Interest Rate Cap Contract Documentation and Delivery
Requirements
For credit enhancements using:
- an MBS MBSMortgage-Backed Security , you must comply with Part III, Chapter 11: Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage (SARM) Loans, Section 1105.04: Interest Rate Cap Contract Documentation and Delivery ; or
- a Credit Enhancement Instrument Credit Enhancement InstrumentAgreement between Fannie Mae and a Bond Trustee where Fannie Mae provides credit enhancement of a Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan, Bonds issued to finance a Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan, or an Interest Rate Hedge Agreement; and if applicable, a Bond liquidity facility. , this Section applies.
Operating Procedures
| Topic | Process |
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| Cap Provider Payment |
You must ensure the Interest Rate Cap Interest Rate CapInterest rate agreement between the Borrower and a provider for which the Borrower receives payments at the end of each period when the interest rate exceeds the Cap Strike Rate. The Interest Rate Cap provides a ceiling (or cap) on the Borrower's Mortgage Loan interest payments. provider pays you or the Bond Trustee Bond TrusteeTrustee for a Credit Enhancement Instrument. directly
Only disburse a provider payment to the Borrower BorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. if
If the Borrower BorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. defaults under the Mortgage Loan Mortgage 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. or Reimbursement Agreement, you must
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| Timing | The Borrower BorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. must accept a bid for the initial Interest Rate Cap Interest Rate CapInterest rate agreement between the Borrower and a provider for which the Borrower receives payments at the end of each period when the interest rate exceeds the Cap Strike Rate. The Interest Rate Cap provides a ceiling (or cap) on the Borrower's Mortgage Loan interest payments. in writing from a Fannie Mae approved provider before you request a Commitment CommitmentContractual agreement between you and Fannie Mae where Fannie Mae agrees to buy a Mortgage Loan at a future date in exchange for an MBS, or at a specific price for a Cash Mortgage Loan, and you agree to Deliver that Mortgage Loan. . |
| Purchase Price | The Borrower BorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. must pay the entire purchase price for an Interest Rate Cap Interest Rate CapInterest rate agreement between the Borrower and a provider for which the Borrower receives payments at the end of each period when the interest rate exceeds the Cap Strike Rate. The Interest Rate Cap provides a ceiling (or cap) on the Borrower's Mortgage Loan interest payments. to the provider when the Interest Rate Cap Agreement Interest Rate Cap AgreementContract setting forth the terms and conditions of an Interest Rate Cap, Hedge, or Swap. is issued. |
| Pledge to Fannie Mae | The Borrower BorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. must pledge its interest in the Interest Rate Cap Interest Rate CapInterest rate agreement between the Borrower and a provider for which the Borrower receives payments at the end of each period when the interest rate exceeds the Cap Strike Rate. The Interest Rate Cap provides a ceiling (or cap) on the Borrower's Mortgage Loan interest payments. and any reserve to Fannie Mae using the documentation provided by Fannie Mae’s counsel. |