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Part I
Mortgage Loan
  • Chapter 1
    Overview
    • Section 101
      Using the Guide
      • 101.01 Organization
      • 101.02 References
    • Section 102
      Delegation and Underwriting
    • Section 103
      Transaction Approval Memo
    • Section 104
      Representations
  • Chapter 2
    Mortgage Loan
    • Section 201
      Registration and Multifamily Affordability Estimator
    • Section 202
      Delegated Mortgage Loans
    • Section 203
      Pre-Review Mortgage Loans
    • Section 204
      Letters of Credit
      • 204.01 Generally
      • 204.02 Issuers and Ratings
      • 204.03 Verifying Issuer Ratings
      • 204.04 Restrictions on Issuer Collateral
      • 204.05 Drawing on Letter of Credit
  • Chapter 3
    Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals
    • Section 301
      Generally
    • Section 302
      Borrower Organizational Structure
      • 302.01 Single-Asset Entity
      • 302.02 Co-Tenant Borrowers
        • 302.02 A Tenancy-in-Common Agreement
        • 302.02 B Key Principal Execution of Guaranty
      • 302.03 Joint and Several Borrowers with Multiple Properties
    • Section 303
      Key Principals, Principals, and Guarantors
      • 303.01 Entity Review
      • 303.02 Fund
    • Section 304
      Financial Statements
    • Section 305
      Multifamily Underwriting Certificate
    • Section 306
      Fraudulent Conveyance
    • Section 307
      Applicant Experience Check
    • Section 308
      Compliance
    • Section 309
      Execution of Non-Recourse Guaranty
    • Section 310
      Conflict Mortgage Loans
      • 310.01 Description
      • 310.02 Restrictions
        • 310.02 A Underwriting
        • 310.02 B Servicing
        • 310.02 C No First Right of Refusal
        • 310.02 D Additional Disclosure
        • 310.02 E Notifications
Part II
Property
  • Chapter 1
    Attributes and Characteristics
    • Section 101
      Eligible Properties
      • 101.01 Generally
      • 101.02 Expanded Housing Choice
    • Section 102
      Multiple Properties
      • 102.01 Single Borrower Ownership
      • 102.02 Joint and Several Borrower Ownership
    • Section 103
      Property Ownership; Leasehold
    • Section 104
      Ground Leased Properties
      • 104.01 Generally
      • 104.02 Ground Lease Rents
      • 104.03 Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate
      • 104.04 Ground Lease Review
    • Section 105
      Minimum Occupancy
      • 105.01 Residential Occupancy
      • 105.02 Qualified Occupants
    • Section 106
      Certificates of Occupancy
    • Section 107
      Phased Properties
    • Section 108
      Commercial Leases
      • 108.01 Material Commercial Leases
        • 108.01 A Lease Review
        • 108.01 B Lease Approval
        • 108.01 C Lease Modifications
        • 108.01 D Tenant Estoppel Certificate
        • 108.01 E Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment
      • 108.02 Non-Material Commercial Leases
        • 108.02 A Tenant Estoppel Certificate; Lease Modification
        • 108.02 B Non-Material Commercial Lease Types
      • 108.03 Short Term Rentals
    • Section 109
      Renewable Energy Generation Systems
      • 109.01 Acceptable Renewable Energy Generation Systems
      • 109.02 Solar Photovoltaic Systems
      • 109.03 Solar PV System Module
      • 109.04 Underwritten NCF
    • Section 110
      Oil/Gas Wells and Mineral Exploration
      • 110.01 Active Oil and Gas Wells
      • 110.02 Inactive Oil and Gas Wells
    • Section 111
      Property Management and Agreement
      • 111.01 Property Management
      • 111.02 Property Management Agreement
  • Chapter 2
    Valuation and Income
    • Section 201
      Market and Valuation
      • 201.01 Market Analysis
      • 201.02 Appraisal
        • 201.02 A Appraiser Role and Qualifications
        • 201.02 B Valuation Date
        • 201.02 C Appraised Value
      • 201.03 Underwriting Value
    • Section 202
      Income Analysis
      • 202.01 Underwritten Net Cash Flow (Underwritten NCF)
      • 202.02 Underwritten DSCR
    • Section 203
      Refinance Risk Analysis
      • 203.01 Base Assumptions
      • 203.02 Alternative Assumptions
    • Section 204
      Cash Out Analysis
    • Section 205
      Rent-Stabilized Properties
  • Chapter 3
    Legal Compliance
    • Section 301
      Zoning and Legally Non-Conforming Status
      • 301.01 Zoning and Legal Non-Conforming Use
      • 301.02 Legal Non-Conforming Characteristics
    • Section 302
      Easements
    • Section 303
      Liens and Encumbrances
      • 303.01 Generally
      • 303.02 Property Previously Secured Bond Financing
    • Section 304
      Title Insurance
      • 304.01 Title Insurance Company
      • 304.02 Policy Form
      • 304.03 Electronic Policies
      • 304.04 Insured
      • 304.05 Effective Date
      • 304.06 Survey Exception
      • 304.07 Exception for Taxes, Assessments, or Other Lienable Items
      • 304.08 Financing Statements
      • 304.09 Endorsements
        • 304.09 A Generally
        • 304.09 B Environmental Protection Lien Endorsement
        • 304.09 C Comprehensive Endorsement
      • 304.10 Document Retention
    • Section 305
      Survey
      • 305.01 Decision to Obtain a Survey
      • 305.02 Survey
      • 305.03 Decision Not to Obtain a Survey
      • 305.04 Location of Improvements
    • Section 306
      Security Interests in Personal Property
      • 306.01 Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Financing Statements
      • 306.02 Creating and Perfecting the Security Interest
  • Chapter 4
    Inspections and Reserves
    • Section 401
      Site Inspection and Lease Audit
    • Section 402
      Property Condition Assessment (PCA)
      • 402.01 When to Perform a PCA
      • 402.02 Date of PCA Report and PCA Site Visit
      • 402.03 Conducting the PCA
    • Section 403
      Completion/Repairs
      • 403.01 Property Evaluation
      • 403.02 Completion/Repairs Funding
      • 403.03 Life Safety Issues
      • 403.04 Verifying Completion/Repairs
    • Section 404
      Replacement Reserve
      • 404.01 Determining Replacement Reserve
      • 404.02 Replacement Reserve Funding
      • 404.03 Alternative Replacement Reserve Funding
    • Section 405
      Escrow Requirements for Taxes and Insurance
      • 405.01 Escrows
      • 405.02 Real Estate Tax Escrow Funding
      • 405.03 Insurance Escrow Funding
  • Chapter 5
    Property and Liability Insurance
    • Section 501
      Property and Liability Insurance
      • 501.01 General Insurance – Applies to All Policies
        • 501.01 A Generally
        • 501.01 B Blanket and Other Policies Covering Multiple Properties
        • 501.01 C Insurance Carrier Rating
        • 501.01 D Term
        • 501.01 E Payment of Premium
        • 501.01 F Evidence of Insurance
        • 501.01 G Insurance Compliance and Data
        • 501.01 H Post Closing Insurance Exceptions
      • 501.02 Property Insurance
        • 501.02 A Minimum Coverage Amounts
        • 501.02 B Business Income (including Rental Value) Insurance
        • 501.02 C Ordinance or Law Insurance
        • 501.02 D Boiler and Machinery / Equipment / Mechanical Breakdown Insurance
        • 501.02 E Builder’s Risk Insurance
        • 501.02 F Fidelity Bond / Crime Insurance
        • 501.02 G Regional Perils Insurance
      • 501.03 Catastrophic Risk Insurance
        • 501.03 A Generally
        • 501.03 B Windstorm Insurance
        • 501.03 C Flood Insurance
        • 501.03 D Earthquake Insurance
        • 501.03 E Terrorism Insurance
      • 501.04 Liability Insurance
        • 501.04 A Commercial General Liability Insurance
        • 501.04 B Professional Liability Insurance
        • 501.04 C Risk Retention Groups and Captive Insurance
        • 501.04 D Workers’ Compensation Insurance
        • 501.04 E Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance
        • 501.04 F Commercial Auto Liability Insurance
      • 501.05 Small Loans
        • 501.05 A Permanent Evidence
        • 501.05 B Excess/Umbrella Insurance
        • 501.05 C Terrorism Insurance
    • Section 502
      Environmental Matters
      • 502.01 Environmental Site Assessments
      • 502.02 Lender’s Responsibilities
      • 502.03 Environmental Indemnity Agreement
    • Section 503
      Seismic Risk
      • 503.01 Seismic Hazard and Risk Factors
      • 503.02 Seismic Risk Assessment (SRA)
      • 503.03 Acceptable Levels of Seismic Risk
      • 503.04 Seismic Retrofit Ordinances
      • 503.05 Seismic Risk Mitigants
Part III
Products and Features
  • Chapter 1
    Student Housing Properties
    • Section 101
      Description
      • 101.01 Student Housing Property
      • 101.02 Dedicated Student Housing Property
    • Section 102
      Generally
    • Section 103
      Dedicated Student Housing Property
      • 103.01 Eligible Property Characteristics
      • 103.02 Ineligible Property Characteristics
      • 103.03 Residential Leases
      • 103.04 Properties on College/University Land
      • 103.05 Additional Underwriting Documentation
    • Section 104
      Underwritten NCF
    • Section 105
      Replacement Reserve
      • 105.01 Determining Replacement Reserve
      • 105.02 Replacement Reserve Funding
  • Chapter 2
    Military Housing Properties
    • Section 201
      Description
    • Section 202
      Ineligible Property Types
    • Section 203
      Generally
  • Chapter 3
    Moderate Rehabilitation Mortgage Loans
    • Section 301
      Description
    • Section 302
      Underwriting
    • Section 303
      Rehabilitation Work Costing More than $20,000 Per Unit
      • 303.01 Rehabilitation Work Evaluation Report
      • 303.02 Rehabilitation Reserve Agreement
    • Section 304
      Supplemental Mortgage Loans
  • Chapter 4
    Green Mortgage Loans
    • Section 401
      Generally
      • 401.01 Description
      • 401.02 High Performance Building Module
      • 401.03 Technical Solar Report
      • 401.04 Green MBS
      • 401.05 Committing and Delivery
    • Section 402
      Green Building Certification
    • Section 403
      Green Rewards Mortgage Loans
      • 403.01 Eligibility
        • 403.01 A Generally
        • 403.01 B HPB Module, HPB Report, and Technical Solar Report Scoring
        • 403.01 C HPB Module, HPB Report, and Technical Solar Report Approval
        • 403.01 D Non-Contiguous Parcels
      • 403.02 Implementing Efficiency Measures
        • 403.02 A Generally
        • 403.02 B Solar PV System
      • 403.03 Underwritten NCF
      • 403.04 Maximum Amount
      • 403.05 Supplemental Mortgage Loans
    • Section 404
      Annual Energy Reporting
  • Chapter 5
    Seniors Housing Properties
    • Section 501
      Generally
      • 501.01 Description
      • 501.02 Eligible Lenders
      • 501.03 Key Principal/Sponsor Experience
    • Section 502
      Eligible Properties
      • 502.01 Eligible Properties
      • 502.02 Ineligible Properties
    • Section 503
      Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)
    • Section 504
      Seniors Housing Property Income
      • 504.01 Underwritten NCF
      • 504.02 Skilled Nursing NCF Test
      • 504.03 Operating Lease Ratios
      • 504.04 Operating Lease Analysis
    • Section 505
      Replacement Reserve
    • Section 506
      Medicaid Funds
      • 506.01 Dependency and Medicaid Transition Reserve
      • 506.02 State Medicaid
    • Section 507
      Consultant Reports
      • 507.01 Management, Operations, and Regulatory Compliance
      • 507.02 Management and Operations Reports
      • 507.03 Regulatory Compliance Report
  • Chapter 6
    Manufactured Housing Communities
    • Section 601
      Description
    • Section 602
      Lender Eligibility
    • Section 603
      Legal and Property Compliance
      • 603.01 Borrower and the MH Community
        • 603.01 A Borrower Ownership
        • 603.01 B Collateral; Tenant-Occupied and Affiliate-Owned Homes
        • 603.01 C MH Community
      • 603.02 MH Community Score
      • 603.03 Code Standards
      • 603.04 Flood Zone
        • 603.04 A Rising Water
        • 603.04 B Moving Water
      • 603.05 Lease Terms
        • 603.05 A Master Leases
        • 603.05 B MH Site Leases
        • 603.05 C Loan Document Modification
    • Section 604
      Property Insurance
    • Section 605
      Survey
      • 605.01 Public Roadways, Private Interior Roadways, and Drives
      • 605.02 Setbacks
      • 605.03 Encroachments
    • Section 606
      Property Income and Underwritten NCF
    • Section 607
      Replacement Reserve
  • Chapter 7
    Multifamily Affordable Housing Properties
    • Section 701
      Generally
      • 701.01 Description
      • 701.02 Eligible Lenders
    • Section 702
      MAH Property Eligibility
      • 702.01 Eligible Characteristics and Underwriting
      • 702.02 Ineligible Characteristics and Underwriting
    • Section 703
      Property Income and Underwriting
      • 703.01 Underwritten NCF
      • 703.02 Underwriting
        • 703.02 A Appraised Value and Underwriting Value
        • 703.02 B Market Study
        • 703.02 C Affordable Regulatory Agreement Restrictions
        • 703.02 D 35-Year Amortization
        • 703.02 E LIHTC Income Averaging
        • 703.02 F Initial LIHTC Equity
        • 703.02 G Developer Fees
        • 703.02 H Rent-Stabilized Units
    • Section 704
      Subordinate Financing
      • 704.01 Interest Rate and Payments
      • 704.02 Loan Term
      • 704.03 Collateral and Credit Support
      • 704.04 Soft Financing
      • 704.05 Subordinate Lender
      • 704.06 Developer's Notes
      • 704.07 Subordination Agreement
      • 704.08 Lien Priority and Title Insurance Policy
      • 704.09 Form of Subordinate Loan Documents
      • 704.10 Prepayment
      • 704.11 LIHTC Equity Bridge Loans
    • Section 705
      Restrictive Covenants and Affordable Regulatory Agreements
    • Section 706
      ROAR Loan
      • 706.01 Generally
      • 706.02 Timing
      • 706.03 General Underwriting
      • 706.04 Additional Underwriting and Loan Documents
    • Section 707
      HAP Contract Properties
      • 707.01 Properties with Both HAP Contracts and LIHTC Units
      • 707.02 Restabilization Reserve
      • 707.03 HAP Contract Review Sheet
    • Section 708
      Refinancing Section 236 Properties – IRP is Maintained
      • 708.01 No Additional Proceeds
      • 708.02 Additional Proceeds from Mortgage Loan
      • 708.03 Additional Proceeds from Other Sources
    • Section 709
      LIHTC Properties – Lender Equity Interest
    • Section 710
      Transactions with Fannie Mae Debt and Equity Interests
      • 710.01 Transactions Funded with Tax-Exempt Bond Proceeds
      • 710.02 Fannie Mae Credit-Enhanced Tax-Exempt Bond Issuance
    • Section 711
      FHA Risk Sharing
      • 711.01 Description
      • 711.02 Eligibility
        • 711.02 A Borrowers, Key Principals, Guarantors, and Principals
        • 711.02 B Generally
        • 711.02 C Cash Out
      • 711.03 Mortgage Insurance Premium
      • 711.04 Subsidy Layering Review
      • 711.05 Lender FHA Risk Sharing Reserve and Loss Sharing Modifications
  • Chapter 8
    Cooperative Properties
    • Section 801
      Description
    • Section 802
      Eligible Mortgage Loans
      • 802.01 Basic Conditions
      • 802.02 Financial Conditions
      • 802.03 Property Management Conditions
      • 802.04 Other Considerations
    • Section 803
      Underwriting
      • 803.01 Financial Operation
      • 803.02 Property Valuation
      • 803.03 Subordinate Debt
    • Section 804
      Income Analysis
      • 804.01 Cooperative Market Rental Basis NCF (Underwritten NCF)
      • 804.02 Cooperative Market Rental Basis DSCR (Underwritten DSCR)
      • 804.03 Actual Cooperative Property NCF
      • 804.04 Actual Cooperative Property DSCR
    • Section 805
      Limited Equity Cooperative Properties
  • Chapter 9
    Small Mortgage Loans
    • Section 901
      Generally
      • 901.01 Description
      • 901.02 Applicability
    • Section 902
      Key Principal Guaranty Obligation
    • Section 903
      Occupancy
    • Section 904
      Corporate Leases; Leases to One Entity
    • Section 905
      Property Income Analysis
      • 905.01 Small Mortgage Loan Underwritten NCF (Underwritten NCF)
      • 905.02 Underwritten DSCR
    • Section 906
      Property Management
    • Section 907
      Property Condition
      • 907.01 Site Inspection by Lender or Other Third Party
      • 907.02 Site Inspection by Borrower
      • 907.03 PCA
    • Section 908
      Replacement Reserve
    • Section 909
      Environmental Matters and Inspections
    • Section 910
      Borrower, Key Principals, Guarantors, and Principals
      • 910.01 Borrower Organizational Structure
      • 910.02 Co-Tenant Borrowers
      • 910.03 Key Principals
      • 910.04 Principals
      • 910.05 Financial Statements
      • 910.06 Net Worth and Liquid Assets
    • Section 911
      Credit Reports
      • 911.01 Credit Report
      • 911.02 FICO Scoring
      • 911.03 Reviewing the Credit Report
  • Chapter 10
    Healthy Housing Rewards
    • Section 1001
      Healthy Housing Rewards
    • Section 1002
      Healthy Design
    • Section 1003
      Enhanced Resident Services
  • Chapter 11
    Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Loans
    • Section 1101
      Description
    • Section 1102
      Underwriting
    • Section 1103
      Prepayment Terms
      • 1103.01 Generally
      • 1103.02 1% Prepayment Premium Schedule
    • Section 1104
      ARM 5/5 Loan Optional 5-Year Adjustable Rate Term Renewal Eligibility
  • Chapter 12
    Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage (SARM) Loans
    • Section 1201
      Description
    • Section 1202
      Underwriting
    • Section 1203
      Actual Amortization Calculation
    • Section 1204
      Prepayment Terms
      • 1204.01 Generally
      • 1204.02 Prepayment Option 1 – Declining Prepayment Premium Schedule
      • 1204.03 Prepayment Option 2 - 1% Prepayment Premium Schedule
    • Section 1205
      Interest Rate Caps
      • 1205.01 Replacement Interest Rate Cap
      • 1205.02 Determining the Cap Strike Rate
      • 1205.03 Including the Cap Cost Factor in the Variable Underwriting Rate
      • 1205.04 Establishing Interest Rate Cap Reserves
      • 1205.05 Interest Rate Cap Contract Documentation and Delivery
  • Chapter 13
    Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgage (Hybrid ARM) Loans
    • Section 1301
      Description
    • Section 1302
      Interest Rate Conversion Date
    • Section 1303
      Prepayment Terms
    • Section 1304
      Monthly Principal and Interest Payments
      • 1304.01 During the Fixed Rate Term
      • 1304.02 On the Hybrid ARM Loan Conversion Date
      • 1304.03 During the Adjustable Rate Term
  • Chapter 14
    Supplemental Mortgage Loans
    • Section 1401
      Description
    • Section 1402
      Supplemental Mortgage Loans
      • 1402.01 Description
      • 1402.02 Coterminous and Non-Coterminous
      • 1402.03 Loan Amount
        • 1402.03 A Maximum Loan Amount
        • 1402.03 B Calculating the Debt Service
        • 1402.03 C Calculating the DSCR and LTV
        • 1402.03 D New Loan Test
      • 1402.04 Tier Dropping
        • 1402.04 A Designating
        • 1402.04 B Eligibility
        • 1402.04 C Ineligible Mortgage Loans
      • 1402.05 Streamlined Underwriting
        • 1402.05 A Property
        • 1402.05 B Borrower, Guarantor, Key Principals, and Principals
  • Chapter 15
    Split Mortgage Loans and Bifurcated Mortgage Loans
    • Section 1501
      Description
    • Section 1502
      Characteristics
  • Chapter 16
    Mezzanine Financing and Preferred Equity
    • Section 1601
      Mezzanine Financing
      • 1601.01 Description
        • 1601.01 A Eligible Mortgage Loans
        • 1601.01 B Eligible Terms
        • 1601.01 C Loss Sharing
        • 1601.01 D Lender's Loan Application
      • 1601.02 Underwriting
      • 1601.03 Submission
        • 1601.03 A Materials
        • 1601.03 B Data
      • 1601.04 Intercreditor Agreement
      • 1601.05 Servicing
    • Section 1602
      Preferred Equity
      • 1602.01 Description
        • 1602.01 A Definitions
        • 1602.01 B Exclusions
        • 1602.01 C Eligible Mortgage Loans
        • 1602.01 D Structures
        • 1602.01 E Limitations
        • 1602.01 F Lender's Loan Application
      • 1602.02 Underwriting
      • 1602.03 Hard Preferred Equity
        • 1602.03 A Submission
        • 1602.03 B Outside Counsel and Due Diligence Fees
  • Chapter 17
    Structured Transactions
    • Section 1701
      Description
    • Section 1702
      Credit Facilities
    • Section 1703
      Bulk Deliveries
  • Chapter 18
    Choice Refinance Loans
    • Section 1801
      Eligibility
    • Section 1802
      Lender Delegation
    • Section 1803
      Prepayment Premiums
    • Section 1804
      Streamlined Underwriting
      • 1804.01 Property Condition Assessment (PCA)
      • 1804.02 Environmental Site Assessment
      • 1804.03 Survey
      • 1804.04 Borrower Structure and Experience
      • 1804.05 Borrower Credit
      • 1804.06 Property Management
      • 1804.07 Replacement Reserve
      • 1804.08 Real Estate Tax and Insurance Escrows
    • Section 1805
      Property Ownership Change
  • Chapter 19
    Bond Transactions and Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans
    • Section 1901
      Description
    • Section 1902
      Outside Counsel
      • 1902.01 Engagement
      • 1902.02 Fees
    • Section 1903
      Third Parties
      • 1903.01 Generally
      • 1903.02 Remarketing Agent
    • Section 1904
      Legal Documents
      • 1904.01 Generally
      • 1904.02 Credit Enhancement Instrument
      • 1904.03 MBS for Bonds
      • 1904.04 Affordable Regulatory Agreements
    • Section 1905
      Fannie Mae LIHTC Investment in Credit-Enhanced Bonds
    • Section 1906
      Credit Enhancing Fixed Rate Bonds
      • 1906.01 Terms
      • 1906.02 Multiple Fixed Rate Bonds
    • Section 1907
      Credit Enhancing Variable Rate Bonds
      • 1907.01 Terms
      • 1907.02 Principal Reserve Fund
      • 1907.03 Interest Rate Cap
      • 1907.04 Cap Strike Rate
      • 1907.05 Interest Rate Cap Reserve
      • 1907.06 Interest Rate Cap Reserve Adjustments
      • 1907.07 Interest Rate Cap Contract Documentation and Delivery
    • Section 1908
      Facility Fee
    • Section 1909
      Taxable Tails and Supplemental Mortgage Loans
      • 1909.01 Taxable Tails
      • 1909.02 Supplemental Mortgage Loans
    • Section 1910
      Third-Party Subordinate Financing
    • Section 1911
      Moderate Rehabilitation Mortgage Loan with Side-by-Side Bond Financing
  • Chapter 20
    Forward Commitments
    • Section 2001
      Generally
      • 2001.01 Description
      • 2001.02 Eligible Properties
    • Section 2002
      Funded Forward Commitments
    • Section 2003
      Unfunded Forward Commitments
      • 2003.01 Terms and Interest Rate Determination
        • 2003.01 A Terms
        • 2003.01 B Interest Rate Determination and Rate Lock
      • 2003.02 Good Faith Deposit and Fees
        • 2003.02 A Good Faith Deposit
        • 2003.02 B Fees
      • 2003.03 Forward Commitment Underwriting
        • 2003.03 A Generally
        • 2003.03 B Construction and Feasibility Review
        • 2003.03 C Third-Party Reports
      • 2003.04 Commitment
      • 2003.05 Construction Period
        • 2003.05 A Monitoring
        • 2003.05 B Reporting
        • 2003.05 C Forward Commitment Extensions
      • 2003.06 Construction Completion
      • 2003.07 Permanent Loan Final Underwriting
        • 2003.07 A Generally
        • 2003.07 B Stabilized NCF
        • 2003.07 C Final Permanent Mortgage Loan Amount
        • 2003.07 D Third-Party Reports
      • 2003.08 Conversion
        • 2003.08 A Eligibility
        • 2003.08 B Timeline
      • 2003.09 MBS Issuance
      • 2003.10 Forward Commitment Termination
Part IV
Committing and Delivery
  • Chapter 1
    Pricing, Fees, and Prepayment Premiums
    • Section 101
      Pricing
    • Section 102
      Fees
    • Section 103
      Prepayment Premiums
  • Chapter 2
    Rate Lock and Committing
    • Section 201
      Pre-Commitment
      • 201.01 Borrower Commitment
      • 201.02 Trading Agreements
      • 201.03 Trading Practices
    • Section 202
      Obtaining a Rate Lock
      • 202.01 Rate Lock Period
      • 202.02 Rate Lock Amount
      • 202.03 Locking the Rate
    • Section 203
      Good Faith Deposits
      • 203.01 Borrower Deposit
      • 203.02 Minimum Good Faith Deposit
      • 203.03 Good Faith Deposit and Breakage Fees
    • Section 204
      Commitments
      • 204.01 Submission
      • 204.02 Confirmation
      • 204.03 Modifications
        • 204.03 A Change Requests
        • 204.03 B Rate Lock Extensions
        • 204.03 C Commitment Extensions
    • Section 205
      ASAP Options
  • Chapter 3
    Streamlined Rate Lock
    • Section 301
      Description
      • 301.01 Eligibility
      • 301.02 Timing
    • Section 302
      Preliminary Underwriting
    • Section 303
      Rate Lock
    • Section 304
      Commitment
    • Section 305
      Rate Lock and Commitment Extensions
    • Section 306
      Full Underwriting
      • 306.01 Rate Lock or Commitment Amount Changes
      • 306.02 Mortgage Loan Delivery Package
      • 306.03 Post-Underwriting Scenarios
    • Section 307
      Dual Commitment Option
      • 307.01 Description
      • 307.02 Additional Proceeds
  • Chapter 4
    Delivery
    • Section 401
      Delivery Deadline
    • Section 402
      Submission
      • 402.01 Data and Documents
      • 402.02 Participation Interests
    • Section 403
      Warehouse Lender
    • Section 404
      Wiring
      • 404.01 Wiring Instructions
      • 404.02 Wiring Payee Codes
    • Section 405
      Delivery
      • 405.01 Acceptability and Delivery Tolerance
      • 405.02 Data Changes
    • Section 406
      MBS Delivery Options
    • Section 407
      Delivery Problems and Changes
      • 407.01 Delivery Problems
      • 407.02 Changing the Book-Entry Date
    • Section 408
      Delivery Failure
  • Chapter 5
    Purchase
    • Section 501
      Generally
      • 501.01 Cash and MBS
      • 501.02 Delivery and Purchase
      • 501.03 C&D Purchase Notification
      • 501.04 Fannie Mae Loan Number
    • Section 502
      Purchase Amount
    • Section 503
      Third Party MBS Investor Delivery Scenarios
    • Section 504
      MBS Mortgage Loan Disclosure
      • 504.01 Multifamily MBS Prospectus
      • 504.02 Additional Disclosure
      • 504.03 Disclosure Obligations
    • Section 505
      ASAP
  • Chapter 6
    Structured Transactions
    • Section 601
      Registration
    • Section 602
      Approval
      • 602.01 Approval Documents
      • 602.02 Expiration Dates
      • 602.03 Fees
      • 602.04 Rate Lock
      • 602.05 Loan Documents
    • Section 603
      Commitment
      • 603.01 MBS Mortgage Loans
      • 603.02 Cash Mortgage Loans
    • Section 604
      Delivery
      • 604.01 Delivery Process
      • 604.02 MSFMS Data Errors
    • Section 605
      MBS Disclosure
    • Section 606
      Features and Activities
      • 606.01 Process
      • 606.02 Asset Management Activities
  • Chapter 7
    Variable Rate Conversions and Renewals
    • Section 701
      Conversion Process
    • Section 702
      ARM Loan and SARM Loan Conversions
      • 702.01 Governing Documents
      • 702.02 Minimum Conversion Debt Service Ratio
      • 702.03 Conversion Criteria
      • 702.04 Guaranty Fee and Servicing Fee
      • 702.05 Interest-Only
      • 702.06 Fixed Rate Amortization
      • 702.07 Fixed Rate Debt Service Payments
      • 702.08 Fixed Rate MBS Trade Premium
      • 702.09 New Property Condition Assessment (PCA)
    • Section 703
      Commitment and Delivery
      • 703.01 Rate Lock and Commitment
      • 703.02 Conversion Delivery
        • 703.02 A Deliver Loan Document Amendments
        • 703.02 B Deliver Mortgage Loan Delivery Package
      • 703.03 Conversion Activities
      • 703.04 Pay Off
    • Section 704
      ARM 5/5 Optional 5-Year Adjustable Rate Term Renewal
      • 704.01 Eligibility
      • 704.02 Underwriting
      • 704.03 Prepayment Terms
  • Chapter 8
    Bond Transactions and Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans
    • Section 801
      Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan Committing and Delivery
      • 801.01 Pre-Commitment
      • 801.02 Preliminary Official Statement
      • 801.03 Good Faith Deposit
      • 801.04 Rate Lock
      • 801.05 Commitment
    • Section 802
      Data and Document Delivery
      • 802.01 Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans
      • 802.02 Interest Rate Cap
Part V
Servicing and Asset Management
  • Chapter 1
    Servicing
    • Section 101
      Generally
      • 101.01 Relationship
      • 101.02 Standard
      • 101.03 Servicing File
      • 101.04 Loan Document Compliance
    • Section 102
      Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Financing Statements
      • 102.01 Filing Documents
      • 102.02 UCC Continuations, Amendments, and Terminations
    • Section 103
      Letters of Credit
      • 103.01 Servicing File
      • 103.02 Certification
      • 103.03 Monitoring Expiration Dates
      • 103.04 Replacement Letter of Credit
      • 103.05 Verifying Issuer Ratings
        • 103.05 A Monitoring
        • 103.05 B Rating Noncompliance
      • 103.06 Managing Draws and Releases
        • 103.06 A Letter of Credit Draws
        • 103.06 B Releasing/Reducing Letters of Credit or Other Collateral
    • Section 104
      Bond Transactions and Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans
      • 104.01 Borrower Obligations
        • 104.01 A Payments
        • 104.01 B Principal Reserve Fund
      • 104.02 Cash Collateral Agreements
      • 104.03 UCC Filings
      • 104.04 Remarketing Agent Changes
  • Chapter 2
    Reporting and Remitting
    • Section 201
      Generally
    • Section 202
      Collection, Tracking and Reporting of Monthly P&I Payments and T&I Amounts
    • Section 203
      Reporting Loan Activity and Security Balance
      • 203.01 Use of Fannie Mae eServicing System
      • 203.02 Reporting Specific Transactions
      • 203.03 Monthly Activity Reporting
        • 203.03 A When to Begin Reporting
        • 203.03 B Cutoff Dates for Loan Activity Reporting
      • 203.04 Monthly Securitized Mortgage Loan Security Balance Reporting
        • 203.04 A Reporting Security Balances
        • 203.04 B Same Month Pooling – Security Balance for First Reporting Cycle
        • 203.04 C Security Balances Due by Second Business Day
        • 203.04 D Failure to Meet Reporting Deadline
      • 203.05 Due Dates for Reports
        • 203.05 A Removal Transactions
        • 203.05 B All Other Transactions
      • 203.06 Mortgage Loan Activity Record
        • 203.06 A Payment Collection
        • 203.06 B Fee Collection
        • 203.06 C Mortgage Loan Status
      • 203.07 Fannie Mae-Generated Monthly Reports
        • 203.07 A MBS Mortgage Loan P&I Draft Report
        • 203.07 B Cash Mortgage Loan P&I Draft Reports
        • 203.07 C Month-End Report
      • 203.08 Monthly MBS Mortgage Loan Reconciliations - Pool-to-Security Balance Reconciliations (Not Applicable to PFP MBS)
        • 203.08 A Reconciliation Required
        • 203.08 B Rounding Adjustment
        • 203.08 C Required Annual Adjustment to Correct Principal Balance vs. Security Balance Difference
        • 203.08 D Pool-to-Security Reconciliation Certification
    • Section 204
      Calculation of Interest Due
      • 204.01 Generally
      • 204.02 Calculating Interest Due
        • 204.02 A Actual/360 Interest Calculation Method
        • 204.02 B 30/360 Interest Calculation Method
    • Section 205
      ARM Loan Interest Rate and Monthly Payment Changes
      • 205.01 Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Interest Rate Changes and Required Monthly Payments
        • 205.01 A The Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Index
        • 205.01 B Determining the New Monthly Payment
      • 205.02 Monthly Reporting for ARM Loan Payment/Rate Changes
      • 205.03 Structured ARM Loans
    • Section 206
      Application of Monthly Payments
      • 206.01 Fannie Mae Form Loan Documents
      • 206.02 Non-Fannie Mae Form Loan Documents
    • Section 207
      Payment Shortages
    • Section 208
      Delinquency and Servicing Advances
      • 208.01 Generally
        • 208.01 A Applicability
        • 208.01 B Delinquency Advances on a Mortgage Loan other than a Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan
        • 208.01 C Delinquency Advances on a Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan
        • 208.01 D Servicing Advances on a Mortgage Loan other than a Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan
        • 208.01 E Servicing Advances on a Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan
      • 208.02 Duration of Payment of Delinquency Advances or Servicing Advances
        • 208.02 A Obligation to Make Delinquency Advances
        • 208.02 B Obligation to Make Servicing Advances
        • 208.02 C Reimbursement for Delinquency and Servicing Advances
      • 208.03 Repayment of Servicing Advances from Borrower
      • 208.04 No Capitalization of Servicing Advances for Securitized Mortgage Loans
      • 208.05 Entitlement to Default Interest
    • Section 209
      Remittance Procedures
      • 209.01 Definitions
        • 209.01 A Interest Distribution Amount
        • 209.01 B Principal Distribution Amount
        • 209.01 C Monthly Remittance
      • 209.02 Monthly P&I Remittance Due Dates for Cash and MBS Transactions
      • 209.03 Cash Remittance System
        • 209.03 A Drafting Account Use
        • 209.03 B Drafting Account Setup
        • 209.03 C Remittance Transaction Codes
      • 209.04 Additional Requirements for Monthly Remittance for Security Transactions
        • 209.04 A Amount of Security Monthly Remittance
        • 209.04 B Security Interest Distribution Amount
      • 209.05 Securitized Mortgage Loans – Remitting Fees to Fannie Mae
        • 209.05 A Guaranty Fee Due on 7th Calendar Day of Month
        • 209.05 B Guaranty Fee Remittance
        • 209.05 C Same Month Pooling – Interest and Guaranty Fee Remittance for First Reporting Cycle
      • 209.06 Notification to Fannie Mae if Unable to Have Funds Available on any Remittance Date
    • Section 210
      Full Prepayments
      • 210.01 Review of Applicable Loan Documents Required
      • 210.02 Notification of Prepayment; Timing of Prepayment
        • 210.02 A Notice and Timing Consistent with Loan Documents
        • 210.02 B Borrower Notice Must Contain Date of Intended Prepayment and Comply with Notice Requirements of the Loan Documents
        • 210.02 C Loan Document Requirements for Payoff and Lockout Dates
        • 210.02 D Notice to Fannie Mae of Proposed Payoff; Use of Fannie Mae Payoff Calculator
      • 210.03 Timing of Confirmation of the Full Prepayment Payoff Amount
      • 210.04 Full Prepayment for Cash Transactions and PFP MBS
        • 210.04 A Confirming the Full Prepayment Payoff Amount
        • 210.04 B Reporting Full Prepayment Payoff Amount
        • 210.04 C Remitting Full Prepayment Payoff Amount
      • 210.05 Full Prepayment for Securitized Transactions (Not Applicable to PFP MBS)
        • 210.05 A Confirming the Full Prepayment Payoff Amount
        • 210.05 B Reporting Full Prepayment Payoff Amount
        • 210.05 C Remitting Full Prepayment Payoff Amount
    • Section 211
      Partial Prepayments Not From Insurance or Condemnation Proceeds
      • 211.01 Partial Prepayments Generally Prohibited
      • 211.02 Partial Prepayment Procedures
        • 211.02 A Servicer’s Analysis of Loan Documents
        • 211.02 B Fannie Mae Approval Required for Partial Prepayments
        • 211.02 C Prepayment Premium Due on Partial Prepayment
        • 211.02 D Reporting and Remitting Partial Prepayments When Not Permitted in Loan Documents
        • 211.02 E Reporting and Remitting Partial Prepayments When Permitted in Loan Documents
    • Section 212
      Prepayments (Full or Partial) Involving Insurance Proceeds or Condemnation Awards
      • 212.01 Partial Prepayments Generally Permitted
      • 212.02 No Prepayment Premium Required
      • 212.03 Reporting and Remitting Partial Prepayments
    • Section 213
      Prepayment Premium Sharing
      • 213.01 General
      • 213.02 Yield Maintenance Prepayment Premiums – Prepayment Occurs Before the Yield Maintenance Period End Date
        • 213.02 A Calculation of Total Prepayment Premium
        • 213.02 B Calculation of Investor’s Share of Total Prepayment Premium for a Securitized Mortgage Loan
        • 213.02 C Calculation of Fannie Mae’s Share of Total Prepayment Premium
        • 213.02 D Calculation of Servicer’s Share of Total Prepayment Premium
      • 213.03 Yield Maintenance Prepayment Premiums – Prepayment Occurs On or After the Yield Maintenance Period End Date
        • 213.03 A Prepayment On or After Yield Maintenance Period End Date
        • 213.03 B Prepayment During Open Period
      • 213.04 Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans with Graduated Prepayment Premiums
      • 213.05 Prepayment Premiums for ARM Loans and Structured ARM Loans
      • 213.06 Prepayment Premium Waivers; Servicer’s Share of Prepayment Premium
    • Section 214
      Maturing Mortgage Loans/Payoffs
      • 214.01 Balloon Mortgage Loans
      • 214.02 Servicer Notification of Payoff Amount to Borrower
      • 214.03 Calculating and Obtaining Confirmation of Payoff Amount
        • 214.03 A Calculating the Full Payoff Amount
        • 214.03 B Fannie Mae Will Not Confirm Nor Is Responsible for Amounts Owing to Servicer
        • 214.03 C Fannie Mae Confirmation of Full Payoff Amount
        • 214.03 D No Quote to Borrower Until Fannie Mae Confirmation
      • 214.04 Reporting the Payoff and Remitting the Payoff Funds
        • 214.04 A Reporting Full Payoff Amount Through the eServicing System Due By 2nd Business Day of Month
        • 214.04 B Remitting Full Payoff Amount
    • Section 215
      Post-Payoff Actions
      • 215.01 Servicer Required Actions
        • 215.01 A General
        • 215.01 B Individual Mortgage Loan Releases
      • 215.02 Post Payoff Document Retention Requirements
    • Section 216
      DUS Bond Credit Enhancement Transactions – Reporting and Remitting Requirements
      • 216.01 Monthly Bond Credit Enhancement Reporting
      • 216.02 Monthly Remittance Procedures
        • 216.02 A Monthly Remittances of Scheduled Payments to Bond Trustee
        • 216.02 B Replenishment of Withdrawals from the PRF
        • 216.02 C Collection and Remittance of Borrower Reimbursement Obligations for Fannie Mae Advances
        • 216.02 D Monthly Remittance of Fees to Fannie Mae
        • 216.02 E Notice and Collection of Other Fees and Expenses
      • 216.03 Prepayments – General Introduction
        • 216.03 A Bond Redemption Premiums Payable to Bondholders
        • 216.03 B Termination Fee or Prepayment Premium Payable to Fannie Mae
        • 216.03 C Termination When No Prepayment Occurs; Weekly Variable Rate Transactions
      • 216.04 Prepayments – Processing
        • 216.04 A General
        • 216.04 B Prompt Notice of Intended Prepayment
        • 216.04 C Critical Path Due Dates
        • 216.04 D Fannie Mae’s Confirmation Required
      • 216.05 Prepayments: Prepayment Reporting
      • 216.06 Prepayments: Remittances
      • 216.07 Reporting on Delinquency Status
    • Section 217
      Mezzanine Loan Reporting and Remitting
      • 217.01 Remitting DUS Plus Mezzanine Loans
      • 217.02 Payoffs
    • Section 218
      Defeasance
      • 218.01 Mortgage Loan Documents Must Permit Defeasance
      • 218.02 Borrower’s Election to Defease
      • 218.03 Defeasance Option Procedures
        • 218.03 A Defeasance Documents
        • 218.03 B Defeasance Notice
        • 218.03 C Defeasance Commitment Fee
        • 218.03 D Verification of the Defeasance Notice
        • 218.03 E Substitute Collateral
        • 218.03 F Assignment and Assumption
        • 218.03 G Closing Documents
        • 218.03 H Amounts Payable by Borrower
        • 218.03 I Defeasance Deposit
        • 218.03 J Release
        • 218.03 K Fannie Mae Security Liquidated Damages
        • 218.03 L Third-Party Costs
        • 218.03 M Post Defeasance Closing Date
    • Section 219
      Delinquency Reporting and Certification
    • Section 220
      Reporting Collateral Balances in Custodial Accounts
      • 220.01 P&I Custodial Accounts
      • 220.02 Letters of Credit as Collateral
      • 220.03 Report on Fair Value Basis
      • 220.04 What to Report
      • 220.05 When to Report
    • Section 221
      Internal Revenue Service Reporting Requirements
      • 221.01 What to Report
      • 221.02 Filing IRS Form 1099 MISC
      • 221.03 Notifying the Internal Revenue Service about Abandonments or Acquisitions (IRS Form 1099-A)
        • 221.03 A When Required
        • 221.03 B Preparing IRS Form 1099-A
      • 221.04 Notifying the Internal Revenue Service about Cancellations of Indebtedness (IRS Form 1099-C)
        • 221.04 A When Required
        • 221.04 B Determining When a Debt Is Cancelled
        • 221.04 C Preparing IRS Form 1099-C
        • 221.04 D Exceptions to IRS Form 1099-C Reporting
        • 221.04 E Coordination with Reporting Abandonments or Acquisitions
      • 221.05 Reporting via Magnetic Media
  • Chapter 3
    Custodial Accounts
    • Section 301
      Generally
      • 301.01 Maintenance
      • 301.02 Fannie Mae's Rights
      • 301.03 Eligible Depositories and Ratings
        • 301.03 A Eligible Depository
        • 301.03 B Verifying Depository Ratings
      • 301.04 Investments and Interest
      • 301.05 Clearing Accounts
      • 301.06 Liability
        • 301.06 A Losses
        • 301.06 B Overdrafts
    • Section 302
      Administration
      • 302.01 Notifications
      • 302.02 Titling
      • 302.03 Deposits
    • Section 303
      P&I Custodial Accounts
      • 303.01 Accounts and Deposits
      • 303.02 Withdrawals
    • Section 304
      T&I Custodial Accounts
      • 304.01 Deposits
      • 304.02 T&I Impositions
      • 304.03 Shortfalls
      • 304.04 Prohibited Uses
      • 304.05 No Financing for T&I Impositions
    • Section 305
      Collateral Agreement Custodial Accounts
      • 305.01 Deposits
      • 305.02 Full Disbursement
    • Section 306
      Clearing Accounts
    • Section 307
      Drafting Accounts
      • 307.01 Establishing Drafting Accounts
      • 307.02 Consolidated Custodial Accounts
    • Section 308
      Recordkeeping and Reconciliations
      • 308.01 Account Analysis and Reconciliation
      • 308.02 Records
      • 308.03 For T&I Custodial Accounts
      • 308.04 Borrower's T&I Impositions and Custodial Accounts
        • 308.04 A Analysis Timing
        • 308.04 B Insufficient Funds
        • 308.04 C Surplus
      • 308.05 Annual Statements
  • Chapter 4
    Asset Management: Loan Document Administration
    • Section 401
      Servicing Requirements
      • 401.01 General
      • 401.02 Monitoring Compliance with Loan Documents
    • Section 402
      Delegation of Decision-Making Authority; Retention of Outside Legal Counsel
      • 402.01 Delegation of Decision-Making Authority
      • 402.02 Retention of Outside Legal Counsel
    • Section 403
      Execution of Documents by Servicer – Limited Power of Attorney
    • Section 404
      Execution of Documents by Fannie Mae
      • 404.01 Submission of Documents to Fannie Mae
      • 404.02 Servicer Certification When Fannie Mae Approval Is Not Required
      • 404.03 Servicer Certification When Fannie Mae Approval Is Required
    • Section 405
      Fees Due to Fannie Mae
    • Section 406
      Follow-Up Actions by the Servicer
    • Section 407
      Subordinate Financing
      • 407.01 Non-Fannie Mae Subordinate Financing
      • 407.02 Prerequisite for Subordinate Financing
      • 407.03 Fees for Subordinate Financing
      • 407.04 Submitting the Request for Subordinate Financing
      • 407.05 Fannie Mae Approval and Execution
      • 407.06 Subsequent Servicer Actions
    • Section 408
      Administration of Collateral Agreements
      • 408.01 General Administrative Requirements
        • 408.01 A Administration of Funds
        • 408.01 B Funds to be Held in a Custodial Account
        • 408.01 C Use of Funds
        • 408.01 D Funds as Additional Security for Mortgage Loan
        • 408.01 E Servicer’s Fees and Costs
        • 408.01 F Waiver or Modification of Terms of Collateral Agreement
      • 408.02 Achievement Agreement or Other Agreement for Additional Collateral
        • 408.02 A General
        • 408.02 B Releases or Reductions in Collateral
        • 408.02 C Draws on Letters of Credit or Application of Other Collateral
        • 408.02 D Releasing Additional Escrows for Principal and Interest, Taxes and Insurance, and Replacement Reserves
      • 408.03 Completion/Repairs
        • 408.03 A General
        • 408.03 B Extensions for Completion/Repairs
        • 408.03 C Completion/Repair Loan Document Amendments
        • 408.03 D Servicer’s Administrative Requirements
        • 408.03 E Processing Borrower Requisitions
        • 408.03 F Inspections
        • 408.03 G Fees
        • 408.03 H Completion/Repair Defaults
        • 408.03 I Green Rewards Efficiency Measure Verification
      • 408.04 Replacement Reserve
        • 408.04 A General
        • 408.04 B Replacement Reserve Loan Document Amendments
        • 408.04 C Servicer’s Administrative Requirements
        • 408.04 D Modifications to Replacement Reserve Deposits
        • 408.04 E New Property Condition Assessments
        • 408.04 F When Replacement Reserve Funding Was Partially or Fully Waived
        • 408.04 G Interest on Replacement Reserve Funds
        • 408.04 H Items Eligible for Funding from the Replacement Reserve
        • 408.04 I Items Not Eligible for Funding from the Replacement Reserve
        • 408.04 J Processing Borrower Requisitions
        • 408.04 K Inspections
        • 408.04 L Fees
        • 408.04 M Replacement Reserve Defaults
        • 408.04 N Return of Replacement Reserve Funds to Borrower
        • 408.04 O Alternative Funding of Replacement Reserves for Portfolio Mortgage Loans
    • Section 409
      Interest Rate Hedge Requirements
      • 409.01 General
      • 409.02 Interest Rate Hedge Coverage
        • 409.02 A Bond Credit Enhancement Transactions
        • 409.02 B Structured Transactions
        • 409.02 C All Hedges
      • 409.03 Interest Rate Hedge Term
      • 409.04 Lien Filings and Collateral
      • 409.05 Borrower Payments
        • 409.05 A Interest Rate Caps
        • 409.05 B Interest Rate Swaps
      • 409.06 Provider Ratings
      • 409.07 Replacement Interest Rate Hedge and Notification
      • 409.08 Replacement Interest Rate Hedge Documents and Follow Up
    • Section 410
      Ground Leases
    • Section 411
      Notice of Lien or Noncompliance with Applicable Laws, Ordinances and Regulations
    • Section 412
      Property Forfeitures and Seizures
    • Section 413
      Property and Liability Insurance
      • 413.01 Property and Liability Insurance
      • 413.02 No Financing for Property and Liability Insurance Premiums
      • 413.03 Flood Map Changes; Obtaining Flood Insurance
      • 413.04 Lender Placed Insurance
        • 413.04 A Property and Liability Insurance
        • 413.04 B Flood Insurance
        • 413.04 C Servicer’s Administrative Costs and Expenses
    • Section 414
      Casualty Losses – Performing Mortgage Loans
      • 414.01 Notice
      • 414.02 Filing Proof of Loss
      • 414.03 Casualty Loss Assessment
      • 414.04 Required Casualty Loss Property Inspection
      • 414.05 Documentation for Required Casualty Loss Property Inspections
      • 414.06 Endorsement of Insurance Loss Draft or Check When Payable to Fannie Mae
      • 414.07 Endorsement of Insurance Loss Draft or Check When Not Payable to Fannie Mae
      • 414.08 Insurance Loss Draft or Check Not Payable to Either Fannie Mae or Servicer
      • 414.09 Application of Insurance Loss Proceeds
        • 414.09 A Fannie Mae Determination Required
        • 414.09 B Disposition of Insurance Loss Proceeds
      • 414.10 Property Restoration Requirements
      • 414.11 Commencement of Repair/Restoration Work
      • 414.12 Disbursements
        • 414.12 A Prerequisites for Disbursement of Funds
        • 414.12 B Disbursing Funds
        • 414.12 C Content of Disbursement Request
        • 414.12 D Disbursement Amount
        • 414.12 E Final Disbursement; Notice to Fannie Mae
        • 414.12 F Documentation in Servicing File
      • 414.13 Borrower’s Failure to Diligently Pursue Repair
      • 414.14 Reimbursement of Administrative Costs
    • Section 415
      Casualty Losses – Non-Performing Mortgage Loans
    • Section 416
      Credit Facilities and Bulk Deliveries
      • 416.01 General
      • 416.02 Delegation of Decisions
        • 416.02 A Decisions and Actions Not Delegated
        • 416.02 B Decisions Delegated by the Delegated Transaction Form 4636 series
        • 416.02 C Other Delegated Decisions
      • 416.03 Approval Requests
      • 416.04 Release and Substitution Requests
      • 416.05 Borrow-Up (Future Advance) Requests
      • 416.06 Facility Revaluations
      • 416.07 Supplemental Mortgage Loans Not Permitted
      • 416.08 Additional Information
    • Section 417
      Seniors Housing Properties
      • 417.01 General
      • 417.02 Decisions and Actions Delegated and Not Delegated
      • 417.03 Approval Requests
      • 417.04 Seniors Housing Expansion/Conversion Requests
        • 417.04 A Permitted Purpose
        • 417.04 B Submission Requirements
        • 417.04 C Requirements and Monitoring
        • 417.04 D Construction Completion Requirements
        • 417.04 E Request Changes in Unit Count/Mix in the MAMP
    • Section 418
      Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans and Multifamily Affordable Housing Properties
      • 418.01 Bond Transactions and Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans
      • 418.02 Compliance Issues Relative to Bond Credit Enhancement Transactions
      • 418.03 Monitoring Compliance; Notification of Noncompliance
        • 418.03 A Affordable Regulatory Agreement
        • 418.03 B Default Notice for Failure to Comply with the Bond Documents
      • 418.04 Multifamily Affordable Housing (MAH) Properties
      • 418.05 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
      • 418.06 Enhanced Resident Services
      • 418.07 Expanded Housing Choice
      • 418.08 HAP Contract Approval and Releasing Restabilization Reserve
    • Section 419
      MH Communities with Tenant Site Lease Protections
    • Section 420
      Single Asset Entity Conversion
    • Section 421
      Loan Document Amendments
    • Section 422
      Maturing Mortgage Loans
      • 422.01 Written Policy
      • 422.02 Refinance Eligibility
      • 422.03 Borrower Communications
      • 422.04 Fannie Mae Communications
  • Chapter 5
    Surveillance
    • Section 501
      Generally
    • Section 502
      Property Inspections
      • 502.01 Forms
      • 502.02 Property Condition Concerns
      • 502.03 Property Inspection Protocol
      • 502.04 Scheduling and Submissions
        • 502.04 A Scheduling
        • 502.04 B Submissions
      • 502.05 Property Inspectors
        • 502.05 A Qualifications
        • 502.05 B Third Parties
      • 502.06 Content
        • 502.06 A Unit Selection
        • 502.06 B Photos
        • 502.06 C Interviews
        • 502.06 D Market Analysis
        • 502.06 E Collateral Analysis
        • 502.06 F Life Safety Issues
      • 502.07 Quality Control
        • 502.07 A Program
        • 502.07 B Inspection Form Retention
        • 502.07 C Additional Inspections and Fees
    • Section 503
      Financial Analysis of Operations
      • 503.01 Reporting
      • 503.02 Quarterly Financial Analysis of Operations
      • 503.03 Annual Financial Analysis of Operations
        • 503.03 A Reporting Period
        • 503.03 B Submission
        • 503.03 C Annual Review
      • 503.04 Waiver Request
    • Section 504
      Loan Agreement Compliance
      • 504.01 Generally
      • 504.02 Financial Reports and Information
        • 504.02 A Borrower and Guarantor Notices
        • 504.02 B Borrower Fails to Provide Guarantor Financial Reports
        • 504.02 C Review Financial Reporting
        • 504.02 D Records
    • Section 505
      OFAC Compliance
  • Chapter 6
    Watchlist Management
    • Section 601
      Servicer Watchlist
      • 601.01 Submission
      • 601.02 Actions
    • Section 602
      Fannie Mae's Watchlist
    • Section 603
      Action Plans
      • 603.01 Primary Risk Mortgage Loans
      • 603.02 Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans
      • 603.03 Defaulted Mortgage Loans
    • Section 604
      Servicer Fees
    • Section 605
      Fannie Mae Contractors
  • Chapter 7
    Non-Performing Mortgage Loans
    • Section 701
      Generally
    • Section 702
      Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans and Primary Risk Mortgage Loans
      • 702.01 Generally
      • 702.02 Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans
        • 702.02 A Definition
        • 702.02 B Lender is Special Servicer
        • 702.02 C Deemed Exhaustion of Recourse Obligation
      • 702.03 Primary Risk Mortgage Loans Defined
        • 702.03 A Definition
        • 702.03 B Fannie Mae is Special Servicer
    • Section 703
      Mortgage Loan Defaults
      • 703.01 Anticipatory Defaults
      • 703.02 Performance Defaults
        • 703.02 A Failure of Borrower to Perform
        • 703.02 B Service of Process
        • 703.02 C Lender Tenders for Minor or Immaterial Defaults
      • 703.03 Monetary or Payment Defaults
      • 703.04 Date of Default
        • 703.04 A Definition of Date of Default
        • 703.04 B Definition of Non-Performing Mortgage Loan
        • 703.04 C Partial Payments by Borrower Do Not Change Date of Default
      • 703.05 Late Charges and Default Interest
        • 703.05 A Timing for Imposition of Late Charges and Default Interest
        • 703.05 B Late Charges and Default Interest
        • 703.05 C No Deduction for Late Charges or Default Interest
        • 703.05 D Enforceability of Late Charges and Default Interest
    • Section 704
      Notice of Default; Reservation of Rights
      • 704.01 Notice of Default
        • 704.01 A Notice to Fannie Mae of Payment Default
        • 704.01 B Notice to Fannie Mae of Performance Default
        • 704.01 C Types of Performance Defaults
        • 704.01 D Contact with Borrower
        • 704.01 E Pre-Negotiation Letter
      • 704.02 Partial Payments; Late Payments
        • 704.02 A Partial Payments
        • 704.02 B Late Partial Payment
        • 704.02 C Full Payment After Expiration of Period Before Assessing Late Charges
        • 704.02 D Application of Partial Payments
        • 704.02 E Failure to Make Any Payment
        • 704.02 F Copies of Letters Sent to Borrower; Correspondence with Borrower
    • Section 705
      Capital Repairs and Protection of Property and Property Income
      • 705.01 Funding Capital Repairs During Default Resolution
        • 705.01 A Generally
        • 705.01 B Health and Safety Repairs
      • 705.02 Protection of Property Income
      • 705.03 Property Management Changes
        • 705.03 A Primary Risk Mortgage Loans
        • 705.03 B Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans
        • 705.03 C Approval Decision Criteria and Timing
        • 705.03 D Documenting the Property Management Change
    • Section 706
      Reinstatement; Calculation of Payoff Amount
      • 706.01 Reinstatement
        • 706.01 A Primary Risk Mortgage Loans
        • 706.01 B Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans
      • 706.02 Calculation of Payoff Amount
    • Section 707
      Non-Performing Primary Risk Mortgage Loans – Transfers to Fannie Mae Special Asset Management
      • 707.01 Transfer to Special Servicing
      • 707.02 Asset Review
    • Section 708
      Non-Performing Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans – Special Servicing
      • 708.01 Servicer Performs Loss Mitigation Actions
      • 708.02 Servicer Workout Action Template (“SWAT”)
        • 708.02 A Delivery of SWAT
        • 708.02 B Purpose of SWAT
        • 708.02 C Contents of SWAT
        • 708.02 D Fannie Mae Approves SWAT
        • 708.02 E Fannie Mae does not Approve SWAT
        • 708.02 F Updating SWAT
        • 708.02 G Failure to Timely Deliver SWAT
        • 708.02 H No Credit Against Recourse
    • Section 709
      Special Servicing of Primary Risk Mortgage Loans
      • 709.01 Fannie Mae Performs Loss Mitigation Actions
      • 709.02 Servicing Transfer Memo
    • Section 710
      Engagement of Legal Counsel
      • 710.01 Fannie Mae Retains Legal Counsel
      • 710.02 Primary Risk Mortgage Loans
      • 710.03 Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans
      • 710.04 Payment of Legal Counsel Fees
        • 710.04 A Primary Risk Mortgage Loans
        • 710.04 B Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans
    • Section 711
      Courses of Action
      • 711.01 Election and Implementation of a Course of Action
      • 711.02 Course of Action – Lender Purchase of Mortgage Loan
        • 711.02 A Primary Risk Mortgage Loans
        • 711.02 B Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans
        • 711.02 C Purchase Price for Mortgage Loans
        • 711.02 D No Fannie Mae Approval Required
        • 711.02 E Implementation of Course of Action
      • 711.03 Course of Action – Lender Workout Election
        • 711.03 A Lender Workout Defined
        • 711.03 B Documentation and Terms of Lender Workout
        • 711.03 C Lender Workout Has No Impact on Loss Sharing or Recourse Obligation
        • 711.03 D No Fannie Mae Approval Required
        • 711.03 E Servicer Makes Delinquency Advances But Fails to Report Mortgage Loan Delinquent
        • 711.03 F Foreclosure Process Continues Unless Otherwise Agreed to by Fannie Mae
      • 711.04 Course of Action – A Joint Workout
        • 711.04 A Joint Workout Defined
        • 711.04 B Delinquency Advances Must Be Made During Negotiation of Joint Workout
        • 711.04 C Joint Workout Process
        • 711.04 D Modification, Extension, and Forbearance Fees
        • 711.04 E Triggering Modification Fees; Other Fees
        • 711.04 F Foreclosure Process Continues Unless Otherwise Agreed to by Fannie Mae
      • 711.05 Course of Action - Foreclosure
        • 711.05 A Primary Risk Mortgage Loans
        • 711.05 B Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans
        • 711.05 C Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure
        • 711.05 D Management of Property Post Title Vesting in Fannie Mae
        • 711.05 E Deficiency Suits
      • 711.06 Course of Action – Note Sale Election or Discounted Loan Payoff
        • 711.06 A Note Sale and Discounted Loan Payoff Defined
        • 711.06 B Lender Ability to Bid
        • 711.06 C Any Note Sale or Discounted Payoff Gives Rise to Loss Sharing Event
        • 711.06 D Note Sale – Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans
        • 711.06 E Discounted Loan Payoff - Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans
    • Section 712
      Dual Track Approach
      • 712.01 Dual Track Approach Generally
      • 712.02 Waiver of Dual Track Approach
      • 712.03 Track One: Dialogue with the Borrower
        • 712.03 A Purpose of Track One
        • 712.03 B First 30 Calendar Days after a Default
        • 712.03 C Calendar Days 31 through 60 after a Payment Default or Performance Default
        • 712.03 D Cessation of Dialogue with the Borrower
      • 712.04 Track Two: Foreclosure Process
        • 712.04 A The Foreclosure Process
        • 712.04 B REO Management
      • 712.05 Description of Contractual Relationships
        • 712.05 A Two Contractual Relationships
        • 712.05 B No Disclosure of Lender’s Contract Terms to Borrower; Borrower Not a Third-Party Beneficiary of Lender Contract
        • 712.05 C Primary Risk Mortgage Loans
        • 712.05 D Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans
      • 712.06 Asset Audits for Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans
        • 712.06 A Purpose of Asset Audits
        • 712.06 B Personnel Performing Asset Audits
        • 712.06 C Timing of Asset Audits
        • 712.06 D Content of Asset Audits
        • 712.06 E Pre-Negotiation Letter
        • 712.06 F Special Requirements for the Environmental Assessment
      • 712.07 Dual Track Timeline
    • Section 713
      Loss Sharing and the Appraisal Process in connection with a Foreclosure Event
      • 713.01 General
        • 713.01 A Appraisal Required; Defined Terms
        • 713.01 B Compliance with Loss Sharing Addendum
        • 713.01 C Approved Appraisers
        • 713.01 D Appraisal Requirements
        • 713.01 E Appraisal Notice and Election of Appraisal Methodology
      • 713.02 Single Appraisal Approach
        • 713.02 A Single Appraisal Approach Timeline
        • 713.02 B Draft Appraisal Review
        • 713.02 C Acceptable Draft Appraisal
        • 713.02 D Non-Acceptable Draft Approach
      • 713.03 Dual Appraisal Approach
        • 713.03 A Dual Appraisal Approach Timeline
        • 713.03 B Average of Appraised Values
        • 713.03 C Third Appraisal
  • Chapter 8
    In Place Loans
    • Section 801
      Eligibility
    • Section 802
      Representations
Appendix
Glossary
Chapter 4

Asset Management: Loan Document Administration

Section 401

Servicing Requirements

401.01

General

This Chapter covers asset management of performing 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. .  This Chapter does not apply to Non-Performing Mortgage LoansNon-Performing Mortgage LoansMortgage Loan that is subject to an uncured default. , unless otherwise stated.  For asset management of Non-Performing Mortgage LoansNon-Performing Mortgage LoansMortgage Loan that is subject to an uncured default. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must comply with Part V, Chapter 6: Watchlist Management and Part V, Chapter 7: Non-Performing Mortgage Loans.  This Chapter covers the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. ’s:

  • administration of Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , including Collateral AgreementsCollateral AgreementsAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. ;
  • review of a delegated and non-delegated BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. request;
  • approval of a delegated BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. request;
  • management of insurance matters;
  • review of Transfer/AssumptionTransfer/AssumptionTransaction resulting in a change in the ownership of the Borrower or Property. requests; and
  • administration of specialty product types.

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must submit all BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. requests, along with any additional information and required documents, through the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. .  If submitting through the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. is not feasible, overnight mail must be used and sent to:

Fannie Mae

Attention: (Drawer AM, Structured AM, Seniors AM,

or Assumption/Transfer)

Mailstop 8V-21

1100 15th Street, NW

Washington, DC  20005.

 

Fannie Mae email addresses and contact information for notices required in this Chapter are located in the Glossary.

401.02

Monitoring Compliance with Loan Documents

For each 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 ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must monitor the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ’s compliance with the terms and conditions of the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , and facilitate compliance or take appropriate actions to address any instance of noncompliance.  All Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. and all other documents required to be retained by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must be maintained in accordance with the Program Rules.

In the event of any conflict between or among the requirements of the GuideGuideMultifamily Selling and Servicing Guide controlling all Lender and Servicer requirements unless a Lender Contract specifies otherwise. , the Disclosure DocumentsDisclosure DocumentsDocuments for an Investor for a particular Securitized Mortgage Loan, which may include the MBS Trust Agreement, Prospectus, and any related documents. , the Lender ContractLender ContractProgram Documents per the Multifamily Selling and Servicing Agreement. , and the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , the governing priority shall be, in order:

  • Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. ;
  • Disclosure DocumentsDisclosure DocumentsDocuments for an Investor for a particular Securitized Mortgage Loan, which may include the MBS Trust Agreement, Prospectus, and any related documents. ;
  • Lender ContractLender ContractProgram Documents per the Multifamily Selling and Servicing Agreement. ; and
  • GuideGuideMultifamily Selling and Servicing Guide controlling all Lender and Servicer requirements unless a Lender Contract specifies otherwise. .
Section 402

Delegation of Decision-Making Authority; Retention of Outside Legal Counsel

402.01

Delegation of Decision-Making Authority

Fannie Mae delegates significant decision-making authority and responsibility to the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. to the extent specified in the Multifamily Asset Management Delegated Transaction Forms (Form 4636 series) (each, the “Delegated Transaction FormDelegated Transaction FormMultifamily Asset Management Delegated Transaction Form (Form 4636 series) used to determine whether certain asset management requests from a Borrower are delegated to the Servicer. ”), covering the following matters:

  • Transfers/Assumptions (Form 4636.TA);
  • Commercial Leases (Form 4636.CL);
  • Condemnations (Form 4636.C);
  • Condominium/Cooperative Property Conversions (Form 4636.CC);
  • Easements (Form 4636.E);
  • Oil, Gas, or Mineral Rights Leases (Form 4636.OGL);
  • Partial Releases of Collateral (Form 4636.PR);
  • Property Management Changes (Form 4636.PM); and
  • Use Conversions (Form 4636.UC).

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must follow the instructions in the Delegated Transaction FormDelegated Transaction FormMultifamily Asset Management Delegated Transaction Form (Form 4636 series) used to determine whether certain asset management requests from a Borrower are delegated to the Servicer. , which will specify which matters are delegated and which are non-delegated.  All delegated and non-delegated requests must be submitted through the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. , with the Delegated Transaction FormDelegated Transaction FormMultifamily Asset Management Delegated Transaction Form (Form 4636 series) used to determine whether certain asset management requests from a Borrower are delegated to the Servicer. and the required supporting documents.

A transaction memo must be submitted for any unusual matters not covered in the GuideGuideMultifamily Selling and Servicing Guide controlling all Lender and Servicer requirements unless a Lender Contract specifies otherwise. , or matters that could materially affect Fannie Mae’s security interests, investment interests, or the interests of InvestorsInvestorsMBS Investor for an MBS Mortgage Loan, or Fannie Mae for a Cash Mortgage Loan. in Securitized Mortgage LoansSecuritized Mortgage LoansMortgage Loan backing an MBS, PFP MBS, or REMIC. .  Decision-making authority is more limited for Credit FacilitiesCredit FacilitiesStructured Transaction governed by a Master Credit Facility Agreement requiring Mortgage Loans and Properties to be cross-defaulted, and cross-collateralized. , Bulk DeliveriesBulk DeliveriesStructured Transaction governed by a Bulk Delivery Agreement that allows future: Mortgage Loan additions; and/or Property substitutions. , and certain Seniors HousingSeniors HousingMultifamily residential rental property with any combination of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care, or Skilled Nursing units. Loan matters.  Neither the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. nor Fannie Mae has the authority to waive any local, state, or federal law or regulation.

402.02

Retention of Outside Legal Counsel

Fannie Mae often retains outside legal counsel to review non-delegated matters or other matters that require Fannie Mae’s legal review.  In such instance, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must obtain the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ’s written agreement to pay the reasonable legal fees and expenses of Fannie Mae’s counsel before any legal work may commence.

If Fannie Mae outside counsel review is required or requested, the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. must pay the applicable legal fee, which will either be a fixed fee or an estimated fee depending on the type of request.  For an estimated fee request, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must notify the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. that the actual legal fee may be higher or lower than the estimate, depending on the ultimate scope of the request, and the time needed to resolve the issue.

Fannie Mae will:

  • apprise the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. of any likely increases in the estimated review fee;
  • provide the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. the amount of the fee for any fixed fee request; and
  • provide the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. a summary invoice directly from Fannie Mae’s outside counsel.

Upon receipt of the invoice, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must arrange for payment of Fannie Mae’s legal fees.  The legal fee must be collected from the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. before engaging Fannie Mae outside counsel.

Section 403

Execution of Documents by Servicer – Limited Power of Attorney

Fannie Mae may provide the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. with a Limited Power of AttorneyLimited Power of AttorneyLegal document authorizing a Servicer to execute certain Loan Documents related to the asset management of a Mortgage Loan as attorney-in-fact on behalf of Fannie Mae. conferring the right to execute certain documents as attorney-in-fact on behalf of Fannie Mae.  If granted, the actions authorized in the Limited Power of AttorneyLimited Power of AttorneyLegal document authorizing a Servicer to execute certain Loan Documents related to the asset management of a Mortgage Loan as attorney-in-fact on behalf of Fannie Mae. will be specifically limited, and allow the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. to execute only those documents listed in the Limited Power of AttorneyLimited Power of AttorneyLegal document authorizing a Servicer to execute certain Loan Documents related to the asset management of a Mortgage Loan as attorney-in-fact on behalf of Fannie Mae. .  To exercise the Limited Power of AttorneyLimited Power of AttorneyLegal document authorizing a Servicer to execute certain Loan Documents related to the asset management of a Mortgage Loan as attorney-in-fact on behalf of Fannie Mae. the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must execute documents as “[Name of Servicer], as Attorney-in-Fact for Fannie Mae”.  The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. ’s designation as attorney-in-fact will be subject to review and renewal, and the power granted under the Limited Power of AttorneyLimited Power of AttorneyLegal document authorizing a Servicer to execute certain Loan Documents related to the asset management of a Mortgage Loan as attorney-in-fact on behalf of Fannie Mae. may be revoked by Fannie Mae at any time.  Requests for new and replacement Limited Power of AttorneyLimited Power of AttorneyLegal document authorizing a Servicer to execute certain Loan Documents related to the asset management of a Mortgage Loan as attorney-in-fact on behalf of Fannie Mae. should be submitted through the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. or as required by Part V, Chapter 4: Asset Management: Loan Document Administration, Section 401.01: General.  As each Limited Power of AttorneyLimited Power of AttorneyLegal document authorizing a Servicer to execute certain Loan Documents related to the asset management of a Mortgage Loan as attorney-in-fact on behalf of Fannie Mae. expires on a specified date according to its terms, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must monitor the expiration date and request a new Limited Power of AttorneyLimited Power of AttorneyLegal document authorizing a Servicer to execute certain Loan Documents related to the asset management of a Mortgage Loan as attorney-in-fact on behalf of Fannie Mae. at least 30 days prior to the expiration date.

Section 404

Execution of Documents by Fannie Mae

404.01

Submission of Documents to Fannie Mae

All documents requiring execution by Fannie Mae (clearly identified by Fannie Mae Loan NumberLoan Number10-digit number assigned by Fannie Mae to each Mortgage Loan. ) must be sent to Multifamily Asset ManagementMultifamily Asset ManagementTeam that can be contacted at [email protected] .  Fannie Mae will execute the documents without prior review if the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. provides the certifications described in this Section.

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must include directions for returning the documents, including:

  • contact name;
  • overnight delivery mailing address;
  • phone number; and
  • email address.
404.02

Servicer Certification When Fannie Mae Approval Is Not Required

For any document submitted to Fannie Mae for execution when the servicing decision has been delegated to the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must provide written certification to Fannie Mae that:

  • the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. has reviewed the proposed transaction, and approval by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. is in compliance with the GuideGuideMultifamily Selling and Servicing Guide controlling all Lender and Servicer requirements unless a Lender Contract specifies otherwise. , the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , any Disclosure DocumentsDisclosure DocumentsDocuments for an Investor for a particular Securitized Mortgage Loan, which may include the MBS Trust Agreement, Prospectus, and any related documents. , and the Lender ContractLender ContractProgram Documents per the Multifamily Selling and Servicing Agreement. ;
  • the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. has approved the proposed transaction;
  • no approval or waiver is required from Fannie Mae;
  • ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. ’s legal counsel has reviewed and approved all relevant documents associated with the transaction, and determined that those documents are sufficient to fully effectuate the transaction; and
  • any material changes to Fannie Mae form Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. have been approved by Fannie Mae.
404.03

Servicer Certification When Fannie Mae Approval Is Required

For any document submitted to Fannie Mae for execution when the servicing decision has not been delegated to the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must provide written certification to Fannie Mae that:

  • the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. has reviewed the proposed transaction, and approval by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. is not delegated under the GuideGuideMultifamily Selling and Servicing Guide controlling all Lender and Servicer requirements unless a Lender Contract specifies otherwise. ;
  • the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. recommends approval by Fannie Mae of the proposed transaction;
  • any required waivers have been submitted by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. ;
  • ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. ’s legal counsel has reviewed and approved all relevant documents associated with the transaction, and determined that those documents are sufficient to fully effectuate the transaction; and
  • any material changes to Fannie Mae form Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. have been approved by Fannie Mae.
Section 405

Fees Due to Fannie Mae

Certain fees may be due to Fannie Mae in connection with a BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. servicing request.  The specified fees are for typical requests; however, higher fees may be required for complicated or non-standard requests, or for other matters not specified in this Chapter.  No later than 10 Business DaysBusiness DaysAny day other than a Saturday, Sunday, day when Fannie Mae is closed, day when the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is closed, or for any MBS and required remittance withdrawal, day when the Federal Reserve Bank is closed in the district where any of the MBS funds are held. following receipt of any fee by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must remit to Fannie Mae, by wire transfer of immediately available funds, Fannie Mae’s portion of the fee.  The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must submit the wire transfer confirmation number, wire date, and wire amount through the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. immediately following each funds transfer, as follows:

ABA Number:  021 039 500

Telegraphic Abbreviation:  FNMA/NYC

Account Number:  169220242

Note:  Type of fee (e.g., Assumption/Transfer),

Fannie Mae Loan Number and Property Name

Attention:  Trans code 507 - GL 747669921.

Section 406

Follow-Up Actions by the Servicer

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must take all applicable actions required to fully effectuate the transaction, including:

  • amending the recorded Security InstrumentSecurity InstrumentInstrument creating a lien or encumbrance on 1 or more Properties and securing the obligations under the Loan Documents. or filed Uniform Commercial Code (UCCUCCUniform Commercial Code ) financing statements;
  • updating 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). survey;
  • obtaining an endorsement to the mortgagee’s title insurance policy showing no impairment of Fannie Mae’s LienLienLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. position, and dating down title to reflect any recorded amendment to the Security InstrumentSecurity InstrumentInstrument creating a lien or encumbrance on 1 or more Properties and securing the obligations under the Loan Documents. ;
  • recording all applicable documents, and sending the required documents through the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. ;
  • sending an executed original copy of any new or amended Loan DocumentLoan DocumentAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. to Multifamily Certification and CustodyMultifamily Certification and CustodyTeam responsible for taking custody of and certifying Mortgage Loans that can be contacted at  [email protected], (800) 940-4646, or for submissions:  Fannie Mae (Multifamily) Certification and Custody 21240 Ridgetop Circle Suite 125-130 Sterling, VA  20166. within 15 Business DaysBusiness DaysAny day other than a Saturday, Sunday, day when Fannie Mae is closed, day when the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is closed, or for any MBS and required remittance withdrawal, day when the Federal Reserve Bank is closed in the district where any of the MBS funds are held. ;
  • following the requirements of Part V, Chapter 3: Custodial Accounts, Section 301: Generally if changes are required to any existing Collateral Agreement Custodial AccountCollateral Agreement Custodial AccountCustodial account established by the Servicer for depositing funds received from the Borrower for Collateral Agreements. , or if any new Collateral Agreement Custodial AccountCollateral Agreement Custodial AccountCustodial account established by the Servicer for depositing funds received from the Borrower for Collateral Agreements. must be established in connection with the transaction;
  • retaining copies of all documents, correspondence, and any internal notes or analysis relating to the transaction in the Servicing FileServicing FileYour file for each Mortgage Loan serviced. ; and
  • taking any other actions the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. or its legal counsel determines are necessary.
Section 407

Subordinate Financing

407.01

Non-Fannie Mae Subordinate Financing

A Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. is generally not permitted unless it complies with Fannie Mae’s requirements.  Approval of any Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. is not delegated to the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. and must be approved in advance by Fannie Mae.  Additionally:

  • with respect to any Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must abide by the terms and conditions of the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , the GuideGuideMultifamily Selling and Servicing Guide controlling all Lender and Servicer requirements unless a Lender Contract specifies otherwise. , and any Disclosure DocumentsDisclosure DocumentsDocuments for an Investor for a particular Securitized Mortgage Loan, which may include the MBS Trust Agreement, Prospectus, and any related documents. , provided that the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. will control in the case of any conflict;
  • unless the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. explicitly allow a Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must not permit the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , without prior Fannie Mae approval, to incur the Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. or allow a LienLienLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. securing the Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. to be placed against 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). ;
  • if the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. explicitly allow a Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. without the approval of the LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. , the consent of the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. or Fannie Mae is not required; however, notice of the Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. and a copy of any documents must be submitted through the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. ;
  • the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. and the subordinate lender must enter into and record the appropriate Subordination Agreement (Form 6414 or Form 6456 for the 6000 series Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. ; Form 4503 or Form 4507 for the 4000 Series Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. ); and
  • the proceeds of the Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. must benefit 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). (i.e., cash-out financing is not permitted).

 The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must immediately notify Multifamily Asset ManagementMultifamily Asset ManagementTeam that can be contacted at [email protected] in writing upon learning of any unauthorized additional unsecured debt or indebtedness secured by a LienLienLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. on 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 of any pledge of ownership interests that is not permitted by the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , and send the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. a Reservation of Rights Letter (Form 4804) with a copy submitted through the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. .  Fannie Mae will determine whether to approve the Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. , or exercise its remedies.

407.02

Prerequisite for Subordinate Financing

 Part III, Chapter 14: Supplemental Mortgage Loans, contains the requirements for Supplemental Mortgage LoansSupplemental Mortgage LoansMortgage Loan purchased by Fannie Mae that is subordinated to, and has a Mortgage Loan Origination Date after, the Senior Mortgage Loan that is also owned by Fannie Mae. , and Part III, Chapter 7: Multifamily Affordable Housing Properties contains additional requirements for subordinate financing with respect to a Multifamily Affordable Housing PropertyMultifamily Affordable Housing PropertyProperty encumbered by a regulatory agreement, land use restriction agreement, extended use agreement, or similar restriction that limits rents that can be charged to tenants, or imposes income limits on tenants. .  The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must ensure adherence to all applicable requirements.

407.03

Fees for Subordinate Financing

The BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. must pay the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. a $2,500 review fee.  The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. may increase or decrease its fee at its discretion.  No Fannie Mae review fees are due.  The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. may also seek reimbursement from the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. for all reasonable out-of-pocket costs, including reasonable legal fees incurred by ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. ’s counsel.

If Fannie Mae outside counsel is engaged, the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. must pay its fee, estimated at $2,500 for Subordinate Financing requests.  The actual legal fee may be higher or lower, depending on the ultimate scope of the request and the time necessary to resolve.  The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. will receive a summary invoice directly from Fannie Mae outside counsel and must arrange for payment.  The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. will be apprised of any likely increases in the estimated review fee.  The estimated legal fee must be collected from the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. before engaging Fannie Mae outside counsel.

407.04

Submitting the Request for Subordinate Financing

Any BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. request for approval of a Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. must be reviewed by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. .  If acceptable, the request must be submitted for approval through the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. in accordance with the following:

  • the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must submit the request to Fannie Mae at least 30 days before the projected closing date of the Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. ; and
  • the submission must contain:
    • an AppraisalAppraisalWritten statement independently and impartially prepared by a qualified appraiser stating an opinion of the market value of the Property as of a specific date, supported by the presentation and analysis of relevant market information. (obtained at the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ’s cost), dated no earlier than 90 days prior to the date of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. request for approval of the Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. , that complies with Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 201: Market and Valuation;
    • ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. ’s underwriting spreadsheet showing the Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. ’s effect on 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). ’s income, expenses, NCFNCFOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total Net Operating Income, minus the full amount underwritten for Replacement Reserve expense, regardless of whether deposits will be made (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and…, DSCRDSCROn an annual basis or any specified period, the ratio of Net Cash Flow to the total of:  principal, interest, and required Mezzanine Financing or Hard Preferred Equity payments. , and LTVLTVRatio of the actual aggregate UPB of the Mortgage Loan, plus any Pre-Existing Mortgage Loans, plus any Hard Preferred Equity, plus any Mezzanine Financing, to the value of the Property, expressed as a percentage.  ;
    • a copy of the final, unsigned loan documents evidencing the Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. , with the loan amount, interest rate, payment schedules, and all other transaction related information completed;
    • the MBAMBAMortgage Bankers Association Standard Inspection Form documenting a physical inspection 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). , performed at BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ’s expense, occurring no earlier than 90 days before the date of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. request for the Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. ; provided that, if the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. ’s inspection 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). reveals that 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 not being properly maintained, the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. request will not be approved by Fannie Mae unless:
      • a Replacement ReserveReplacement ReserveCustodial Account funded during the Mortgage Loan term for major maintenance and replacing capital items per the Loan Documents. is sufficiently funded; and
      • the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. makes any immediate repairs identified by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. prior to the closing date of the Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. ; and
    • a title policy endorsement for 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). showing no unauthorized LiensLiensLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. or encumbrances of any nature against 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 a Cooperative PropertyCooperative PropertyMultifamily residential property owned by a Cooperative Organization. , the Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. is unacceptable if the potential increase in the Cooperative Maintenance FeeCooperative Maintenance FeePeriodic fee assessed each shareholder or owner of a Cooperative Organization to fund costs and expenses associated with ongoing operations of the Cooperative Property. necessary to cover P&IP&IPrincipal and interest  on the Subordinate LoanSubordinate LoanMultifamily residential real estate loan secured by a Lien against the Property having a lesser priority than the Lien securing another multifamily residential real estate loan on the same Property. exceeds 10% of the current Cooperative Maintenance FeeCooperative Maintenance FeePeriodic fee assessed each shareholder or owner of a Cooperative Organization to fund costs and expenses associated with ongoing operations of the Cooperative Property. . 

407.05

Fannie Mae Approval and Execution

Fannie Mae will provide the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. with a written decision regarding the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. request, after which the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must notify the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. in writing and retain the notice in the Servicing FileServicing FileYour file for each Mortgage Loan serviced. .

407.06

Subsequent Servicer Actions

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must:

  • not permit any changes to the form Subordination Agreement (Form 6414 orForm 6456 for the 6000 series Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. ; Form 4503 or Form 4507 for the 4000 series Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. ) without the prior written consent of Fannie Mae;
  • obtain a satisfactory title policy endorsement effective as of the date of recordation of the subordinate security instrument that:
    • insures the LienLienLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. of the Security InstrumentSecurity InstrumentInstrument creating a lien or encumbrance on 1 or more Properties and securing the obligations under the Loan Documents. as senior to the LienLienLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. of the subordinate security instrument; and
    • reflects the recordation of the Subordination Agreement; 
  • submit a copy of the recorded Subordination Agreement through the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. ; and
  • send the original executed copy of the recorded Subordination Agreement and the title policy endorsement to Multifamily Certification and CustodyMultifamily Certification and CustodyTeam responsible for taking custody of and certifying Mortgage Loans that can be contacted at  [email protected], (800) 940-4646, or for submissions:  Fannie Mae (Multifamily) Certification and Custody 21240 Ridgetop Circle Suite 125-130 Sterling, VA  20166. within 15 Business DaysBusiness DaysAny day other than a Saturday, Sunday, day when Fannie Mae is closed, day when the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is closed, or for any MBS and required remittance withdrawal, day when the Federal Reserve Bank is closed in the district where any of the MBS funds are held. , and retain copies of each in the Servicing FileServicing FileYour file for each Mortgage Loan serviced. .
Section 408

Administration of Collateral Agreements

408.01

General Administrative Requirements

408.01A

Administration of Funds

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must:

  • administer and manage funds or collateral under all Collateral AgreementsCollateral AgreementsAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. ; and
  • ensure that any disbursements of funds, or other collateral releases or reductions, are:
    • approved only for valid reasons;
    • appropriately documented; and
    • consistent with the provisions of the Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. and this Section.
408.01B

Funds to be Held in a Custodial Account

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must deposit funds held under a Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. in a Custodial AccountCustodial AccountAccounts established by the Servicer for depositing P&I payments, T&I funds, Collateral Agreement deposits, and other similar funds. that meets the requirements of Part V, Chapter 3: Custodial Accounts.

408.01C

Use of Funds

Funds must be used only for the purposes stated in the Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. , and must not supplement a partial P&IP&IPrincipal and interest payment or cover any other BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. obligation unrelated to the primary purposes of the Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. .

408.01D

Funds as Additional Security for Mortgage Loan

All funds or other collateral held under a Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. constitute additional security for the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ’s obligations under the NoteNoteInstrument evidencing a Mortgage Loan obligation, including  Form 6010 series,  any other Fannie Mae-approved note, and  all applicable addenda, schedules, and exhibits.  and the other Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. .  In the event of a default under the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , Fannie Mae reserves the right to apply (or direct the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. to apply) the funds or other collateral held under any Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. in any manner allowed under the terms of such Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. .  Following a default, unless instructed by Fannie Mae, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must not:

  • release any funds or other collateral held under a Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. ;
  • apply any funds or collateral to the repayment 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. ; or
  • reimburse itself from such funds or collateral for any expenses or losses incurred by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. .
408.01E

Servicer’s Fees and Costs

If the Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. contemplates the payment of fees or costs by the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. may collect and retain such fees or costs for its own account, adhering to any specific billing provisions of the Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. .  Any fees or costs retained by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must be reasonable in relation to the nature and scope of the services provided by or on behalf of the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. .  The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must not use any of the funds or other collateral held under the Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. to cover such fees or costs.  However, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. may deduct such fees or costs from any disbursement of funds to the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , provided such disbursements, fees, and costs are permitted under the Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. , or if the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. otherwise agrees in writing.

408.01F

Waiver or Modification of Terms of Collateral Agreement

Except as noted in this Chapter, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must not waive or modify the terms of any Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. .

408.02

Achievement Agreement or Other Agreement for Additional Collateral

408.02A

General

The provisions of this Section govern Achievement AgreementsAchievement AgreementsAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. and all Collateral AgreementsCollateral AgreementsAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. , other than:

  • Multifamily Loan AgreementsMultifamily Loan AgreementsAgreement evidencing Mortgage Loan terms using Form 6001 series Loan Documents, or another Fannie Mae-approved form. , including the Completion/Repair ScheduleCompletion/Repair ScheduleThe Required Repair Schedule to the Multifamily Loan Agreement (Form 6001 series) and the applicable parts of the Multifamily Loan Agreement (or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae) that evidence the: Borrower’s agreement to perform Completion/Repairs and other identified capital… and Replacement Reserve ScheduleReplacement Reserve ScheduleThe Required Replacement Schedule to the Multifamily Loan Agreement (Form 6001 series) and the applicable parts of the Multifamily Loan Agreement (or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae), that evidence the: Borrower’s agreement to replace identified capital items and perform required…;
  • Security InstrumentsSecurity InstrumentsInstrument creating a lien or encumbrance on 1 or more Properties and securing the obligations under the Loan Documents. ;
  • Replacement Reserve AgreementsReplacement Reserve AgreementsThe 4000 series Replacement Reserve and Security Agreement (Form 4606), or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae, that evidences the: Borrower’s agreement to replace identified capital items and perform required maintenance; terms for funding the identified capital item replacement and…; and
  • Completion/Repair AgreementsCompletion/Repair AgreementsThe 4000 series Completion/Repair Security Agreement (Form 4505), or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae, that evidences the:  Borrower’s agreement to perform Completion/Repairs and other identified capital improvements; terms for funding the repairs, maintenance, or capital items; and ….

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must maintain an effective system for monitoring the expiration date of any Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. , and ensure that all actions required to be taken pursuant to any such agreement have been timely performed and, if not timely performed, immediately notify Multifamily Asset ManagementMultifamily Asset ManagementTeam that can be contacted at [email protected] .

408.02B

Releases or Reductions in Collateral

Any request for a release or reduction of collateral must be processed in accordance with this Section, unless these instructions conflict with the terms and conditions of the Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. .

1.  General

If the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. has not satisfied the requirements for a release or reduction of collateral contained in the Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must not approve the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. request, and may decline the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. request without notice to Fannie Mae.  If the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. determines that the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. has satisfied the requirements of the Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must recommend the release or reduction of collateral through the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. , accompanied by the supporting documentation listed below.  Upon receipt and review of all pertinent information, Fannie Mae will approve or deny the request and notify the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. of its decision.

2.  Supporting Documentation and Analysis

The following documentation must be submitted through the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. , and maintained in the Servicing FileServicing FileYour file for each Mortgage Loan serviced. , in connection with each request for a release or reduction of collateral

(a)   Income and Expense Statements; Current Rent Roll

PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). income and expense statements and a current rent roll must be obtained from, and certified by, the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. .  The statements must cover the applicable period required by the Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. .  Based on the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , Parts I - III, the certified income and expense statements, and the current rent roll, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must develop a Net Cash FlowNet Cash FlowOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total Net Operating Income, minus the full amount underwritten for Replacement Reserve expense, regardless of whether deposits will be made (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and… estimate to determine whether the release or reduction provisions of the applicable Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. are satisfied.  The income, vacancy, collection loss, and concession information should support the Effective Gross IncomeEffective Gross IncomeOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total of Net Rental Income plus other income per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. that the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. is relying on in assessing whether a release or reduction is warranted.

In deriving its estimate of Effective Gross IncomeEffective Gross IncomeOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total of Net Rental Income plus other income per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and features in Part III. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must adjust for:

  • income that was not allowed or recognized in the original underwriting;
  • the effect of a partial year’s performance when the shorter period reflects the short-term, positive impact from seasonal variations that do not reflect 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). ’s year-round performance; and
  • non-monetary concessions, requiring the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. to deduct the pro-rata value of the concession from the monthly rent for the applicable unit. 

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must ensure that all appropriate types of expenses, including underwritten Replacement ReserveReplacement ReserveCustodial Account funded during the Mortgage Loan term for major maintenance and replacing capital items per the Loan Documents. deposits, are included, and that any inappropriate expenses (e.g., capital improvement costs, repair costs covered by funds set aside under a Completion/Repair AgreementCompletion/Repair AgreementThe 4000 series Completion/Repair Security Agreement (Form 4505), or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae, that evidences the:  Borrower’s agreement to perform Completion/Repairs and other identified capital improvements; terms for funding the repairs, maintenance, or capital items; and …, partnership costs, etc.) are excluded.  To avoid unwarranted releases or reductions of collateral, the expense figures must reflect stabilized operating conditions, and must not be understated due to efficiencies or savings that could not be replicated by a different owner or manager, or that would not be recognized for underwriting purposes.

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must perform a line-by-line expense analysis, including a comparison of the original underwriting estimates with the actual expenses shown on the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ’s income and expense statements.  The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must use the greater of the underwritten or the actual expense figure shown for each item on the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ’s statement. 

(b)  Servicer’s Analysis

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must provide an analysis and recommendation regarding the release or reduction of collateral, including any calculations required under the terms of the applicable Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. .

(c)  Correspondence

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must provide any correspondence with the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. that pertains to the release or reduction request. 

3.  Property Inspection 

Before approving any request for a release or reduction of collateral, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must perform a physical inspection 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). to verify that:

  • no deferred maintenance exists;
  • necessary capital improvements have been made; and
  • the general management and operations are acceptable and characteristic of a stabilized project.

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. ’s inspection must occur no more than 90 days prior to the date of the submission to Fannie Mae of the release or reduction request.  The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must document the results of its inspection by completing the MBAMBAMortgage Bankers Association Standard Inspection Form.

408.02C

Draws on Letters of Credit or Application of Other Collateral

1.  Draws Triggered by Adverse Events

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must promptly notify Multifamily Asset ManagementMultifamily Asset ManagementTeam that can be contacted at [email protected]  when any of the following events occur, which could result in a draw on a Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. issued for an Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. :

  • a default under the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , including the Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. ;
  • the failure to renew or replace an expiring Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. at least 30 days prior to its expiration date, or other deadline specified in the Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. ; or
  • the failure to replace a Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. by the replacement deadline when the IssuerIssuerEntity that: issues Bonds for a Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan; packages mortgages for sale as a Security for an MBS; or issues a Letter of Credit. is no longer acceptably rated.

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. ’s notice to Fannie Mae must include a recommended course of action, and be accompanied by a copy of the executed Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. .

2.  Draw Resulting from Noncompliance with Issuer Rating Requirements or Expiration of Letter of Credit

If a draw on the Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. occurs due to noncompliance with the rating requirements for the IssuerIssuerEntity that: issues Bonds for a Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan; packages mortgages for sale as a Security for an MBS; or issues a Letter of Credit. or because of an imminent expiration of the Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. , Fannie Mae will hold the Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. proceeds in its designated account until the earliest of the following:

  • the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. presents a replacement Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. and Fannie Mae agrees, in its sole discretion, to accept the Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. ;
    (NOTE: Any agreement by Fannie Mae to accept a replacement Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. will be conditioned upon the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. ’s payment of all administrative and legal costs incurred by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. and Fannie Mae in connection with the replacement of the Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. .)
  • the release or reduction provisions of the applicable Achievement AgreementAchievement AgreementAgreement requiring the Borrower to provide a letter of credit, cash, or guaranty as additional collateral to support the Mortgage Loan amount and specifying the terms for releasing the collateral. or other Collateral AgreementCollateral AgreementAgreement under which collateral (other than the Property) may be pledged, transferred, or otherwise provided to secure the Borrower’s obligations under a Mortgage Loan. are satisfied; or
  • the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. pays all amounts due and payable under the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , including any required Prepayment PremiumPrepayment PremiumFor a Mortgage Loan prepayment, amount the Borrower must pay in addition to the prepaid principal and accrued interest per the Loan Documents. , and Fannie Mae releases the LienLienLien, mortgage, bond interest, pledge, security interest, charge, or encumbrance of any kind. of the Security InstrumentSecurity InstrumentInstrument creating a lien or encumbrance on 1 or more Properties and securing the obligations under the Loan Documents. . 

3.  Draws Occasioned by Borrower Request

If the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. receives a request from the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. to draw on the Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. and have the proceeds applied as a partial prepayment against the UPBUPBUnpaid Principal Balance , and the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. allow partial prepayments, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must immediately forward the request, along with an analysis and recommendation, including an estimate of the applicable Prepayment PremiumPrepayment PremiumFor a Mortgage Loan prepayment, amount the Borrower must pay in addition to the prepaid principal and accrued interest per the Loan Documents. , to Fannie Mae.  If the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. do not allow partial prepayments, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must deny the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. request.

Fannie Mae will assess the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. request and determine if the proposed use of the Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. proceeds or other collateral would be in the best interest of Fannie Mae and/or the InvestorInvestorMBS Investor for an MBS Mortgage Loan, or Fannie Mae for a Cash Mortgage Loan. in any Securitized Mortgage LoanSecuritized Mortgage LoanMortgage Loan backing an MBS, PFP MBS, or REMIC. .  Any decision to apply Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. proceeds or apply other collateral to a partial prepayment will be made by Fannie Mae in its sole discretion.  Fannie Mae will notify the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. of its determination and will provide appropriate follow-up instructions.

4.  No Interest on Proceeds Held by Fannie Mae

Fannie Mae will not pay interest on the cash proceeds it holds resulting from a draw on a Letter of CreditLetter of CreditLetter of Credit approved by Fannie Mae per Part I, Chapter 2: Mortgage Loan, Section 204: Letters of Credit. .

408.02D

Releasing Additional Escrows for Principal and Interest, Taxes and Insurance, and Replacement Reserves

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, if no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under any of the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. (including Forbearance), the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. is delegated the authority to waive any Loan DocumentLoan DocumentAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. requirement prohibiting the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. from immediately approving a partial or final disbursement request of Additional Escrows for P&IP&IPrincipal and interest , T&IT&ITaxes or assessments that may become a Lien on the Property and insurance premiums. , and Replacement ReservesReplacement ReservesCustodial Account funded during the Mortgage Loan term for major maintenance and replacing capital items per the Loan Documents. required by:

  • Form 6268 – Modifications to Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement (Additional Reserve Escrows);
  • Form 6640 – Amendment to Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement (Additional P&I Escrow Agreement); or
  • Form 6641 – Additional P&I Escrow Agreement (4000 series Loan Documents).

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. is delegated the authority to: 

  • determine whether the waiver requires a Loan DocumentLoan DocumentAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. amendment; and
  • document any amendment in any form the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. determines to be legally enforceable.

ServicersServicersPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must document all disbursement requests, including any supporting documentation and analysis, in the Servicing FileServicing FileYour file for each Mortgage Loan serviced. .

408.03

Completion/Repairs

408.03A

General

The Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. for administering Completion/RepairsCompletion/RepairsImmediate Repairs identified by the Property Condition Assessment and required by the Lender to be included in the Completion/Repair Schedule or Completion/Repair Agreement (or a Certificate of Borrower, if applicable). are:

  • for 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. documented with the 6000 series Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , the Multifamily Loan AgreementMultifamily Loan AgreementAgreement evidencing Mortgage Loan terms using Form 6001 series Loan Documents, or another Fannie Mae-approved form. , plus the:
    • Completion/Repair ScheduleCompletion/Repair ScheduleThe Required Repair Schedule to the Multifamily Loan Agreement (Form 6001 series) and the applicable parts of the Multifamily Loan Agreement (or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae) that evidence the: Borrower’s agreement to perform Completion/Repairs and other identified capital…;
    • Multifamily Loan AgreementMultifamily Loan AgreementAgreement evidencing Mortgage Loan terms using Form 6001 series Loan Documents, or another Fannie Mae-approved form. and Modifications to Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement (Rehabilitation Reserve - Moderate Rehabilitation/Substantial Rehabilitation); or
    • another approved Modifications to Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement; and
  • For 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. documented with the 4000 series Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , the Completion/Repair AgreementCompletion/Repair AgreementThe 4000 series Completion/Repair Security Agreement (Form 4505), or other agreement approved by Fannie Mae, that evidences the:  Borrower’s agreement to perform Completion/Repairs and other identified capital improvements; terms for funding the repairs, maintenance, or capital items; and ….

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must administer the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan.  to ensure the timely implementation of all Completion/RepairsCompletion/RepairsImmediate Repairs identified by the Property Condition Assessment and required by the Lender to be included in the Completion/Repair Schedule or Completion/Repair Agreement (or a Certificate of Borrower, if applicable). .  Once the Completion/RepairsCompletion/RepairsImmediate Repairs identified by the Property Condition Assessment and required by the Lender to be included in the Completion/Repair Schedule or Completion/Repair Agreement (or a Certificate of Borrower, if applicable). are completed and comply with the GuideGuideMultifamily Selling and Servicing Guide controlling all Lender and Servicer requirements unless a Lender Contract specifies otherwise. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must enter the final completion dates and close out the work items 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. in the Completion/RepairCompletion/RepairImmediate Repairs identified by the Property Condition Assessment and required by the Lender to be included in the Completion/Repair Schedule or Completion/Repair Agreement (or a Certificate of Borrower, if applicable). module in the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. .  Additional information may be required for any 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. assigned to Loss Mitigation.  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. does not have work items in the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. , no further action in the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. is required. 

408.03B

Extensions for Completion/Repairs

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. is delegated the authority to extend the time limits for making Completion/RepairsCompletion/RepairsImmediate Repairs identified by the Property Condition Assessment and required by the Lender to be included in the Completion/Repair Schedule or Completion/Repair Agreement (or a Certificate of Borrower, if applicable). if:

  • the Completion/RepairsCompletion/RepairsImmediate Repairs identified by the Property Condition Assessment and required by the Lender to be included in the Completion/Repair Schedule or Completion/Repair Agreement (or a Certificate of Borrower, if applicable). subject to the extension request do not involve life safety issues; and
  • 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. does not have a Fannie Mae risk rating of Substandard or Doubtful.

Notwithstanding the above, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. is delegated the authority to grant a one-time extension of 30 days for a life safety issue if the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. is diligently pursuing completion of the related Completion/RepairCompletion/RepairImmediate Repairs identified by the Property Condition Assessment and required by the Lender to be included in the Completion/Repair Schedule or Completion/Repair Agreement (or a Certificate of Borrower, if applicable). .

The duration of any permitted non-life safety extension may not exceed:

  • 1 year past the original completion date specified in the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan.  for that Completion/RepairCompletion/RepairImmediate Repairs identified by the Property Condition Assessment and required by the Lender to be included in the Completion/Repair Schedule or Completion/Repair Agreement (or a Certificate of Borrower, if applicable). , for 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. without loss sharing; and
  • 2 years past the original completion date specified in the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan.  for that Completion/RepairCompletion/RepairImmediate Repairs identified by the Property Condition Assessment and required by the Lender to be included in the Completion/Repair Schedule or Completion/Repair Agreement (or a Certificate of Borrower, if applicable). , for any 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. with loss sharing.

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. must submit a Non-Monetary Default Borrower Request in the MAMPMAMPMultifamily Asset Management Portal used to submit Property inspections, operating statements, requested modifications, asset management reports, and data corrections for loan or property attributes. if the required Completion/RepairsCompletion/RepairsImmediate Repairs identified by the Property Condition Assessment and required by the Lender to be included in the Completion/Repair Schedule or Completion/Repair Agreement (or a Certificate of Borrower, if applicable). are not completed with this timeframe.

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. is delegated the authority to grant a one-time extension of up to 90 days past the original completion date for any Completion/RepairsCompletion/RepairsImmediate Repairs identified by the Property Condition Assessment and required by the Lender to be included in the Completion/Repair Schedule or Completion/Repair Agreement (or a Certificate of Borrower, if applicable). that are Efficiency MeasuresEfficiency MeasuresEnergy- and water-efficiency measures that the Borrower agrees to implement per the Multifamily Loan Agreement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage Loan, and which project a reduction in the Property's annual energy or water consumption. which the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. agreed to implement to qualify as a Green Rewards Mortgage LoanGreen Rewards Mortgage LoanMortgage Loan secured by a Property where the Borrower agrees to undertake 1 or more Energy- and Water-Efficiency Measures that comply with Part III, Chapter 4: Green Mortgage Loans, Section 403: Green Rewards Mortgage Loans. .  The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. is not delegated the authority to extend the time limit beyond 90 days.

The ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. is delegated the authority to:

  • determine whether the extension requires an amendment to the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll executed Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. ; and
  • document a required amendment in any form the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. determines to be legally enforceable. 
408.03C

Completion/Repair Loan Document Amendments