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This Chapter sets forth the policies, procedures and standards for servicing Non-Performing Mortgage LoansNon-Performing Mortgage LoansMortgage Loan that is subject to an uncured default. through the default resolution process. The provisions of this Chapter apply, unless otherwise noted, to both Secondary Risk Mortgage LoansSecondary Risk Mortgage LoansMortgage Loan where the Lender bears all losses until the Lender’s recourse obligations are exhausted. and Primary Risk Mortgage LoansPrimary Risk Mortgage LoansMortgage Loan where Fannie Mae bears all losses or where the Lender and Fannie Mae share losses. .
Fannie Mae requires that, at a minimum, each ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). offer the same standard of care to its Fannie Mae portfolio as it would its own portfolio. Subject to this Chapter, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must aggressively pursue collection of all amounts due from BorrowersBorrowersPerson who is the obligor per the Note. under the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the debt obligation executed for a Mortgage Loan and approved by Fannie Mae. to minimize losses. To that end, this Chapter sets forth the roles, duties and responsibilities of the various groups within Fannie Mae, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). , and, if applicable, the Special ServicerSpecial ServicerServicer (which may be Fannie Mae, the Servicer, or a third-party special servicer contracted by Fannie Mae) responsible for implementing the loss mitigation actions for a Non-Performing Mortgage Loan. charged with resolving delinquencies and defaults in the most efficient and expeditious manner.
The party performing the loss mitigation actions, as outlined in this Chapter 7, is referred to as the "Special ServicerSpecial ServicerServicer (which may be Fannie Mae, the Servicer, or a third-party special servicer contracted by Fannie Mae) responsible for implementing the loss mitigation actions for a Non-Performing Mortgage Loan. ". The Special ServicerSpecial ServicerServicer (which may be Fannie Mae, the Servicer, or a third-party special servicer contracted by Fannie Mae) responsible for implementing the loss mitigation actions for a Non-Performing Mortgage Loan. will either be the LenderLenderPerson approved by Fannie Mae to sell or service Mortgage Loans. , Fannie Mae, or a contract Special ServicerSpecial ServicerServicer (which may be Fannie Mae, the Servicer, or a third-party special servicer contracted by Fannie Mae) responsible for implementing the loss mitigation actions for a Non-Performing Mortgage Loan. for the LenderLenderPerson approved by Fannie Mae to sell or service Mortgage Loans. or Fannie Mae, as permitted by this GuideGuideMultifamily Selling and Servicing Guide and Delegated Underwriting and Servicing Guide, including any exhibits, appendices, or other referenced forms, as updated, amended, restated, modified, or supplemented; however, for any topic in the Multifamily Selling and Servicing Guide, that Guide shall…. In this Chapter, any reference to the respective rights or duties of the LenderLenderPerson approved by Fannie Mae to sell or service Mortgage Loans. or Fannie Mae, as the Special ServicerSpecial ServicerServicer (which may be Fannie Mae, the Servicer, or a third-party special servicer contracted by Fannie Mae) responsible for implementing the loss mitigation actions for a Non-Performing Mortgage Loan. , shall also apply to any approved contract Special ServicerSpecial ServicerServicer (which may be Fannie Mae, the Servicer, or a third-party special servicer contracted by Fannie Mae) responsible for implementing the loss mitigation actions for a Non-Performing Mortgage Loan. for the LenderLenderPerson approved by Fannie Mae to sell or service Mortgage Loans. or Fannie Mae; however, it is the Lender'sLender'sPerson approved by Fannie Mae to sell or service Mortgage Loans. responsibility to ensure that any actions taken in its behalf by a contract Special ServicerSpecial ServicerServicer (which may be Fannie Mae, the Servicer, or a third-party special servicer contracted by Fannie Mae) responsible for implementing the loss mitigation actions for a Non-Performing Mortgage Loan. fully comply with the requirements of this GuideGuideMultifamily Selling and Servicing Guide and Delegated Underwriting and Servicing Guide, including any exhibits, appendices, or other referenced forms, as updated, amended, restated, modified, or supplemented; however, for any topic in the Multifamily Selling and Servicing Guide, that Guide shall….
The requirements set forth in this Chapter represent only the minimum requirements that Fannie Mae expects from the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). . Unusual circumstances may require the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). to perform additional servicing duties as directed by Fannie Mae. Fannie Mae requires a high standard of delinquent 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. servicing. Failure to service in accordance with that standard may result in Fannie Mae's exercise of its remedies as set forth in the GuideGuideMultifamily Selling and Servicing Guide and Delegated Underwriting and Servicing Guide, including any exhibits, appendices, or other referenced forms, as updated, amended, restated, modified, or supplemented; however, for any topic in the Multifamily Selling and Servicing Guide, that Guide shall… and the Lender’s ContractLender’s ContractProgram Documents per the Multifamily Selling and Servicing Agreement. .
In the event of a conflict between this Chapter, the Lender’s Contract, the Transaction Documents, and the Loan Documents, the following is the order of priority regarding governing provisions: (1) Loan Documents, (2) Transaction Documents, (3) Lender’s Contract, and (4) this Chapter. To the extent not in contradiction with the Loan Documents, the Lender’s Contract or the Transaction Documents, the requirements of this Chapter must be satisfied. |