Section 703
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When a BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note. indicates to the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). that it is no longer willing or able to continue to make its debt service or other payment obligations as required by the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the debt obligation executed for a Mortgage Loan and approved by Fannie Mae. or to perform acts that are required by the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the debt obligation executed for a Mortgage Loan and approved by Fannie Mae. , the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must notify its Fannie Mae RepresentativeFannie Mae RepresentativeFannie Mae personnel who assist you with various business matters (e.g., Fannie Mae Deal Team, pricing, delivery, servicing, asset management, etc.). immediately. The ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). and Fannie Mae will determine whether such future non-performance is inevitable and whether to treat such a potential breach as immediate and, if repudiatory, to seek immediate relief.
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The Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the debt obligation executed for a Mortgage Loan and approved by Fannie Mae. will provide acts of the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note. that are required to be performed, the failure of which may be designated as an event of default. There may be grace periods for curing such a default. The ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must provide written notice of the default to Fannie Mae and to the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note. as required in the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the debt obligation executed for a Mortgage Loan and approved by Fannie Mae. . The ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must diligently pursue the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note.’s cure thereof within the time permitted. If the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note. fails to cure the default within the time provided in the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the debt obligation executed for a Mortgage Loan and approved by Fannie Mae. to effect such a cure, a Performance DefaultPerformance DefaultFailure of a Borrower to perform any promise or covenant within any applicable grace periods under the related Mortgage Loan other than a failure that constitutes a Payment Default. has occurred. Depending on the severity of the Performance DefaultPerformance DefaultFailure of a Borrower to perform any promise or covenant within any applicable grace periods under the related Mortgage Loan other than a failure that constitutes a Payment Default. , Fannie Mae may permit the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). to monitor the default per Part V, Chapter 7: Non-Performing Mortgage Loans, Section 703.02C: Lender Tenders for Minor or Immaterial Defaults.
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Often, the LenderLenderPerson approved by Fannie Mae to sell or service Mortgage Loans. , ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). , or Fannie Mae become aware of a Performance DefaultPerformance DefaultFailure of a Borrower to perform any promise or covenant within any applicable grace periods under the related Mortgage Loan other than a failure that constitutes a Payment Default. through receipt of a complaint, petition, or similar legal document in connection with a lawsuit. While the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). has the duty to provide notices of default to the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note., neither the LenderLenderPerson approved by Fannie Mae to sell or service Mortgage Loans. nor the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). is authorized to accept service of process on behalf of Fannie Mae. Fannie Mae's Legal Department in Washington, DC must accept service of process for Fannie Mae related to 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. or 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). .
1. Primary Risk Mortgage Loans
In some instances, for minor or relatively immaterial defaults (like materialmen and mechanics' liens) on 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 will elect to tender the Performance DefaultPerformance DefaultFailure of a Borrower to perform any promise or covenant within any applicable grace periods under the related Mortgage Loan other than a failure that constitutes a Payment Default. to the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). to monitor, engage legal counsel as necessary, and otherwise protect Fannie Mae's security interest in 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). . These "Lender Tenders" will be monitored and special serviced by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). using its customary standard of care for similar Performance DefaultsPerformance DefaultsFailure of a Borrower to perform any promise or covenant within any applicable grace periods under the related Mortgage Loan other than a failure that constitutes a Payment Default. in its own portfolio.
2. Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans
For Secondary Risk Mortgage LoansSecondary Risk Mortgage LoansMortgage Loan where the Lender bears all losses until the Lender’s recourse obligations are exhausted. , all of the monitoring and special servicing activities for minor or relatively immaterial defaults will be performed by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). .
3. Lender Tenders Not Subject to Requirements of this Chapter
Lender Tenders are not subject to the terms of this Chapter.
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Payments under the NoteNoteCurrent instrument evidencing a Mortgage Loan obligation, including Form 6010 (series), any other note approved by Fannie Mae, and all applicable addenda, schedules, and exhibits. evidencing 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. are due on the first day of the month or such other date as may be specified in the NoteNoteCurrent instrument evidencing a Mortgage Loan obligation, including Form 6010 (series), any other note approved by Fannie Mae, and all applicable addenda, schedules, and exhibits. . Typically, there is no grace period for making payments and payments made after the scheduled due date are past due even if late charges do not attach until some days later. If the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note. fails to pay monies when due, whether the obligation arises under the NoteNoteCurrent instrument evidencing a Mortgage Loan obligation, including Form 6010 (series), any other note approved by Fannie Mae, and all applicable addenda, schedules, and exhibits. or other Loan DocumentLoan DocumentAll documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the debt obligation executed for a Mortgage Loan and approved by Fannie Mae. , a Monetary or Payment DefaultPayment DefaultFailure of a Borrower to pay when due and in full any payment required for the Mortgage Loan, including, but not limited to, principal, interest, late charges, default interest, fees, prepayment premium, escrows, or other collateral accounts for taxes, insurance premiums, and assessments, other… has occurred.
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The Date of DefaultDate of DefaultDate of the initial Payment Default or Performance Default, per Part V, Chapter 7: Non-Performing Mortgage Loans, Section 703: Mortgage Loan Defaults. is the date of the initial Payment DefaultPayment DefaultFailure of a Borrower to pay when due and in full any payment required for the Mortgage Loan, including, but not limited to, principal, interest, late charges, default interest, fees, prepayment premium, escrows, or other collateral accounts for taxes, insurance premiums, and assessments, other… or Performance DefaultPerformance DefaultFailure of a Borrower to perform any promise or covenant within any applicable grace periods under the related Mortgage Loan other than a failure that constitutes a Payment Default. .
After the Date of DefaultDate of DefaultDate of the initial Payment Default or Performance Default, per Part V, Chapter 7: Non-Performing Mortgage Loans, Section 703: Mortgage Loan Defaults. and until the default is cured, 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. is considered a "Non-Performing Mortgage LoanNon-Performing Mortgage LoanMortgage Loan that is subject to an uncured default. ."
For purposes of computing the time period for initiating the Dual Track Approach and electing a Course of ActionCourse of ActionFor Non-Performing Mortgage Loans, loss mitigation activities per Part V: Servicing and Asset Management, Chapter 7. as described in this Chapter, partial payments made by the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note. for monies due under the NoteNoteCurrent instrument evidencing a Mortgage Loan obligation, including Form 6010 (series), any other note approved by Fannie Mae, and all applicable addenda, schedules, and exhibits. or other Loan DocumentLoan DocumentAll documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the debt obligation executed for a Mortgage Loan and approved by Fannie Mae. does not advance forward the Date of DefaultDate of DefaultDate of the initial Payment Default or Performance Default, per Part V, Chapter 7: Non-Performing Mortgage Loans, Section 703: Mortgage Loan Defaults. . The last paid installment ("LPILPIDue date of the last payment received. ") is the accounting term for indicating the due date of the last payment received. Partial payments may be received over time that advance the LPILPIDue date of the last payment received. date, but the Date of DefaultDate of DefaultDate of the initial Payment Default or Performance Default, per Part V, Chapter 7: Non-Performing Mortgage Loans, Section 703: Mortgage Loan Defaults. of the initial Payment DefaultPayment DefaultFailure of a Borrower to pay when due and in full any payment required for the Mortgage Loan, including, but not limited to, principal, interest, late charges, default interest, fees, prepayment premium, escrows, or other collateral accounts for taxes, insurance premiums, and assessments, other… or Performance DefaultPerformance DefaultFailure of a Borrower to perform any promise or covenant within any applicable grace periods under the related Mortgage Loan other than a failure that constitutes a Payment Default. will not change.
Per Part V, Chapter 7: Non-Performing Mortgage Loans, Section 704.02: Partial Payments; Late Payments, before the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). is permitted to apply any partial payment to advance the LPILPIDue date of the last payment received. date, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must first obtain direction from Fannie Mae Special Asset ManagementSpecial Asset ManagementTeam that performs the work of the Special Servicer for Fannie Mae that can be contacted at [email protected] . Fannie Mae may, at its option, require the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). to hold all such partial payments in suspense and not advance the LPILPIDue date of the last payment received. date until the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note. has paid all amounts necessary to cure all Payment DefaultsPayment DefaultsFailure of a Borrower to pay when due and in full any payment required for the Mortgage Loan, including, but not limited to, principal, interest, late charges, default interest, fees, prepayment premium, escrows, or other collateral accounts for taxes, insurance premiums, and assessments, other….
The imposition of late charges and default interest must be made in accordance with the amounts and at such time as specified in the NoteNoteCurrent instrument evidencing a Mortgage Loan obligation, including Form 6010 (series), any other note approved by Fannie Mae, and all applicable addenda, schedules, and exhibits. or other Loan DocumentLoan DocumentAll documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the debt obligation executed for a Mortgage Loan and approved by Fannie Mae. .
1. Late Charges
Unless otherwise provided in the Lender ContractLender ContractProgram Documents per the Mortgage Selling and Servicing Agreement. , all late charges are wholly retained by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). . Any decision to waive the collection of late charges payable to the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). rests with the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). .
2. Default Interest
Unless the Lender’s ContractLender’s ContractProgram Documents per the Mortgage Selling and Servicing Agreement. specifies otherwise, so long as the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). is making Delinquency AdvancesDelinquency AdvancesFor Primary Risk Mortgage Loans and Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans, an amount advanced by a primary servicer in respect of regularly scheduled monthly interest or principal due on 1 or more Mortgage Loans, to the extent required under its Lender Contract. For Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans only, in…, the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). is entitled to retain that portion 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. interest rate charged to the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note. that is attributable to the default and intended to be added to the stated 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. interest rate. If the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). is not making Delinquency AdvancesDelinquency AdvancesFor Primary Risk Mortgage Loans and Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans, an amount advanced by a primary servicer in respect of regularly scheduled monthly interest or principal due on 1 or more Mortgage Loans, to the extent required under its Lender Contract. For Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans only, in…, no amount of the default interest component may be retained by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). . Without regard to whether the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). is making Delinquency AdvancesDelinquency AdvancesFor Primary Risk Mortgage Loans and Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans, an amount advanced by a primary servicer in respect of regularly scheduled monthly interest or principal due on 1 or more Mortgage Loans, to the extent required under its Lender Contract. For Secondary Risk Mortgage Loans only, in…, Fannie Mae is always entitled to the interest that accrues at the stated 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. interest rate.
Late charges and default interest may not be deducted by the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). from the Borrower'sBorrower'sPerson who is the obligor under the Note. P&IP&IPrincipal and interest payments, T&IT&ITaxes or assessments that may become a Lien on the Property and insurance premiums. deposits, or 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. deposits.
The enforceability of late charges and default interest may depend on the law in 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). jurisdiction. The ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g., the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). must determine, based on the facts and circumstances of any transaction and their legal counsel's advice, whether any such charges are enforceable in 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). jurisdiction prior to making demand.