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GSEs Publish UCD MISMO-Mapping Document to Support CFPB’s Closing Disclosure
March 11, 2014 - Learn more about the Uniform Closing Dataset and next steps for lenders and vendors.Phase II Freddie Mac Proprietary Messages in the UCDP Coming June 2014
February 26, 2014 - As we announced in November 2013, we are implementing the second phase of Freddie Mac's proprietary messages in the UCDP®, as part of our Greater Purchase Certainty initiative and in our continued effort to support collateral quality. The second phase of Freddie Mac's proprietary messages in the UCDP will be implemented in June 2014.Upcoming Loan Prospector Enhancements to Align with Recent Guide Requirement Changes
February 25, 2014 - Loan Prospector® is being updated to align with recent requirement changes related to asset documentation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules on disclosure of appraisals and other valuations under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and resubmissions after the note date.New Self-Service Password Reset Capability for Single-Family Business Applications
February 24, 2014 - This self-service solution will provide increased security and make doing business with us easier.ULDD Phase 2 Tips and Selling System Updates
February 18, 2014 - Access the updated ULDD Addendum and learn about selling system enhancementsChanges to Home Possible Delivery Fees, Form 16SF, and Other Updates Announced in Guide Bulletin 2014-2
February 14, 2014 - Read today's Guide Bulletin to learn about changes to Form 16SF, reimbursement of condo, HOA, PUD assessments and other Selling requirements.February 2014 UCDP Notification and UAD Update
February 11, 2014 - Review the latest UCDP® and UAD updates in the new February 2014 UCDP Release Notification and UAD Update.Arch U.S. MI Acquires CMG from PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. and CMFG Life Insurance Company
January 30, 2014 - CMG, a current Freddie Mac-approved mortgage insurer, was purchased today from PMI Mortgage Insurance Co.Reminder: UCDP January 26 Release
January 13, 2014 - On January 26, 2014, we are implementing the second phase of the conversion of current UAD compliance warning edits to fatal UAD edits in the UCDP®, as outlined in the November 2013 UCDP Release Notification and UAD Update.Selling and Servicing Requirements in Response to CFPB Rules Take Effect This Month
January 03, 2014 - We are reminding Seller/Servicers that our revised selling and servicing requirements announced in response to several of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau final rules become effective this month.Loan Prospector Provides New Feedback Messages
January 02, 2014 - Learn about new Loan Prospector® messages that support CFPB requirements.Loan Prospector Updated to Reflect 2014 Loan Limits
December 06, 2013 - Loan Prospector® was updated to reflect the 2014 loan limits on December 5, 2013.New Mortgage Insurance Master Policy Requirements
December 02, 2013 - FHFA issued a press release today announcing changes to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae mortgage insurance master policy requirements.Addressing Concerns in Response to Implementation of the New CFPB Property Valuation Requirements
November 26, 2013 - We heard your feedback on how our property valuation messaging is impacting your implementation of the new disclosure requirements for property valuation information announced in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) final rule on the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) amendment under Regulation B, and we are addressing your concerns.Freddie Mac Announces 2014 Loan Limits
November 26, 2013 - We are maintaining our 2014 base conforming loan limits at the existing 2013 levels. The loan limits in designated high-cost areas will also remain unchanged with the exception of some counties where the loan limit will increase.Freddie Mac Shares Customer Service Level Standards Results
November 25, 2013 - Today we are posting our first Single-Family Business Customer Service Level Standards report that measures our performance in meeting eight customer service level standards.Seller/Servicer Updates and Reminders Announced Guide Bulletin 2013-23
November 15, 2013 - Review today's Bulletin for details on fraud-related training requirements, HPMLs and HPCTs, a new Quality Control application, and other revisions and reminders that may impact the way you do business with Freddie Mac.Freddie Mac Proprietary Messages in the UCDP Phase II
November 14, 2013 - As part of our Greater Purchase Certainty initiative and in a continued effort to support collateral quality, we will implement the second phase of Freddie Mac’s proprietary messages in the UCDP in the summer of 2014.Freddie Mac Obtains Insurance Coverage to Cover Certain Credit Losses
November 12, 2013 - Today Freddie Mac announced that we have obtained an insurance policy to cover credit losses for a portion of the credit risk associated with Single-Family loans funded in the third quarter of 2012.Take Advantage of Recent Guide User Enhancements and Other Available Single-Family Resources
November 06, 2013 - Guide Enhancements and other available resources are available to make it easier to do business with Freddie Mac.
Reminder & Notices
Loan Prospector Maintenance Notification
Loan Prospector® will be unavailable beginning at 10:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, March 15 to 11:00 a.m. EST on Sunday, March 16, for routine system maintenance. The system will resume normal hours at 5:30 a.m. on Monday 17.
Freddie Mac's Schedule for Systems and Customer Support
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