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Automated Collateral Evaluation Expanding to Purchase Transactions
August 18, 2017 - On Sept 1, 2017, our automated collateral evaluation (ACE), an innovative automated alternative to traditional appraisals, will be expanded to include purchase transactions for certain Loan Product Advisor® mortgages.Updates to Freddie Mac's New High LTV Refinance Offering
August 17, 2017 - FHFA announces updates to our new high LTV refinance offering and the extension of HARP.New Loan Product Advisor® Message Updates
August 11, 2017 - We updated Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor® feedback messages on August 9, 2017.Revised Rental Income Requirements and Other Updates
August 09, 2017 - We are making changes to our rental income qualification requirements and guidance as announced in Guide Bulletin 2017-12.New Loan Collateral Advisor® Welcome Page and UCDP® Feedback Messages
August 03, 2017 - We're improving the Loan Collateral Advisor® welcome page by adding graphics that deliver information in a more user-friendly way. We're also updating the proprietary feedback messages you see in the tool and the UCDP®.Guide Updates: UCD and Selling Changes that Offer New Opportunities
July 12, 2017 - We are updating the Guide to add the Uniform Closing Dataset requirements. Additionally, Guide Bulletin 2017-10 announces updates to our selling requirements that support new opportunities to expand your business and improve operational efficiencies.Important Update: UCD Closing Disclosure (PDF) Relief
July 03, 2017 - There is a six-month relief from embedding the Closing Disclosure (PDF) within the UCD XML file.Important Information about Credit Reporting of Tax Liens and Civil Judgments
June 27, 2017 - Beginning July 1, the National Consumer Assistance Plan, established by the nation’s three leading credit reporting agencies, will require reporting changes for medical collections and certain other debts.Comments on Freddie Mac's Draft Duty to Serve Plan Due by July 10
June 22, 2017 - Freddie Mac's draft Duty to Serve Underserved Markets plan was published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on May 8, 2017 -- and your feedback is strongly encouraged.Enhancements Make it Easier to Share Guide Content and Find Recent Updates
June 22, 2017 - If you use the AllRegs® link on FreddieMac.com to access the Guide, new functionality is now available which allows you to quickly share Guide content and review recent updates to our requirements.We're Making Loan Advisor Suite® Better
June 15, 2017 - We're adding a new tool to Freddie Mac Loan Advisor Suite®, and making the existing tools even more powerful with several new enhancements.Home Possible Eligibility Updated Nationwide
June 13, 2017 - This morning, Loan Product Advisor® was updated to reflect the 2017 area median income (AMI) levels. The AMIs determine the income eligibility standards for our Freddie Mac Home Possible® low down payment mortgages.System Maintenance Downtime for Loan Advisor Suite Tools Begins June 23
June 12, 2017 - The Freddie Mac Loan Advisor Suite® tools and capabilities will be unavailable during the following times for routine system maintenance.We're Speeding Up the Time it Takes to Get to Closing
June 08, 2017 - On June 19, our automated collateral evaluation – an option to receive an appraisal waiver for certain Loan Product Advisor® mortgages – will be available.New Automated Collateral Evaluation and Other Updates Announced in Guide Bulletin 2017-8
May 31, 2017 - Today's Guide Bulletin 2017-8 introduces our new automated collateral evaluation and other updates.Coming Soon: Increased Security for Loan Advisor Suite® Portal Users
May 24, 2017 - On June 25, 2017, we’ll deploy the new Freddie Mac Single-Family password reset capability in the Loan Advisor Suite® portal.4 Smart Ways to Help Combat Mortgage Fraud Scams Targeting Seniors
May 23, 2017 - We're committed to educating our customers and the public about what to watch for and how to combat mortgage fraud targeting seniors. Review the four actions that Freddie Mac recommends our Seller/Servicers follow to mitigate this type of fraud.Guide Bulletin 2017-7 Announces Expanded Collateral Representation and Warranty Relief and Other Updates
May 17, 2017 - With Guide Bulletin 2017-7, we're expanding the mortgages eligible for collateral representation and warranty relief. This means you can receive greater certainty for more of the loans you originate. We're also announcing other Guide updates that may be important for your business.Loan Product Advisor® No Credit Score Capability Arrives May 14
May 10, 2017 - We are automating the process of underwriting mortgages for borrowers without a credit score – allowing you to expand homeownership opportunities to more qualified borrowers and to grow your business.Duty to Serve: Taking a Leadership Role in Solving America's Most Persistent Housing Problems
May 08, 2017 - Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published Freddie Mac's draft Duty to Serve Underserved Markets plan.
Reminder & Notices
Freddie Mac Updates Fraud Mitigation Best Practices
The Freddie Mac Financial Fraud Investigation Unit (FFIU) has updated and posted online its comprehensive Single-Family mortgage fraud mitigation best practices document.
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