Contents
CHAPTER 9 – PRODUCT MATRIX
Conventional Conforming Loans……… 2
Secondary Market Arms…... 4
HARP (Fannie DU Refi Plus & Freddie Open Access) …... 5
Rural Housing……… 5
VA Programs………. 5
Jumbo Programs……… 5
My Community Mortgage™ Programs……… 6
Home Possible® Programs………..
7
Chapter 9 – Product Matrix
CONVENTIONAL CONFORMING LOANS
Excludes HARP loans, manufactured, My Community and Home Possible
FANNIE MAE10 - 30 YEAR FIXED, Approve/Eligible (DU)
FREDDIE MAC
10 – 30 YEAR FIXED, Accept (LP)
LOAN LIMITS
$417,000 - 1 unit $533,850 - 2 units $645,300 - 3 units $801,950 - 4 units $417,000 - 1 unit $533,850 - 2 units $645,300 - 3 units $801,950 - 4 unitsPRIMARY RESIDENCE
97% PURCHASE & LIMITED CASH OUT (DU) NO CASH OUT (LP) (Restrictions apply)1 UNIT Owner occupied only
95.01-97% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV
Effective with DU version 9.2 12/13/14
• At least 1 borrower must be a 1st-time buyer
• Refi of existing Fannie Mae loans only
• Loan must be fixed-rate only
• No minimum borrower contribution required
• NO MANUFACTURED HOMES
• No income limits
• Must be approve/eligible in DO/DU
HOME POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE
Available on loans with a closing date on or after March 23, 2015
97%LTV/105%CLTV (105% CLTV if Affordable 2nd
LP will be updated in near future
• Fixed-rate only
• 1 UNIT Owner occupied only
• NO MANUFACTURED HOMES
• Income must not exceed 100% of area median income limits
• Homeownership education required if all borrowers are first time home buyers
PURCHASE &
LIMITED CASH OUT (DU) NO CASH OUT (LP) 1 UNIT 95% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV 2 UNIT 85% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV 3-4 UNIT 75% CLTV / HCLTV 1 UNIT 95% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV 2-4 UNIT 80% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV
Decrease LTV by 5% if secondary financing
CASH OUT REFINANCE
1 UNIT 80% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV 2-4 UNITS 75% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV 1 UNIT 80% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV 2-4 UNITS 75% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV
Decrease LTV by 5% if secondary financing
SECOND HOME
**1 UNIT ONLY**
PURCHASE &LIMITED/NO CASH OUT 90% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV 1 UNIT ONLY
85% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV 1 UNIT ONLY Decrease LTV by 5% if secondary financing CASH OUT REFINANCE 75% LTV / 75% CLTV / HCLTV 1 UNIT ONLY 75% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV 1 UNIT ONLY
Decrease LTV by 5% if secondary financing
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
PURCHASE Minimum FICO 720
1 UNIT PURCHASE 85%LTV/85% CLTV / HCLTV 2-4 UNIT PURCHASE 75% LTV/75% CLTV / HCLTV 1 UNIT PURCHASE 85%LTV/CLTV/HCLTV 2 UNIT 75% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV
Decrease LTV by 5% if secondary financing LIMITED/NO CASH-OUT &
NO-CASH OUT
1-4 UNIT
75%LTV/ 75% CLTV / HCLTV
1-4 UNIT
75%LTV/CLTV/HCLTV
Decrease LTV by 5% if secondary financing
CASH OUT REFINANCE
1 UNIT 75% LTV / 75% CLTV / HCLTV 2-4 UNITS 70% LTV / 70% CLTV 2-4 units 1 UNIT 75% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV 2-4 UNITS 70% LTV/CLTV/HCLTV
*Decrease LTV by 5% if secondary financing
ALL LOANS
CONDOS, PUDS Note: FL condos – Please refer to Geographic Specific condo project consideration
@fanniemae.com
Must meet Specific Condo Project
Consideration guidelines Must meet FHLMC project guidelines
STANDARD MORTGAGE INSURANCE COVERAGE >20 yrs ≤20 yrs >95.01-97% 35% >90.00≤95% 30% 25% >85.00≤90% 25% 12% >80.00≤85% 12% 6% >20 yrs ≤≤≤≤20 yrs >95 35% >90.00≤95% 30% 25% >85.00≤90% 25% 12% >80.00≤85% 12% 6% ELIGIBLE BORROWERS U.S. Citizens
Permanent Resident Aliens Non-Permanent Resident Aliens
U.S. Citizens
LOAN LEVEL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS (LLPA) CUMULATIVE
ALL PRODUCTS
See Chapter 11 of the online manual See Chapter 11 of the online manual
PURCHASE ESSENTIALS
MINIMUM BORROWER CONTRIBUTION
0% of the sales price 1 unit primary residence 5% of the sales price 2 unit primary residence and 2nd homes
LTV < 80% = 0% LTV > 80:
5% of the sales price (1 unit primary residence) 5% of the sales price (2 unit primary residence and 2nd homes)
INTERESTED PARTY/SELLER CONTRIBUTION
Can cover closing costs and/or prepaid subject to Fannie LImits
Secondary Market ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage) Loans
5/1 CONFORMING ARM FREDDIE MAC (LP) ONLY 1 YR TREASURY INDEX 2/2/5
LOAN LIMITS
$417,000 - 1 unit $533,850 - 2 units $645,300 - 3 units $801,950 - 4 units PURCHASE &LIMITED / NO CASH OUT
95% LTV / 95% CLTV 1 unit 80% LTV / 80% CLTV 2-4 units
Decrease LTV by 5% with Secondary Financing CASH OUT REFINANCE
80% LTV / 80% CLTV 1 unit 75% LTV / 75% CLTV 2-4 units
Decrease LTV by 5% with Secondary Financing PURCHASE &
LIMITED / NO CASH OUT
85% LTV / 85% CLTV
Decrease LTV 5% with Secondary Financing
1 UNIT ONLY
CASH OUT REFINANCE 75% LTV / 75% CLTV Decrease LTV 5% with Sec. Fin. 1 UNIT ONLY PURCHASE &
LIMITED CASH OUT
85%LTV/ 85% CLTV 1Unit PURCHASE FICO 720 75% LTV/75% CLTV 1 Unit - No Cash Out 75%LTV/75% CLTV 2-4 units
Decrease LTV 5% with Secondary Financing CASH OUT REFINANCE
75% LTV / 75% CLTV 1 unit 70% LTV / 70% CLTV 2-4 units
Decrease LTV 5% with Secondary Financing CONDOS, PUDS
Note: FL condos – Please refer to
Geographic Specific condo project consideration @fanniemae.com
Must meet FHLMC guidelines
MANUFACTURED HOMES Only 7/1 and 10/1 ARMS allowed
STANDARD MORTGAGE INSURANCE COVERAGE >90.00≤95% 30% >85.00≤90% 25% >80.00≤85% 12% ELIGIBLE BORROWERS U.S. Citizens
Permanent Resident Aliens Non-Permanent Resident Aliens
LOAN LEVEL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS (LLPA) CUMULATIVE
ALL PRODUCTS
See Chapter 11 of the online manual
MINIMUM BORROWER CONTRIBUTION
0% of the sales price
INTERESTED PARTY/SELLER
HARP (Fannie DU Refi Plus and Freddie Open Access)
**If Mortgage Insurance is required Merchants Bank will only provide final approval for the
following MI companies:
MGIC
United Guaranty
Genworth
Arch MI
**We will modify the MI cert if the current MI provider is one of the four companies
listed above. The borrower will need to qualify for standard mortgage insurance if the
current MI cert is from a company other than what is shown above.
Rural Housing
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1 unit primary residence
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30 year fixed rate loan purchase
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GUS or manual
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Must meet RD income limits and property eligibility
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Minimum FICO 640 if manually underwritten
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Purchases 102% (appraised value can be exceeded by the 2% guarantee fee)
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Only non-streamline refinances unless Merchants Bank is the current servicer
VA Programs
***Product Not Available at this time***
Jumbo Fixed-Rate
MY COMMUNITY MORTGAGE
TM
PROGRAMS
Fully amortizing fixed-rate mortgage with terms to 30 years
FANNIE MAELOAN LIMITS
$417,000 – 1 unit $533,850 – 2 units $645,300 – 3 units $801,950 – 4 unitsPRIMARY RESIDENCE ONLY
PURCHASE & LIMITED CASH OUT REFINANCE*
95.01-97% LTV / 97% CLTV Purchase & Limited Cash Out (105% CLTV for Fixed-Rate Mortgage with Community 2nds) 1st-time home buyers only > 95%
*Loans with >95% LTV not eligible for Limited Cash-out Refinance
95% LTV/ 95% Purchase & Limited Cash Out -- 2 units Minimum FICO 620
90% LTV / 90% CLTV Purchase & Limited Cash Out -- 3-4 Units Minimum FICO 720
CASH OUT REFINANCE NOT PERMITTED
SECOND HOME & INVESTMENT PROPERTY
NOT PERMITTED
ALL LOANS
CONDOS, PUDS
Must meet FNMA guidelines
Purchase & Limited Cash-out refinances 1-unit condo & PUD Purchase & Limited Cash-out refinances 2-4 units NO CONDOs allowed MORTGAGE INSURANCE COVERAGE > 80% < 85% = 6% > 85% < 90% = 12% > 90% < 95% = 16% >95.01-97% = 18%
BORROWERS OCCUPANCY Required
LOAN LEVEL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS (LLPA)
See Chapter 11 of the online manual
QUALIFYING RATIOS
Determined by DU; if Manual UW, Max DTI: See Eligibility Matrix and
reserve requirements @fanniemae.com
CASH RESERVES
Determined by DU. Or, if Manual UW:
2 months PITIA for 1 unit primary residence MINIMUM FICO 680
2 months PITIA for 2-4 units MINIMUM FICO 720 See Eligibility Matrix for additional reserve requirements at fanniemae.com
MINIMUM BORROWER
CONTRIBUTION 0% 1 unit 3% 2-4 UNIT
HOMEBUYER EDUCATION Required for 1st Time Homebuyers
EARLY DELINQUENCY
COUNSELING REQUIRED
Income Limits: Total income cannot exceed 100% of the area HUD median income except in certain areas as outlined in product description.
HOME POSSIBLE
®
PROGRAMS
HOME POSSIBLE FREDDIE MAC
HOME POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE FREDDIE MAC
LOAN LIMITS
$417,000 – 1 - 4 units Primary Residence $417,000 – 1 UNITPRIMARY RESIDENCE ONLY
PURCHASE & NO CASH OUT REFINANCE
>95% LTV/CLTV 1 Unit (105% CLTV is Affordable 2nd) 97% Home Possible Advantage only: See page 1 for 97% info
NO Manufactured homes _________________________________________________________________________________________ 95% LTV/CLTV 1 Unit 95% LV/CLTV 2 Unit FICO 620 90% LTV/90% CLTV 3-4 Units FICO 720 95% LTV/95% CLTV Manufactured 97% LTV/105%CLTV if 2nd is a “affordable 2nd mortgage product”
CASH OUT REFINANCE NOT PERMITTED NOT PERMITTED
SECOND HOME & INVESTMENT PROPERTY
NOT PERMITTED NOT PERMITTED NOT PERMITTED
ALL LOANS
CONDOS, PUDS 95% LTV/CTLTV Purchase & No Cash Out - 1 Unit 97%/105% LTV/CLTV if 2
nd
is a “affordable 2nd mortgage product”
MORTGAGE INSURANCE COVERAGE
>80%≤85% = 6% Manufactured Homes Only >85%≤90% = 12% ≤20 Year >20≤30 Year >90%≤95% = 16% >80%≤85% = 12% =17% >95-97% = 18% >85%≤90% = 25% =30% >90% <95%= 30% =35% >80%≤85% = 6% >85%≤90% = 12% >90%≤95% = 16% >95-97% = 18% BORROWERS
OCCUPANCY Required Required
LOAN LEVEL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS (LLPA) LLPA'S are cumulative
See Chapter 11 of the online manual See Chapter 11 of the online manual
QUALIFYING RATIOS Determined by LP or if Manual UW, Max DTI 45% Determined by LP or if Manual UW,
Max DTI 43%
CASH RESERVES
Determined by LP, Or, if manual UW:
No Reserves for 1 Unit primary residence LTV <80%, LTV >80% requires 2 months PITIA, Minimum Fico 680
2 months Reserve Required for 2-4 units (cannot be gift funds) Minimum Fico 720.
NONE
MINIMUM BORROWER CONTRIBUTION
None for 1 Unit 3% for 2-4 Units 5% for Manufactured
NONE HOMEBUYER
EDUCATION REQUIRED FOR 1
ST-TIME HOMEBUYERS REQUIRED FOR 1ST-TIME
HOMEBUYERS EARLY DELINQUENCY
COUNSELING REQUIRED
REQUIRED
LANDLORD COUNSELING REQUIRED for 2-4 Units, purchase transactions N/A - 2-4 FAMILY NOT ALLOWED
Income Limits: Total income cannot exceed 100% of the area HUD median income except in certain areas as outlined in product description.
Automated Underwriting: Automated underwriting through LP is allowed for Accept/Accept recommendations.
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURED HOME LOANS Fannie Mae MANUFACTURED HOME LOANS Freddie MacLOAN LIMITS
Conforming loan limits Conforming loan limitsPRIMARY RESIDENCE
PURCHASE & LIMITED CASH OUT/NO CASH OUT
1 UNIT ONLY! 95 % LTV/ 95% CLTV - 30 Years 1 UNIT ONLY! 95 % LTV/ 95% CLTV - 30 Years Decrease LTV by 5% if secondary financing CASH OUT REFINANCE 1 UNIT ONLY! 65% LTV ≤ 20 years 1 UNIT ONLY! 65% LTV ≤ 20 years Decrease LTV by 5% if secondary financing Minimum Borrower Investment
0% borrower’s own funds if
primary residence 5% from borrower’s own funds
SECOND HOME
PURCHASE & LIMITED CASH OUT
1 UNIT ONLY! 90 % LTV/ 90% CLTV 5% from borrower’s own funds
1 UNIT ONLY!
85 % LTV/ 85% CLTV - 30 years
Decrease CLTV by 5% if secondary financing
CASH OUT REFINANCE NOT PERMITTED NOT PERMITTED
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
PURCHASE & LIMITED/NO CASH OUTNOT PERMITTED NOT PERMITTED
CASH OUT
REFINANCE NOT PERMITTED NOT PERMITTED
ALL LOANS
CONDOS, PUDS Must meet Fannie Guidelines Must meet Freddie Guidelines LOAN LEVEL PRICE
ADJUSTMENTS (LLPA)
See Chapter 11 of the online manual
See Chapter 11 of the online manual
MAXIMUM DTI RATIO RESERVE REQUIREMENTS Determined by DU Determined by LP
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAdditional legal description, lien perfection and title insurance requirements. See manual for details.
Additional legal description, lien perfection and title insurance requirements. See manual for details.
APPRAISALS 1004C appraisal 1004C appraisal
MISCELLANEOUS