Inspections
1. Use of Third Party
The ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). may inspect the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential property securing the Mortgage Loan and including the land (or Leasehold interest in land), Improvements, and personal property (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code). , or have a qualified independent third party inspect the PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential property securing the Mortgage Loan and including the land (or Leasehold interest in land), Improvements, and personal property (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code). , to confirm that 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). covered by the requisition have been satisfactorily completed. The ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). is responsible for monitoring the third-party’s performance.
2. When Periodic Inspections Are Required
Periodic inspections must be performed as the work progresses 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). :
- exceed in the aggregate the lesser of:
- $500,000, or 20% of the UPBUPBUnpaid Principal Balance 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; or
- $250,000, or 10% of the UPBUPBUnpaid Principal Balance 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. without loss sharing; and
- are likely to require more than 6 months to complete.
Inspections must occur at least every 6 months, or more frequently at the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). ’s discretion.
3. When a Final Inspection Is Required
An inspection must be performed to ensure that 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). have been satisfactorily completed before approving and disbursing the final requisition when 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). exceed the lesser of:
- $500,000, or 20% of the UPBUPBUnpaid Principal Balance 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; or
- $250,000, or 10% of the UPBUPBUnpaid Principal Balance 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. without loss sharing.
4. Confirming Completion/Repairs if Inspection Is Not Required
Even if an inspection is not required by this Section, the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. must provide evidence to the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). that 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). covered by the requisition have been satisfactorily completed. If not inspected sooner, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must confirm the satisfactory completion of 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). during the next regularly scheduled PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential property securing the Mortgage Loan and including the land (or Leasehold interest in land), Improvements, and personal property (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code). inspection.
5. Documenting the Servicing File
In all instances, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must document in its Servicing FileServicing FileFile for each Mortgage Loan serviced by the Lender. whether all work was satisfactorily completed.