Representations
Requirements
When you DeliverDeliverSubmission of all correct, accurate, and certifiable documents, data, and information with all applicable documents properly completed, executed, and recorded as needed, and any deficiencies resolved to Fannie Mae’s satisfaction. a Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. to Fannie Mae you represent that:
- At all times during the origination and underwriting of the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. , you were authorized to transact business in the Property'sProperty'sMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). jurisdiction. If you were not authorized, then none of your activities related to the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. requires authorization to transact business in the Property'sProperty'sMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). jurisdiction.
- If the laws of the Property'sProperty'sMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). jurisdiction do not require you to be authorized to do business, then this lack of authorization will not adversely affect the mortgagee’s ability to enforce the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. .
- You are the sole owner and holder of the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. and have full right and authority to sell the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. to Fannie Mae.
- Your right to sell the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. to Fannie Mae is not subject to any other party’s interest or LienLienLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. , or to any agreement with any other party.
- You complied with all applicable federal or state laws, regulations, or other requirements regarding
- fair lending,
- fair housing,
- consumer credit,
- equal credit opportunity,
- truth-in-lending, and
- the prohibition of redlining and other forms of discrimination.
- Unless modified by Fannie Mae’s Pre-ReviewPre-ReviewRequirement that you obtain Fannie Mae’s approval before you Rate Lock a Mortgage Loan.
approval, the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by
the Loan Documents, or
a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement.
meets
- the requirements of the GuideGuideMultifamily Selling and Servicing Guide controlling all Lender and Servicer requirements unless a Lender Contract specifies otherwise. ,
- the Form 4660, and
- all applicable requirements of your Lender ContractLender ContractProgram Documents per the Multifamily Selling and Servicing Agreement. .
- No PersonPersonLegal person, including an
individual,
estate,
trust,
corporation,
partnership,
limited liability company,
financial institution,
joint venture,
association, or
other organization or entity (whether governmental or private).
on the Restricted Vendor List performed any service for, or was involved in any way with, the Mortgage Loan'sMortgage Loan'sMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by
the Loan Documents, or
a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement.
- underwriting, or
- DeliveryDeliverySubmission of all correct, accurate, and certifiable documents, data, and information with all applicable documents properly completed, executed, and recorded as needed, and any deficiencies resolved to Fannie Mae’s satisfaction. .
- The Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. either meets or is exempt from any usury laws or regulations.
- The Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. you deliver to Fannie Mae are the appropriate and correct forms for the particular transaction under the GuideGuideMultifamily Selling and Servicing Guide controlling all Lender and Servicer requirements unless a Lender Contract specifies otherwise. and contain the same provisions as those provided to you by Fannie Mae (except for completion of blanks, deletion of bracketed information which is not applicable, and other changes approved by Fannie Mae).
- The BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. is not in default under any of the terms of the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. and would not be in default under any of the terms of the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. with the passage of time, the giving of notice, or both.
- The terms and conditions of the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by
the Loan Documents, or
a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement.
(as reflected in the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan.
) have not been amended, modified, or supplemented by
- any other agreement or understanding of the parties, or
- waiver of any of the material provisions of those Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. .
- All documents that evidence, secure, or otherwise relate to the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. have been delivered to Fannie Mae. If you are not the actual party assigning the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. to Fannie Mae because of the financing structure (e.g., a variable rate bond transaction), you make this representation only to the best of your knowledge.
- The Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by
the Loan Documents, or
a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement.
has not been satisfied, cancelled, released, or subordinated, and Fannie Mae has approved in writing any material modification to the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by
the Loan Documents, or
a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement.
occurring after the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower.
, including any change in the:
- Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. amount, Gross Note RateGross Note RateInterest rate stated in the Loan Documents. , Maturity DateMaturity DateDate all Mortgage Loan amounts become fully due and payable per the Loan Documents. , amortization period, or timing of payments;
- CollateralCollateralProperty, Personal Property, or other property securing a Mortgage Loan. or LienLienLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. priority;
- reserve types required per the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. or their release provisions;
- Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. recourse provisions, including the addition of new non-recourse carveouts;
- Borrower'sBorrower'sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. organization type; or
- PersonsPersonsLegal person, including an individual, estate, trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, financial institution, joint venture, association, or other organization or entity (whether governmental or private). personally liable for the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. , including any Payment GuarantyPayment GuarantyGuaranty executed by a Key Principal on Form 4502 series or Form 6020 series, or approved by Fannie Mae. or additional credit enhancement.
- The LienLienLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. on the CollateralCollateralProperty, Personal Property, or other property securing a Mortgage Loan. identified in the Transaction Approval Memo is valid.
- The BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. has properly signed the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. ; they are valid and enforceable obligations of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , subject to bankruptcy, reorganization, or insolvency laws, or other general principles of equity.
- To the best of your knowledge, as of the DeliveryDeliverySubmission of all correct, accurate, and certifiable documents, data, and information with all applicable documents properly completed, executed, and recorded as needed, and any deficiencies resolved to Fannie Mae’s satisfaction.
of the Mortgage Loan:
- the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). does not have any subordinate loans that have not been pre-approved by Fannie Mae;
- the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). has not been damaged by any Catastrophic EventCatastrophic EventNatural or man-made hazard resulting in an event of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life, or drastic change to the natural environment, such as earthquake, flood, terrorist attack, or windstorm. ;
- the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the
fee simple or Leasehold interest,
Improvements, and
personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code).
has not been condemned or been a part of any proceeding that would impair
- the value of the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. ,
- the value of the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). , or
- the usefulness of the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). for the contemplated purpose; and
- there are no proceedings – pending or contemplated – to partially or totally condemn the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). .
- To the best of your knowledge:
- the credit reports and financial statements relating to the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. (s) (and to any other person or entity required by the GuideGuideMultifamily Selling and Servicing Guide controlling all Lender and Servicer requirements unless a Lender Contract specifies otherwise. ) correctly reflect the financial condition of these person(s) without material exception; and
- as of the DeliveryDeliverySubmission of all correct, accurate, and certifiable documents, data, and information with all applicable documents properly completed, executed, and recorded as needed, and any deficiencies resolved to Fannie Mae’s satisfaction.
of the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by
the Loan Documents, or
a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement.
, none of the following is the subject of an existing or contemplated bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, or comparable proceeding
- any BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ,
- any general partner of a BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ,
- any Key PrincipalKey PrincipalPerson who controls and/or manages the Borrower or the Property, is critical to the successful operation and management of the Borrower and the Property, and/or may be required to provide a Guaranty. ,
- any GuarantorGuarantorKey Principal or other Person executing a Payment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or any other Mortgage Loan guaranty. , or
- any other party whose bankruptcy could negatively impact one of these parties.
- If the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by
the Loan Documents, or
a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement.
is insured or guaranteed by any PersonPersonLegal person, including an
individual,
estate,
trust,
corporation,
partnership,
limited liability company,
financial institution,
joint venture,
association, or
other organization or entity (whether governmental or private).
, including any governmental authority
- you have ensured that insurance or GuarantyGuarantyPayment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or other guaranty by a Guarantor for the Mortgage Loan. is in effect, and
- you have complied with all applicable provisions of the insurance or GuarantyGuarantyPayment Guaranty, Non-Recourse Guaranty, or other guaranty by a Guarantor for the Mortgage Loan. that covers the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. .
- The PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). is free of all mechanics’, materialmen’s, or similar LiensLiensLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. , and there are no rights outstanding that could cause such liens. (The only exceptions are mechanics’ or materialmen’s LiensLiensLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. which attach automatically under the laws of any governmental authority when work is started or materials are delivered to the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). and the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. is not delinquent in the payment for this work or materials).
- You have not made or knowingly received from others, any advance of funds (directly or indirectly) on behalf of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note.
connected with the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by
the Loan Documents, or
a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement.
transaction, except for funds permitted in the GuideGuideMultifamily Selling and Servicing Guide controlling all Lender and Servicer requirements unless a Lender Contract specifies otherwise.
or related to interest paid from the earliest of the:
- date of the NoteNoteInstrument evidencing a Mortgage Loan obligation, including Form 6010 series, any other Fannie Mae-approved note, and all applicable addenda, schedules, and exhibits. ;
- date the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. proceeds were disbursed to the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ; or
- date 1 month before the first installment of P&IP&IPrincipal and interest on the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. is due.
- To the best of your knowledge, based solely on the survey and the title insurance policy connected with the origination of the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by
the Loan Documents, or
a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement.
(except for encroachments that do not materially and adversely affect the current marketability or principal use of the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the
fee simple or Leasehold interest,
Improvements, and
personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code).
, or that are insured against by the title insurance policy):
- all material improvements used to determine the appraised value of the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). when the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. was originated are within the boundaries of the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). ;
- no material improvements on adjoining parcels encroach onto the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). ; and
- no material improvements encroach onto any easements.
- To the best of your knowledge, nothing involving the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by
the Loan Documents, or
a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement.
, the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the
fee simple or Leasehold interest,
Improvements, and
personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code).
, or the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note.
can reasonably be expected to:
- cause private institutional investors to regard the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. as an unacceptable investment;
- cause the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. to become delinquent; or
- adversely affect the Mortgage Loan'sMortgage Loan'sMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. value or marketability.
- If the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. provides that the interest rate or principal balance may be adjusted, Fannie Mae may enforce the terms of the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. , and these adjustments will not affect the priority of the LienLienLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. .
- All Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by
the Loan Documents, or
a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement.
proceeds were funded on the Mortgage Loan Origination DateMortgage Loan Origination DateDate you fund a Mortgage Loan to the Borrower.
- directly to or for the benefit of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , or
- to fund reserves or escrows per the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. .
- All electronic data you submit is accurate and complete.
- If Fannie Mae’s interest in the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. is a Participation InterestParticipation InterestUndivided interest in a Mortgage Loan per the participation certificate for a specified percentage of principal (and proportionate rights and benefits of the Participation Interest seller in any Mortgage Loan collateral or guaranty), and a specified yield. , all of the information and statements in any participation certificate that you deliver are complete, correct, and true.
Guidance
Redlining is illegal and occurs when a lender provides unequal access to credit, or offers unequal credit terms, because of the race, color, national origin, or other prohibited characteristics of the residents of the area in which the mortgaged property is located.
You may consider locational factors when appraising and underwriting if your risk analysis applies Fannie Mae's guidelines in a consistent, equitable, and legal manner.