Effective for Mortgage Loans not Delivered as of October 2, 2024, additional requirements apply to Properties impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Primary Changes
For all Properties not yet Delivered, if the Property is impacted by Hurricane Helene, you must confirm the Property:
is accessible;
is in livable condition;
has working utilities; and
has no damage or flooding issues in
external areas,
common areas, or
interior units.
For Properties Impacted By Hurricane Helene
If the...
You must ensure...
Mortgage Loan Origination Date has not yet occurred; and
Property was inspected before September 26, 2024
the Borrower certifies no damage occurred; or
if the Borrower certifies damage occurred:
the engineer
re-inspects the Property, and
estimates damage;
there is a required Completion/Repair Escrow based on the inspection; and
Hurricane Helene-related Completion/Repairs are completed within 6-months after the Mortgage Loan Origination Date.
Mortgage Loan
Origination Date has occurred, and
has not yet Delivered.
the Borrower certifies no damage occurred from Hurricane Helene, and the standard Borrower and Lender representations and warranties will apply when the Mortgage Loan is Delivered; or
if the Borrower certifies damage occurred:
you obtain remediation plans from the Borrower including scope, cost, and completion before Delivery; or
if repairs cannot be completed before Delivery:
you comply with Part V, Chapter 4: Asset Management: Loan Document Administration, Section 414: Casualty Losses – Performing Mortgage Loans; and
the repairs exceed the lesser of $75,000 or 20% of the UPB, you submit the transaction to Portfolio Risk Management at [email protected] before Delivery.
Questions
Please contact the following with any questions:
the Fannie Mae Deal Team, for Properties not yet under application;