Bulletin 2013-15 Overview [2 hrs] This webinar highlights updates to our servicing requirements including information for borrowers impacted by eligible disasters, new Disaster Relief Modification, provisions to expedite foreclosures, military relief and HOA/condo assessments. |
| 08/09/13 | Workout Prospector Users' Guide The Workout Prospector users' guide has been updated to include instructions on how enter and transmit data for court mandated modifications. |
Underwriting
| Date | Change Workshop Web Event |
|---|---|
| 10/02/13 | Loan Prospector Documentation Matrix (Effective for Mortgages with Settlement Dates on or after March 1, 2014) This reference update reflects the announcement in Bulletin 2013-11 regarding changes to our asset documentation requirements, including the requirements for verification of large deposits. |
| 09/27/13 | Overview of the New Framework: Selling Representations and Warranties Use this job aid to get a quick overview of the recent Representation and Warranty framework initially announced on September 11, 2012. Also review which mortgages are eligible, and view a one-page graphical summary of acceptable payment history. |
| 09/25/13 | Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgages - Open Access Eligibility Requirements This reference reflects updated mortgage eligibility requirements announced in Bulletin 2013-18 for Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgages. |
| 09/25/13 | Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgages - Same Servicer Eligibility Requirements This reference reflects updated mortgage eligibility requirements announced in Bulletin 2013-18 for Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgages. |
| 09/19/13 | What's New with Loan Prospector - October Enhancements [1 hr] Attend this webinar for a guided tour of our October 27, 2013 Loan Prospector update, including more loan-specific details and customized messages in the income type documentation feedback. |
| 09/13/13 | Introduction to AllRegs: For Use with the Freddie Mac Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide Use this new job aid to assist you when navigating the Freddie Mac Single Family Seller/Servicer Guide on AllRegs. |
| 09/12/13 | Anti-predatory Lending Requirements This reference reflects updated mortgage eligibility requirements announced in Bulletin 2013-16 in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) final rule implementing the ability to repay (ATR) provisions under the Truth-in-Lending Act. |
| 08/21/13 | Mortgage Insurance Coverage Options Matrix This reference reflects updated mortgage eligibility requirements announced in Bulletin 2013-16 in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) final rule implementing the ability to repay (ATR) provisions under the Truth-in-Lending Act. |
| 08/21/13 | Loan Prospector Functionality Guide This guide reflects updated mortgage eligibility requirements announced in Bulletin 2013-16 in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) final rule implementing the ability to repay (ATR) provisions under the Truth-in-Lending Act. |
| 08/09/13 | Integrating Loan Quality Advisor (LQA) into Your Business Processes [90 min] If you are responsible for your organization's implementation and integration of LQA -- our web-based risk and eligibility assessment tool -- then this process-driven interactive webinar is designed for you. |