Term

Guidance

Policies should have a term of at least 12 months.  For new Mortgage LoansMortgage LoansMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or  a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. , a PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). may be added mid-term to an existing 12-month policy.

You may accept a policy term of less than 12 months if:

• when it expires, the policy will be renewed for at least 12 months; and
• the shorter-term is not because of non-renewal or cancellation by the carrier.